Wait, so if I get the black from amazon, I am getting the made in Austria one? Is it a gamble? Is there a big difference between the 2 makes and is there a way that I could tell which am I getting before I buy it online?   Thank you

Thanks again. You are/were all extremely helpful. Q701 it is then

Oh, thanks for pointing me. Will check. Thanks again

Thanks for your input Claritas and everyone. I think I will go with the Q701 for now, then perhaps get a rs1i or something else later.   Thanks again, you have been very helpful.

What about the rs1i/rs2i, are these any good for what I am looking for? (price aside)   or are the akg 701/2 that good. I keep on hearing about them.

HE400, k702 anni, Q701 or the k12 pro   is there much of a difference between the Q701/2 and the anni? I heard that they are almost the same (drivers etc) is the he4 or he400, k12 pro a much bigger jump that warrants the $400 price? should I go for something like the he400 or are the Q701 as...

I might just save up and go for the $300 - $400 price range, the momentum, HE400, k702 anni, the k12 pro mentioned above etc.   Do you think the difference would be worth it?

hmm, well I would rather stick to the $200 (for the headphones alone) budget, as if I go to the $400 price range (k12 pro), I have a whole different set of headphones to look at.   The Q701 huh ( I had a feeling it would be either that or the HD598), anyone else?

Hello HF community. I have been researching a lot and the headphones mentioned in the title are what I have narrowed down my list to, however I have been going crazy trying to make the best, informed decision as I have no way to audition them.   I am a professional musician, I play (and...