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    Using a SPL meter and equalizer to achieve near flat response for headphones?

    I've been using my new AKG K7XX's for a while now and everything I hear is pure bliss. Being a home theatre enthusiast though, I bought a cheap SPL Meter (Scosche SPL1000) to calibrate the speakers to achieve matching volume.   I was wondering though, can this also be applied to headphones to...
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    The AKG K7XX Massdrop First Edition Thread

    I also received my K7XX two days ago as well, and like you had an issue with my right ear cup. When I first used them, instead of rattling it felt like something was ``missing`` from the right. As a result the center stage felt shifted to the left. I initially thought it was the left cup...
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    The AKG K7XX Massdrop First Edition Thread

    Was checking the reviews on the K701/702/7XX and found that the elastics on the headband seem very weak... Having already secured a K7XX are there any long term issues with the rubber losing tension/cracking? I don't know if I should exchange this for a HD600 for the sake of a longer lasting...
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    The AKG K7XX Massdrop First Edition Thread

    I've been looking at the AKG K701's for a while now but I already have the Monster Inspiration's (active NC version). I got them last year since they were on sale being only $150, but should I sell it and get these instead? Going from cheap iem's to the Monsters everything sounded WAY better...
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    Should I get a cheap external DAC or is it overkill?

    Hey everyone, I have been using my Nokia N8 as a source of portable music for a couple of years and now the headphone jack has died. Only the right channel is being output and nothing is coming out of the left.   Warranty is out of question as the phone is far too old (3 years, and got it ~2...
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    MONSTER Inspiration

    Hey all, long-time lurker here .   Got my first full-size headphones, the Monster Inspiration, and being from Canada I got them half-price at $150 . I did see on eBay though that they were selling all the way down to $80, which is insane O.o.   Anyways I'll introduce myself with a review...
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