Well thats opened a can of worms!   From what I've read, opening those holes up in the 701's should make them sound on a par with the 650's? What I don't want is a larger soundstage. I'm finding that from doing an AB with the 701 and Momentums is that the AKG's kind of split each instrument...

Wow...even more backed off treble? I can't imagine how that could be a good thing at all. I certainly wouldn't want any less for my tastes, if anything I'd like the tiniest fraction more! It's 'just about' perfect for me too.    I know I'm in the right ball park with these but I don't think I...

I bought my (brown) Momentums 3 days ago from ebay for a £130 which was a BARGIN!   I am going to be selling my AKG Q701's in the next few days as I've come to realise the AKG sound actually isn't for me. I owned the K550's too and had the same problems i.e too much treble and not enough bass...

Hi, I've been lurking around here on and off for a while now and have finally joined tonight. I've been getting into headphones since the arrival of our first son 3 years ago. I won't go into what gear I've had (and sold) in this time apart from to say what I'm running at the moment. I use...

Hi, I've been lurking around here on and off for a while now and have finally joined tonight.   I've been getting into headphones since the arrival of our first son 3 years ago. I won't go into what gear I've had (and sold) in this time apart from to say what I'm running at the moment.  ...