The original Orpheus. That was easy:-)

Yes the new headbands on the K612/701/702 are fairly rigid. I don’t mind them at all but I’ve seen a few negative mentions of them here and there. The one found on the K712 though is different, both in design and material, ultimately making it more comfortable.

Flagships these days are more about luxurious materials like wood, metal and leather. Granted they look like a million bucks, but fancy looks do not equate to better sound quality nor increased comfort. Loads of current flagships that weigh in over half a kilo..which is nuts imho. The ADX5000 is...

It’s a common XLR connector that is also frequently used by AKG. I am currently using my old K702 cable for the 900:-)

I honestly think you’re going to struggle with this quest. The Grado is like 290 grams..which is nothing. I was about to recommend the ADX5000 but it’s around 270 grams. The little brother though the R70X is only 210 and, at least to me, sounds better, so maybe that is your best bet?

Should one trust people who always do sighted testings because reviewers are able to look past their own biases? No. Human beings are VERY easy to fool - especially when it comes to our ears. Yet in this hobby we’re bombarded with peeps who are more precise than the best measuring tools out...

Taming the sibilance is changing the presentation…or else you’re just left with the same sibilance/strong treble:-) Either way you’re not going to change anything about this issue via amps or dacs. EQ or a pad swap is your best way forth.

^You’re far better off either EQ’ing down the treble or perhaps changing the pads. Boxes do not alter the presentation of planar headphones unless they also come with a built-in EQ.

A dac is a dac is a dac is a dac is a dac is a dac. ….well at least to human ears that is. Dac differences are best experienced as either a bat or dolphin👍 Rocking the Sundara today and it’s just magnificent with some Art Zoyd. Listening to Berlin right this minute and enjoying the heck out of...

Agreed, this belongs in the classifieds. Also…this is somewhat of a futile endeavour anyway. There are no old school K701s out there with working elastics..outside of those that have been changed for a fresh pair. The AKG elastics tend to lose their mojo after about 7-8 years…so even if you’re...

I really dig the sound of the openback Focals I’ve owned. Love the open feeling I get from them whilst they, at the same time, are able to go down low in the subbass..well at least for an openback dynamic driver headphone. Truth be told, I think Focal sports the finest of bass performances I’ve...

^I can translate my previous post into a different language if that helps you understand:-) I can do a take in Danish fx.