I've been using the K712s for about a year now and love them. I'm looking to trade them in for something that has a similar sound but for less price. What do you guys think of the K612 or the Q701? Other options for under $275?

I want something very similar to these. I really enjoyed their sound signature. However, I would definitely consider other options. Possibly the HD650s? I have heard good things about these but haven't had the opportunity to try them before so I'm unsure. I'm currently using a Schiit stack...

I have been using the 712s for about a year now. Yesterday, I was cleaning them and one of the plastic pieces actually broke (completely accidental and broke my heart at first - until I remembered I had an unlimited warranty for reimbursement!). Once I return them, I will receive $399.60 for the...

I have been using the 712s for about a year now. Yesterday, I was cleaning them and one of the plastic pieces actually broke (completely accidental and broke my heart at first - until I remembered I had an unlimited warranty for reimbursement!). Once I return them, I will receive $399.60 for the...

Would you recommend just purchasing the Compass 2 over the 15.32 then?

So after a good amount of research and questioning what to purchase to power my AKG K712 Pros, I'm narrowed it down to the following list: Audio-GD NFB-15.32 FiiO E17 iBasso D42 Mamba JDS Labs Objective 2 Matrix M-stage I understand these are of different price ranges for the most...

Or, for another option, what about the SB1500 card with an even better amp (something better than the AGD DAC/amp?)?

Alright, gotcha. Makes sense. How do you feel about the Xonar cards by the way? With that being said, which of the following options would you consider to be the best bang for buck while powering my 712s:   1. The SB1500 card with the Audio-GD NFB-15.32 DAC/Amp ($400) 2. ZxR by itself...

I'm currently building a PC (using some Black Friday deals and building a monster for ~$1500). I'm also in the process of grabbing a pair of AKG K712 Pros for myself as an end of the year gift to accompany the PC build. However, I'm looking for a solid amp/soundcard combo (other combos welcome)...

Okay wonderful. I have heard some good stuff about that DAC/amp. What would be the advantages of getting a DAC/amp vs just a regular desktop amp (Asgard, etc)? I'm still in the learning stages about what pairs well with what. Would getting a better sound card within the Z series, say the ZxR...

If I were to get that card, would it be beneficial for me to also get a desktop amp - such as something small like the FiiO E09K? 

Hello, I decided to build myself a new computer this month. I chose the ASUS Maximus VI Hero motherboard which comes with integrated SupremeFX sound. However, I'm looking for something better. I would like to purchase both a soundcard/amp and a pair of headphones that will suit me well. For a...

So after reading a large majority of the reviews done by Mad Lust Envy on some headphones, I have narrowed my choice down to the K702 Annies or the Q701s. I mainly play games, watch movies, and listen to tons of music. However, I'm looking for an appropriate option for powering these headphones...