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Buying the AKG K701

post #1 of 9
12/5/11 at 6:17am
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Hey everyone, after been on the forum for about 2-3 weeks now, I've decided my next headphone is the AKG K701 to try out.  I was wondering if $270 from Amazon is a good price or should I just get one from the FS forum that's broken in.  Also, how much do they normally run for in the forum, I was unable to find any current prices, since all the K701 for sale in the forums were sold.

 

Thanks!

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post #2 of 9
12/5/11 at 6:25am

$200 give or take another $20

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post #3 of 9
12/5/11 at 6:39am

You could try the srh940 too, they are said to sound similar.

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post #4 of 9
12/5/11 at 6:48am
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Thanks, but I have my mind set on the K701 for now, only thing I might change to is the Q701, which is like $20 cheaper and reading some post, they say the bass and sound on the Q701 is better.  But I guess different people have different taste, so I don't know which to go for now.

 

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Originally Posted by extrabigmehdi View Post

You could try the srh940 too, they are said to sound similar.



 

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post #5 of 9
12/5/11 at 6:56am
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Originally Posted by atl5 View Post

Thanks, but I have my mind set on the K701 for now, only thing I might change to is the Q701, which is like $20 cheaper and reading some post, they say the bass and sound on the Q701 is better.  But I guess different people have different taste, so I don't know which to go for now.

I'd take the Q701.  The Q701  have a detachable cable, better value if cheaper.
Lot of people complain that the K701  are lacking bass, but the Q701  should sound similar.

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post #6 of 9
12/5/11 at 6:57am

Get the AKG K702s, they're cheaper from eBay, even cheaper from in the FS forum and they have the upgradable cable and depending on your preference, better looks.

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post #7 of 9
12/5/11 at 7:02am
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Yes, current prices on Amazon:

K701 - 269

Q701 White - 247

Q701 lime green - 242

 

I think I will pay a little more for the non-lime green! 
 

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Originally Posted by extrabigmehdi View Post

I'd take the Q701.  The Q701  have a detachable cable, better value if cheaper.
Lot of people complain that the K701  are lacking bass, but the Q701  should sound similar.



 

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post #8 of 9
12/5/11 at 7:04am

The Q701 is also available in black with green cable.
While  the K702 is dark blue.

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post #9 of 9
12/5/11 at 8:14am
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Thanks for all the info, looks like the K702 or Q701 is the way to go.  I can't post a WTB on the FS forum yet because I have under 20 post.  But if anyone here is selling a pair of K701/K702/Q701, let me know via PM.  If not, I might place my order tomorrow or Wednesday.

 

Thanks.

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