[MLee]

I'm with hifiguy on this one. I have both the Q701 and the K702 anniversary and there isn't $250+ difference in the sound or performance. With that being said I do enjoy the comfort of the memory foam ear pads and the bumpless headband. I'm glad I got the anniversary edition and will sell my Q701 here shortly. Knowing the transducers are handpicked and matched is nice as well.

 

[Coop]

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You won't be able to tell unless you compared the two side by side, critically. 

 
I did that at the Dutch headphone meet last week and there was hardly any difference. Not even in the lows... (between my K702 and a Q701 that is, not the b-day edition).
 
Also, quite a coincidence that the AKG K702 anniversary edition and the Audio Technica M50 anniversary edition both have a blue ring on them...

 

[HiFiGuy528]

[size=medium]The more I listen to the K702AV the more I feel that it may be the BEST K702 release to-date.  The material changes are subtle but pack a punch upon careful evaluation.  Stay tuned for more impressions and review.[/size]

 

[MrViolin]

so... dead thread? 

 you guys had me interested. Was thinking of returning my z1000's for these. $409 on amazon at the momment.

 

[Utopia]

It seems everyone's here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/626971/akg-k702-65th-anniversary-edition

 

[MrViolin]

Thanks utopia!

 

[wolfetan44]

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$699 MSRP is my guess.
 
Well, their press release says: "The K702 Anniversary edition is listed at a MSRP of €599.00."

 
Amazing price....  as in, overpriced.

Might as well get a Hifiman HE-500..Jeez.

 

[elwappo99]

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Might as well get a Hifiman HE-500..Jeez.

 
The K701/K702 are in the same ballpark as the HD600 from sennheiser. The new marketing/subtle sound changes don't justify paying double their price. If you're looking at $400 might as well jump into hifimans. 

 

[wolfetan44]

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Might as well get a Hifiman HE-500..Jeez.

 
The K701/K702 are in the same ballpark as the HD600 from sennheiser. The new marketing/subtle sound changes don't justify paying double their price. If you're looking at $400 might as well jump into hifimans. 

One of my qualms with the K701/K702 is it feels very cheap.

 

[MrViolin]

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One of my qualms with the K701/K702 is it feels very cheap.

 
:3 I see you guys. Oh, wolfetan you're correct. It's plastic except band and pads. Thanks all for saving me from Harmon's scheming