I can get a pair of akg q 701s for $150, but don't really want to drop any more money on an amp. If I do not plan on using voice chat with my akg q 701s at all, will the mixamp be sufficient?  I plan on using the mixamp and headphones with both my PC and my ps4.    Also, if they are not strong...

looking for something with great bass impact and quality and willing to spend up to 500 (including an amp if required).   i currently own m50s, gr02 BE, with c&c bh, e11 and zo2.3 as amps. i have crossfade LPs and Q701s on the way too   ive been looking into the HE-400 but i heard that there...

okay im really pressed for time as im going on a trip in 3 days   i need to order now     im looking at the AKG q701 for ~160 usd   the ath 900x open air for ~130 usd   and the beyerdynamic custom one pro for ~140 usd       any help would be apreciated   i already have a 24/192...

So I've been reading through posts and threads to find all the comparisons of these 'phones, but there is never really a conclusion as to its price to performance ratio with specific numbers; In where I live, the HD600s are $500, Q701s are $279, and the DT880s/990s are $330. I get conclusions...

Ok so im not an audiophile guy typically but i really need a good headset as some of the sounds that i hear coming out of my current sets sound worse to me by the day. i want a good pair of over-ears, preferably with a velvet ear cup like the hd 598's have (i believe). and i definitely would...

Hi everyone,     I'm a bit of a headphone beginner, I currently have the Phillips Fidelio X1.   I have a bit of an upgrade itch so just searching around.   I love the deep bass in the X1's, however I sometimes feel the bass is sloppy and drowns out some of the midrange. I had some...

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...

Recently I have become more and more interested in the AKG lines. One thing that bugs me is that many of their products are very close to each other, K501, K601, K701, Q701, K702, K202 anni and you name it. If budget is not an issue the K812 is clear choice. I have about $200-300 for the AKG and...

Hello Head-Fi,   I'm currently a satisfied owner of a Titanium HD, Matrix M-Stage and a Q701. I've had this setup for two years now and it's been truly great. I listened to a lot of rock, folk, prog and acoustic music with this setup and it always sounds super nice. However, the past few...

Hello,   I currently own AKG Q701, HiFiman HE-400 and should become an owner of Denon D5000 soon. And so, it's finally time to upgrade from my 2 portable amps to a full-sized amp.   After reading a bunch of reviews and comparisons my favourite is the Matrix M-Stage HPA-2. It offers superb...

Hey everyone. I'm planning to get an amp/dac and struggling between matrix cube and audio-gb nfb-11 I'm planning to use it for games and movies. I was initially going to buy nfb-11 but heard that it's a bitt too analytical. What about cube? I personally would rather get a more fun based device...

After much reading here and online, I have decided that the Little Dot MK III will be my first adventure into tubes. I am excited and cannot wait for its arrival. I am still in need of recommendations for a good pair of headphones, and I am hoping you good people of Head-Fi can assist me. I have...

This is my "Green Machine" headband mod: This makes a night-and-day difference in comfort.  

I have had these headphones for almost a year now. I love the sound, but I can't stand to wear them for more an hour. The headband presses on my head and the earpads just aren't comfortable on my ears. Are there any headphones that are comparable at a similar price range?

I like my DT990 Pro 250ohm headphones a lot.  I've had them long enough that I'm on my 3rd set of velour pads now.  I power them using my Yamaha C-80 Preamp (~1984) and it works great.   I've built up my stereo over the years (mostly vintage components) to the point where it sounds quite good...

Hello, I'm looking to get a quality pair of over-ear headphones for gaming and general music listening. I've decided on a few headphones, but I just don't know which is the best. I'm not much of a fps gamer but id like to have that surround sound, I also want that Imax feel for full game...

At home I use Q701's at my computer (running to a Xonar STX). I'd like to get a set of portable headphones or IEMs for work that have a similar sound. I work in an office with low cube walls, so full headphones are out because I don't want to appear "unapproachable". I'm not looking for sound...

If i have heard an AKG headphones and i liked their sound, will the sound of their other products will be somewhat identical? (I am talking about all companies, In particular i know to know about AKG, Audio technica, Shure and more if possible)

Hey guys,   I love my fiio e10 but I'm trying to find a slight upgrade to it for around the same price. Is there no point in doing this? Would there not be a discernible upgrade for me to try and get a new DAC for around 100 bucks or? I'm looking at the O2 and the Schiif Modi specifically...

Does anyone here have any experience of them?   http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FZLV9G8/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=electronics   Details are thin on the ground to say the least:   http://www.augustint.com/products/stereo_headphones.htm   Here's the manual...

Would You Like To Join The Q Continuum?   Picture of my "Stormtrooper" Q701     But First, a Preface: And Now, The Larch.     The scene: AKG HQ. A bunch of AKG executives are sitting around a table deciding on a strategy to counter the whipping Beats is giving them in the marketplace...

Welcome, and first of all, thank you to Saoshyant and my brother for lending me cans!   Ordered ~by price:: Audeze LCD-2.2F, Hifiman HE-400, Heir Audio 3.ai S, Phillips X1, Sennheiser HD598, AKG Q701, Sennheiser PC 163D, NVX Audio XPT100     I lied. It's 7 for now, until my LCD-2.2F's come...

Hey guys, so I have been using the audio technicas m50 for a while now. Maybe a few years, and although I got a great usage out of them, I think it is time to upgrade. My budget is 400 dollars. My friend told me to get Sennheiser HD 598 along with a fiio 130 dollar amp. That is what he has and...

I'm looking at getting one of the following, from Mad Lust Envy's reviews:    http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Pro-Audio-K712PRO-Headphones/dp/B00E4WXWBE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406732241&sr=8-1&keywords=akg+k712 AKG K712 Pro - 350 bucks  ...

Apologies for creating a new thread, didn't know if the "Looking for advice - post here" thread was still in service, per se. Long story short, I'm looking for a set of headphones to usa almost exclusively at home, and there aren't any places around me that offer any good sets to audition. About...