Looking at purchasing either of these 3 headphones - I listen to a lot of different styles of music - Rock (Metallica, Silverchair, Times of Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Tool) Metal/Deathcore fast paced (As Blood runs Black, The Devil Wears Prada, Killswitch Engage, Trivium) and also Dirty Dubstep...

Not sure if this is the best place to put this or not I guess I will find out.    I would like to audition a couple of headphones if I can.   The auditions will be near prices for replacement. give or takeish I would rather keep it just a fun audition thing.    I dont think i want to...

Hey there Head-Fi, I finally got brave enough to post for once instead of lurking as usual. I've been doing quite a lot of reading here trying to scope out several different headphones for various uses. However, I'm not gonna lie: Looks are important to me. Seeing headphones by themselves is a...

I read a user that asked correct orientation for K701 earpads apparently wider part goes back.   But I'm confused because my K601 Earpads look symmetrical, Is there something I'm missing or are the K601 earpads symmetrical while K701 earpads have a wider part?   FWIW my earpads are...

Hi, I was thinking about upgrading from by ath ad700s to the akg 701s, as the 701s are on sale on amazon right now for about $190 USD. Is this a worthwhile upgrade?   I currently have a asus xonar stx, would I be able to drive these headphones well?   Thanks for any advice.

Looking for a bit of advice here.  I really like the sound of the 701 but all I currently have to drive them with is a Fiio E7.  I'm eyeing the Schiit Lyr but am wondering if I should spend the same money on a better can to match with the Fiio or sell everything and purchase a completely...

I've sampled a couple higher end headphones (See my profile for details). And while I'm satisfied with my AKG K240 headphones, I am interested in what other options are for higher sound quality. I don't think I would choose to upgrade immediately, probably sometime in the future, but I don't...

Hello all,   I want a headphone through which can listen to my Kawai ES7 keyboard which has a beautiful sound. I want something which reproduces its sound accurately and can detect the very softest of my touches through to big bashing base sections. Secondarily I also want to use the...

Hey everyone,   After returning home for vacation to Canada I returned to my beloved home rig, the K701/EF5/1100HD, while in Poland I listened to the superb W5000/HA5000/Stello. I had lots of listening to do and it was apparent that the K701 rig was incredibly harsh at times while missing...

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Sorry for the ignernt question. I couldn't find it with a search nor Google. I've seen this term used when discussing a headphone's sound reproductive qualities. Thank you.

Head-fi has turned me into a crazed headphone/music lover and as much as I love it I have spent much more than I should have... I know I know, warnings were there (forum slogan :P). Anyways, I think I have to let go of my hd800's (new version 25***). Any suggestions for a good mid-fi headphone...

Hi Head-fi   this is my first thread on this forum, and i'm pretty new to this "hifi" world, so bare over with me! :)   - anyways, i'm looking for a pair of open headphones for my gaming sessions (mainly fps games) and for music listening (rap electronic, pop, rock), so the soundstage has to...

Hello Head-Fi! I'm looking for great quality headphones that are Perfectly compatible with my new sound card. I've been thinking about either Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, or Audio technica. I'm no audiophile, I'd like to become one, but can someone give me their opinion for this specific sound...

Where are you guys! Seems like not alot of people are using this amp now. I've been using it for years now and i'm still very happy with it. hmmm.

Hi, I own a k701 for a short time and do not quite satisfy with the sound from pc to the 701, so want to find a good amp. I already got a Northstar DAC32, and i can afford amps around $1000. some amps i looked was: Graham Slee solo ultra linear violectric v181/v200 thanks

Hey all, I have been bitten by the Head-fi bug . I am currently deciding between the Beyerdynamic DT 880 pro (250 ohm) , The Sennheiser 598's, and the AKG K601... Thinking of buying an ibasso amp/dac. I Run an ipod touch 3g and i am partial to jazz, rock, metal, hip hop, blues  ( Coheed and...

So basically, I severed the two metal arches at their bases that hold the headphones together. Please don't ask why, that is in the past now. Anyway, I gorilla glued the arches back on to the remaining stubs and it seems to be working decently, but the clamping force is much too weak and I was...

Howdy all; first post on Head-fi.   I'm looking to purchase a DAC/amp combo for my K701, and I've narrowed it down to the ones mentioned in the title. Which would be the better choice?

hello verybody i'm looking for a hp that can complement my akg k701  i was thinking about this headphones  sennheiser 650/600? shure 940 ?  or beyerdynamic dt 880 ?  is there one of this headphone that will complment my akg k701 well ? budget 400/450 euro MAX for the HP   thanx...

Hi buddy, I wonder to start this thread earlier when I received my amp and searched that there is no such tiltle so I start it. Please also state what headphone/s you're pairing with and how do you love the combo. My WA6SE arrived by mid-March this year. I ordered a Sophia Princess 274B and...

Hello, I have good news for AKG K701 fellas, that the new version of K701 is made without those bumps.   Here's the link : http://www.akg.com/K701-827.html?pid=1208   And I have confirmed with AKG itself via email, that this new version is genuine and is without bumps.     I want to buy...

Review and comparison: Focal Spirit Classic & Sennheiser HD380Pro         1) Introduction:   I've been a member of Head-fi for almost 4 years now. When I first joined, all I had was a pair of already worn out Sennheiser HD212Pro's. I've been in love with music since I can remember, and...

Hi !   First off, thanks for the beautiful forum and all the ones participating, it is my first post but I have been reading quite a bit    I would still need a bit of a help though.   I have purchased and sent back three headphones : DT 990 Pro, AKG K551 and K701. All of them were used...

I was wondering which would be better,Im willing to pay higher but I love the design of the Aiaiai,I have ie8s so I would like better sounding headphones then the ie8s