Just thought I'd update this thread.  I ended up going with the q701's.  Really impressed!  The more I listen to them, the smoother they sound and the more I enjoy them.  They are very detailed and airy.  I love that they sound as though the music is coming from some distance away.  It feels...

Im thinking I will just go through akg.  Any of the weekend crew have any advice on these? Thanks!

Hi I have a nice old pair of akg k141's.  They are the silver ones from the 70's.  They sound amazing.  But they could really use new earpads and new foam on the inside of the pad.  From what I understand this version has glued on pads.   Does anyone have any suggestions on where to get...

Great, I appreciate the advice.    Should I consider stretching my budget to the max and getting a refurbished hd 650 instead of the 600?  Im having a hard time figuring out if that is more geared to my style of music or not.    The 650 strikes me as more well made, probably because of the...

Thanks for the suggestions.  Those seem a little more than Id like to spend though.  Id also prefer to stick with new or refurbished for this purchase.   I think Ive narrowed it down to k601, q701 and hd600.   k601   I understand the k601 to be warmer, and less detailed than the...

Hi, Im finding so much conflicting information, a lot of it based on more current styles of music.    Im looking for nice quality open/semi open headphones for listening to 60's/70's soul, electric blues and rock.  I like a smooth, liquid, natural, airy sound.  I DON'T like boomy bass and...