[kraken2109]

  For FPS gaming and causal gaming, K612 or the HD558s? 

I haven't used the 558s but I've used the 598 briefly and the HD650 for a good amount of time.
I would pick the AKGs.

 

[IBIubbleTea]

 
I haven't used the 558s but I've used the 598 briefly and the HD650 for a good amount of time.
I would pick the AKGs.

What about against the AD700x and AD900x  

 

[kraken2109]

  What about against the AD700x and AD900x  

Haven't used either, but from what I've read the AD700 have zero bass

 

[IBIubbleTea]

 
Haven't used either, but from what I've read the AD700 have zero bass

Have you used the AKG Q701? 

 

[cel4145]

Who has upgraded from a FiiO E12 to a better portable amp for the K612? I used the E12 with my DX50 to power the K612s, and sometimes I like to run them pretty loud. At those volumes, feels like the E12's SQ is struggling.

And No. Don't want an O2. I want something that least has a chance of fitting in my pocket. And I have big pockets

 

[danimoca]

I'm so split between the K 612 Pro's and the HD600's...
 
How do they compare?
 
Thanks!

 

[iancraig10]

K612 has a lighter touch bass and is less 'thick' sounding. Treble is more apparent. Perhaps HD600 is more 'speaker like' and k612 'seems' more analytical in sound by comparison.

I like both tbh.

 

[danimoca]

Thanks! That more "natural" and "speaker like" experience is what I am looking for. However, the 600's are more than double the price of the AKG's. Ouch...

 

[cel4145]

In case anyone is looking to buy a K612 Pro, they might not catch this low price. $171 shipped at Buysonic: https://www.buysonic.com/products/akg-k-612-pro/

Must register to view their products. That's better than Amazon's current price. They do not allow returns unless there is a problem with the headphones (read their return policy). It's because they are a flash sale site.

 

[danimoca]

And for EU buyers, Supersonido is selling them for 143€ (shipped).

 

[iancraig10]

€133 at Thomann. (Plus postage) that's about £106!!

http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sw=K+612+pro&bn=&gk=

 

[Change is Good]

K612 can actually be had for ~$165 USD from Razordog. Just email Brian for the coupon...

 

[kraken2109]

€133 at Thomann. (Plus postage) that's about £106!!

http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sw=K+612+pro&bn=&gk=

I got mine from dv247 for £112, they've now gone up to £115. You do get a 3 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee though.

 

[iancraig10]

For the price, you get a wonderful headphone. I've had a k601 since they emerged and moved to the 612 when they appeared. I always felt that the K 601 was overshadowed by the k701 tbh and always was a great buy. The K612 is slightly more mellow and at that price, is a fantastic bargain.

 

[Punnisher]

I traded off my K702 in favor of my K601 with K702 pads. Still haven't regretted the decision. Hopefully I'll grab a pair of K612 soon.