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AKG K702 (701 also?) headband elastic....
I've just today received a pair of used K702's. Very happy with them, I must say (bass-light, I am not finding them, surprisingly, compared to the reviews on here: maybe a bit high-happy, but not bass-shy). However, they are used. They were cheap (ish), and appear to be in very, very...- Jamesy1969
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The AKG Q701 triple 3 mod
After comparing several headphones, I realized that the AKG Q701 had lots of potential - especially for the price point at under $240 at time of this post. However, consistent with observations with many head-fiers, the high frequency response of the AKG can interfere with the overall listening...- talisman42
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New Heafier looking for advice for 2nd Purchase ( detailed answers needed)
Ive been on Head-fi for a while now and done a fair amount of research and reading. I am currently looking at purchasing a second pair of headphones around the intro audiophile price range. Ive looked up some of the classics recommendation and have contemplating the following with my current...- cali_afroman
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Should I? SRH1840
I can get a brand new pair for 630 shipped. Should I?- OICWUTUDIDTHAR
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what combination for 500€?
Hi all, i will go fast to the point. What combination of headphones and portable music player should i buy with a budget of 500€? What i need: open headphones, i use them ONLY in my house portable music player MUST run FLAC and have 64g and works like USB not with programs like itunes...- incognita
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Need a pair of gaming/music headphones, can't decide
Last year I bought a pair of DT700 pros (80ohms) and I do really enjoy them. I am looking at getting another pair but I can't decide between the HD 598s or the AKG K601. I will be using them for xbox gameplay and music on my computer/phone. I don't have an amp right now just a DAC for my pc. I...- Tier One
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Q701's and xonar STX or creative ZX sound card
Hello im looking to purchase the Q701's for myself, i just have a question with the Xonar STX or the creative ZX sound card be enough to power these headphones to a point where i would be able to enjoy the sound quality coming out for gaming, the reason why i ask is because when i read about...- Sharp-Shooter
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Something different to the q701's
Hi. I purchased the q701's in conjuntion with the m-stage a couple of months ago to replace my m558/fiio e7 combo, loving them so far. What I'm after now is a cheaper set of fullsized cans. Say around the $150 mark, closed back, somewhat portable, and have an overall different sound to...- Tuvwum
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Comfortable Headphones For Smartphones Around $200 +/-
Any suggestions for some comfortable headphones with low clamping force? The headphones will be used with a smartphone. Supra-aural or circum-aural designs are not the priority. Comfort and low clamping force is top priority. Sound quality is secondary. I have used the DT880 for some...- beyerlad
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(Full-Size) Headphone Recommendations by Genre: Nu/Heavy Metal, Rock, etc.
Hi guys, I have been lurking around your wonderful forums for a while now, and finally decided to have the guts to post since I am total noob when it comes to hi-fi audio(but I'm learning:) I noticed a lot of people come on here and ask for advice/recommendations on what headphones would fit...- ShowDowN
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I took the first step. Please help me finish.
This should be called "Newbie's first impressions" but I need help more than need someone to read my impressions. After so much research, I finally found at least two places to freely listen to display headphones (I'm in South Korea). I didn't have my notes with me but I knew the models...- Phoenix Jackson
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Noob Needs Help
I recently purchased Audio-Technica M50s and love them. However, I am intrigued by the other postings on this forum regarding the various Beyerdynamics and the HD598. I am going to keep the M50s, but also want to buy another pair of cans. I assume I could purchase the HD598 for a better...- gofered
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What Over Ear To Get?
Hi All, First Post. I am a long time audio nut. I have had the likes of Levinson, Classe, JM Lab and etc... for my 2 channel needs. A few years ago, I settled in on my Revel Salon, Jeff Rowland, Transparent set-up and love it. In that time, I found that having a wide/deep/accurate sound...- M Coupe
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Audio System Qs to drive Q701
Hello im a complete newbie to audio area for PC so I came to ask... I have an overall good PC, but desperately need an audio upgrade I was able to fish out 600$ total to spend and I already have decided to buy AKG Q701 and Titanium HD The question here is: Will getting an external amp...- euterpe
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Q701 with E9 Question
I currently play competitive fps games and use a Titanium HD with AD700's. I was curious to pick up a pair of Q701's as I've heard they are also very good directional, imaging, sound stage headphones. Would using the Titanium HD dac and getting a E9 for the amp power the Q701 effectively? Would...- Shazb0t
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Looking for new full-size, open headphones - need help choosing between all the suggestions
I have been looking for a new set of headphones for a while, and have received a lot of suggestions. I have already excluded some, but there is still a good bunch to choose from. I will use my headphones mainly for music, but they will also be used for movies. I prefer detailed, clear and...- Arbakadarba
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The wait for new headphones!
I got a pair of Sennheiser HD 239s for Christmas and they were shorted out of the box! I placed an order for some AudioTech M50s in white and they shipped out Saturday at around 11 pm. They arrived in Ohio (2 states from me) over 12 hours ago. I think I should be receiving them tomorrow even...- Neighbor808
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How do nice quality headphones sound, do they really make the music sound better?
I'm currently using $15 headphones that I got from wallmart .. I can listen to music and it sounds alright but I woundered, if I were to have better headphones would the music actually sound better? never got a chance to use some nice headphones you know, due to low cash.- fartingisahobby
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My review of the AKG Q701
I've been using Beyerdynamic DT880 in the 250ohm model for about 3 years and I almost wore them out from so much usage. At the time I bought those the only other headphone that came close was the K701. Fast forward a few years and AKG releases the Q701 Quincey Jones model with a detatchable...- Kodhifi
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My review of the Sony MDR-V6
A bit about my collection Beyerdynamic DT880 250ohm AKG Q701 Sony MDR-V600 Sennheiser HD201 Sennheiser HD205 Sennheiser HD419 Grado SR60i The V6 used to be a standard in the recording and video/music production worlds and Sony decided to cash in on this by discontinuing the V6 and...- Kodhifi
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what to purchase
Budget of 250$ for headphones. I listen to classical music 95% of the time...so that's all I'm worried about the sound for. Will be using these on my computer for which I just purchased a new sound card. The Creative Sound Blaster Z with a 600 ohm amp. From looking around here you guys are...- rheiber
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Cleaning AKG Q701 earpads?
I'm still new to the audiophile life and my ~6 month old AKG Q701's could use a little clean, but I've no idea how I should go about it? It doesn't seem possible to separate the pads themselves from the little piece of mesh/fabric that covers the speakers so I imagine a machine wash would be too...- Arkano5
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Recently Bought the AKG Q701'S, I should have dipped my feet into the pond first, not jumped right in it.
Hello fellow audiophiles, Recently I have been into music, well I have always loved music and after a year with my Reloop RHP 20's (Great headphones btw, amazing sound for 150$) I have decided to shoot for the stars and pick up a pair of AKG Q701'S. I thought I understood that this kind of...- Elliott97
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Best open cans for $225 US
Hi, all. Interested in people's feedback on this thread. I listen to rock, country, bluegrass, edm, opera, and jazz--in roughly equivalent doses. I am not a basshead. I have several other cans, but none that fits in this precise niche. I appreciate the assistance very much!- serman005
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New full-sized headphone to get the best out of my Fiio X1 ( and Fiio E12 )
Hi, I currently using a SHR840 right now. I like the cans a lot, but I want to spend more for another headphone. My max budget is like 500 to 650 dollar. As the title said; I like to get the best out of my Fiio x1 player, and E12 amp. I hope you can really help me out with this. (it's a...- DonRoger
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