Quote:   You should like them, they do pretty well with your kind of music in my opinion.

Quote:   I see it as a more refined K271, with better isolation maybe. And despite the low impedance, the reviewer does say that a portable player is not enough to get the better of it. They're a bit expensive at almost 400 $ (AKG UK website - edit: and 249$ in the US? What the..), but...

Quote:   It really depends of the size and shape of your skull. I had the problem with the 840s, and after a few months it was gone; then I had the 940s and that was still there so I actually didn't get used to it, there really is a construction issue with these headbands. Now they're...

Count me interested. Hopefully they'll sound more "right" than the srh940s with classical. They could be quite expensive, though, looks like they have a lot of metal parts, and that's a bit unusual with Shure.

That would really be a shame. They're great HPs, especially for classical (I'm starting to like them over my k501s; well, I was until I had no more sound coming from the left). Also, I'm taking note of your advice, tdockweiler, but does the price difference is really justified? I mean, they're...

Out of curiosity, why not the k701s? I've always been curious to hear how they perform with this kind of music.

Quote:     Just because there's a warning, they can do whatever they want if it's not respected? Warning or not, they just don't have the power to do this. I don't believe the OP is interested in a lawsuit since he's not in the country anymore, but why people would think private...

If you can't find k501s, the k601s handle classical pretty well (soundstage is a bit smaller and there is a bit more bass - I have both). Maybe you should consider the k701/2 too (I never heard them tho). Anyway, I think those AKG's are great for orchestral music due to being very airy sounding...

Quote:   They are not cops. I don't know what the law says in germany, but in my country security staff dont own more rights than regular citizens and don't have to investigate or anything . If they want law enforcement, they call the police, period.  

I agree that the plastics they used for the 840's feels (and looks) better and superior. I kinda like the 840's headband more. However, some parts look studier (the articulated ones, mostly) on the 940's. I'll add that the comfort doesn't really look improved: I have the exact same problem...

Quote: Some random guy in a bathtub isn't classy enough for you?  

Quote:   I just tried with the replacement pads, they fit. IIRC most people didn't really like the changes in the sound signature, though.   edit: here it is http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/550377/confirmed-shure-srh940-velour-ear-pads-will-fit-srh840  

Just got mine. I dont think they lack bass in any way (not a basshead tho). I listened to some Sepultura (Roots) and the bass level was perfect (I clearly can't describe them as bass shy there). I'm currently trying some classical (Zarathustra by Prévin and Brahms Piano concerto 2...

I don't have both, but I do have the 840s and I'm currently waiting for the 940s, so I payed attention to the comparisons. All I can say is that the 840's are great HP, but there's a midbass hump who can be annoying with classical; I ordered the 940's for more details, accuracy and neutrality...

I don't do anything. Actually I don't think you can damage them just by moving the cups since they're long enough to move along. I guess you have to be carefull if you're traveling with them tho.

Well, that's one of my main concerns, I like sturdy HP; but I was thinking of this graph more like a sound oriented tool, since it's more difficult to appreciate. I guess it depends on who will use it: most head-fiers are already aware of the built quality of various brands (shure vs grado for...

I like the idea. However, I think you could implement more entries: you could use the font color to indicate the warmth/coloration (darkness?) of the sound and some kind of symbol (something like that ****) to rate the soundstage. Perhaps also something about the level of details as well.  ...

I've seen this pic only there before : http://www.harmanshop.sk/akg-k550 Weird to find this only on an obscure slovakian harman shop.

Got back with the stock pads finally, something is'nt right with the k601s ones. Tried some rock/metal. Is the "lack" of bass the only reason why people say they're not made for these genres? Because so far I don't think they're bad, like not bad at all (I'm no bass head, quite the opposite)...

Just got my pair. I'm currently running some tests with classical music: so far I prefer the k601 pads obviously for the comfort, and I feel like they add some weight to the sound that I felt was missing with the stock pads. However, for me the k601 foam donut tend to make the sound a bit...

I know, even I could ear the difference when I tried the N6330's directly from my receiver, the horror... the horror...  But it's satisfying out of the E9; (I was refering to the k601's because they both need to go around 9'o clock, although I don't know if that really means something).  ...

I'm now listening to them with my replacement SRH840's pads (they don't fit, the clamp keeps them here) and they sound great. I will probably order the K240's ones from Thomann. I believe you didn't like the velvet pads for the Sextetts, IIRC?   (as for 2) I'm using a FiiO E9 who works...

I was about write about how bad they sounded, their recessed highs and that muddy/muffled bass, until I had the idea to try them without the earpads. Seriously, I don't now what are these, but they are terrible sound-wise. So now I guess I'm searching for earpads for them not to sound like trash.

Just got them. Obviously, these things have been rusting in some dark place for some time, but they're in good condition - cable connection suffered a little, it feels a little weak and the philips logo will have to be glued back. The foam isn't covering everything and let appear some of the...

Quote: Haha, indeed. Actually I searched the web for hours with keywords like DIN5 to jack without finding anything. And then, I found this word in a thread there, and all the adapters suddenly appeared. Awesome magic formula (I don't speak german).   For the drivers I don't know, but...