I really enjoyed your unboxing videos HiFiguy528, keep up the good work....!  I think presentation matters a lot when buying a pair of headphones and Im glad I can see it before shelling out for a pair ;)

I wonder if this will be in any way similar to the K550, kinda like how Q701 vs K702/K701

I just got the M-Stage a few days ago, and I must say I am impressed, I got the version with the USB dac and Im pretty happy, theres finally a satisfying amount of bass and a lot more detail compared to my AVR.  I was surprised on how much a USB cable mattered, the Mstage did not come with a USB...

I would pick the V6 as well... although the DJ100 was more refined, i felt the mids were a bit too forward for my liking...but i think it boils down to your preferences

I would suggest trying the E7 and see how it fares, but if ur looking to upgrade it seems this has really good reviews around here for the price:     http://www.amazon.com/HRT-Music-Streamer-II-Resolution/dp/B0038O4UFQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331789854&sr=8-1   Quote:  

Quote: Paid $299 for it...   http://www.matrix-digi.com/cpshow.asp?pid=32   http://www.amazon.com/Matrix-M-Stage-Headphone-Amplifier-USB/dp/B00775POZW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1331433914&sr=8-2

I finally gave up.... waited for it to go on amazon for months (since i have a gift card).... ended up getting the Matrix MStage new version with the USB dac built in from amazon (sold by 3rd party)... hope itll work out great

I have both the V6 and ZX700, I think it really comes to preference... I myself like the V6 way more... They seem lighter, better built and more comfy... Soundwise, the ZX700 is really forward, not much soundstage, and a mid centric sound... The V6 sounds way more fun, with a slight V Shape and...

How is your K702 while driven by the E17?  Do you think there is plenty of power to spare or just adequate?   Quote:  

I actually love them both, but they are very different..... The ultrasone has more bass and a lot more impact, but the soundstage on the K701 is so impressive, and also sound really detailed... I would say the Ultrasones are more fun, but the AKG is a lot more balanced while i think still have...

Im thinking about waiting for the E17.... Or just stretch my budget and get the Matrix Mstage with the USB input.... does anyone have an mstage and can compare the E17?  Is it worth the extra $$? Thanks

I have a pair of the limited edition M50, and also the Ultrason HFI780... I have to say Im enjoying the Ultrasones a lot more...  The bass on them are a lot cleaner, while the M50 maybe have just a slight bit more quantity, it is quite boomy. The mids are similar, but the treble on the HFI780...

I had the K240s about 2 months ago and found that they were fairly bassy compared to the headphones I have.. especially a mid bass hump.... To me the bass was also a little slow and overall sounded a bit syrupy and too laid back and dark sounding, the treble was recessed and i ended up returning...

The foam pads are under the small grille on the Q701, which are not on the K701   Quote:  

As i stated earlier in the post, I myself was not able to hear the differences between the K701 and the Q701.... I had some issues with build on the Q701 and returned them to get the K701... The K701 seems to be a very recent batch with serial No. 728xx..... Im not sure if its the case, just a...