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Q701 impressions thread
For anyone curious about DACs and the Q701's, I finally got around to purchasing a Schiit Modi. It's paired with a Magni. My source is a Macbook Air. Pretty huge difference between the computer's built-in DAC and this one. Bass is much more present and everything else has much more space...- mobius5
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Q701 impressions thread
Nothing specific. I've heard Grados pair well with rock, but I wonder if you'd then lose the classical qualities.- mobius5
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Q701 impressions thread
Quote: I think they sound great with classical. But for rock, if there's distortion on the guitars I feel like they emphasize the higher-pitched parts of the distortion, instead of the main thrust of the note. I guess some people would call this 'bright', or others would say they don't...- mobius5
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Q701 impressions thread
If you want to spend a lot less than $250, I'd vouch for the Schiit Magni again. I'm very happy with it. It's my first headphone amp, but it compares favorably against a hi-fi Creek 'Destiny' speaker amp. The comparison reviews I've read all seem to praise it as well.- mobius5
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Q701 impressions thread
Quote: Yeah, the 600's gave me the impression that Sennheiser mid-fi's aren't the type of sound I'm looking for. If I had found the Q701's offensive I would've gone with the DT990's next. Good to hear they offer something different though, might have to check 'em out at some point...- mobius5
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Q701 impressions thread
Quote: Interesting. What DAC are you using? I do find some music fatiguing on the Q's, but so far I've found it depends on two things: the quality of the mix and the DAC. For example if there's an electronic track where the treble is uncomfortable, it usually applies to that...- mobius5
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Q701 impressions thread
Just got my pair of Q701's the other day and I'm really liking them. I was also considering the HD 650's and DT990's but decided the Q701 was going to fit my tastes better, and I think I was right. (I didn't get a chance to listen to the 650's or 990's, so I can't compare. I did get to listen to...- mobius5
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Home-Theater Replacement Phones
Quote: Thank you. Very helpful. Right in my price-range and the qualities I'm looking for.- mobius5
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Home-Theater Replacement Phones
Hey folks, having to move forced me to get rid of my 5.1 setup, and buying a new set is not an option. So I've been looking at over-ear headphones to see what might fit the bill. These will primarily be used with Blu-ray movies, some games, only occasional music listening. How they perform with...- mobius5
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