So I got my first paycheque, and I've decided that I'll start saving 90% of what I make for my next one. However, my budget is $300. I so far have my AKG Q701's for classical, acoustic music and anything requiring a large soundstage and detail. Then my ATH A900X (with Alpha pads) for bass...

I've been told the PC360s take the medal, but I want to hear it from you guys now, not my inexperienced friends;   By gaming I mean competitive, pin-pointing footsteps, hearing someone throw a nade a mile away and know where he threw it from, that kind of stuff. Of course this will be my all...

Hi all, I'm currently in the middle of looking for some over ear headphones to use when at college during study time. I currently have a pair of Q701's but they no longer suit my needs and do not suitably fit the types of music I listen to. I'm looking for some headphones that have good bass (i...

Just wondering what some of the speaker equivalents would be for speakers and headphones; you know, which are similar in cost, design, sound signature, looks, etc.  For example, Grados headphones & Klipsh speakers could be said to be similar as both are quite efficient and are many say both have...

There is a wealth of information on this site regarding headphone amps. But I remain unconvinced they are required to get decent sound, so long as one is using a professional D/A in the first place. I suppose the only way to find out is to try a bunch of them, but that is not feasible. Though I...

Hello,   I'm looking for Head Amp/ DAC (combo or separate boxes) for $250 max. that can drive the following adequately.   Currently have: Sony MDR-V6 Shure SRH440 AKG Q701 (on its way)   Planning to have: Beyerdynamic DT880 (600 Ohm) Sennheiser HD 600   DAC: 24/192...

Im thinking to buy a good cable for q701, id like to know can i use the cable on multiple brand if i purchase another headphone? Is kinda waste that if spend a 400 bucks but only can use on 1 headphone,

Hey,   I recently purchased a AKG Q701 and I am planning on running it out of a 2011 13" macbook pro while listening to a lot of folk and maybe indie music. I was wondering what should i get in terms of an amp. Would i also need a dac? I run ALAC files and some 320 mbps files too.   I was...

So, I've been looking for a good headphone for work for a while now.  I've gone through several, I brought in my SR325i's, my Meier Corda Aria Amplifier, and I loved it, but it took up too much desk space and everyone gave me weird looks.   So back to the drawing board, I had some Yuin PK1's...

I'm about to purchase a windows 8.1 tablet... Which of these would work? I have akg q701,senn hd 518, and about to purchase Shure srh840. I realize the e12 doesn't have a dac.

  Around 250$-300$, what would be best for Progressive Rock/Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, Classical? I currently own a Grado SR80 set. For ordering from Israel, the prices would be as follows: hd598 290$ a900x 305$ ad900 275$ q701  324$ etc...   Any absolute best choice for my music...

Whats are some of the best headphone's for music production that can run off my laptop?

Looking for new pair of cans for $200. Must be open, have superb soundstage and imaging,comfort, Looking for a big powerful sound,smooth sounding,highly detailed and deep bass. Love everything about the Sennheiser HD598 but im afraid these dont have the bass I am after. I have the ATH-M50 but...

I've been searching for headphones for a few days and really like the look of the AKG's.   Now, the kind of music I listen to doesn't really go with the headphones, so I need your opinions.   I listen to trance/house/techno/dubstep and Hip-Hop/Rap. Are there any AKG's that would be decent...

Hi Head-fi!   About one year after the purchase of my Sennheiser Monumentum something recently struck me. How do i clean them in the most efficient way?   The inside of the ear-cup that is. Any advice is really appreciated!   Thank you very much!

I have the JVC SU-DH1:       And I just bought the O2 AMP from JDS LABS since I need more power for my Q701's for use with PS4. Do I simply just connect the LINE IN on the JVC to the LINE OUT on the AMP? Or Do I somehow connect the toslink cable from the PS4 to the AMP somehow? I am a...

Greetings all,   Recently bought a Rolls Bellari HA540 and AKG Q701's.  So I heard how crappy the stock tubes were and thought I would try a NOS tube.  So I bought a nice well balanced Telefunken 12AX7.  Tried it tonight and must say I am underwhelmed.  I can barely hear any difference...

I currently have Audinst HUD mini dac/amp. it drives low impedence headphones like hd518 well. As its a USB powered device without a wall plug, I believe its not a very powerful amp. Maybe something like FiioE10.   I plan to upgrade to HD650 or perhaps AKG Q701. I understand HD650 needs lots...

This will work on the K701/K702 as well providing that you can make your own foam or buy the AKG Q701 foam found under the "Q" headphone back piece. You also would probably need the Q701 back piece for this simple mod...   (It will NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY from AKG)     1. So get your...

Hi.   Ive got a pair of Sennheiser RS180. I just bought a Dacmagic plus, and they suddenly got twice as good. But I want more now! Barely listen to my Dynaudios anymore. Could you explain the differences between the phones under $500? The ones ranked the highest seems to be the...

I'm not really the world's most passionate audio connoisseur, but I listen to podcasts and music 8 hours/day, and I'm a geeky developer who has to over-research everything.  Lately I'm taking a Nexus 7 to work everyday and listening to stuff that I pre-download on Play Music All Access.  It's my...

I'm looking to get myself either a Q701 or K712. At $400, the K712 is a bit out of my budget. I might be willing to make the jump, but only if it's worth it. Otherwise, I'll be getting a Q701 for $220 with the K712 ear pads for $60. Which do you think is the better value?

AKG K702, Q701, K701, K601, K550, K272HD, H271, K270MKII, K242HD, K240MKII, K240 Studio, K240M, K240DF, K240 Sextett, K172, K171, K170, K142, K141, K140, etc.   As the proud owner of an AKG K240M Monitor 600-Ohm headphone (and soon to add a AKG K242HD to my collection). I think it would be...

I'm really looking for a really good set of bassy, portable headphones.   For my computer, i use AKG Q701 with the Asus Xonar Essence STX.     So i'm looking for something that can compare.   I'm pretty new to the audio scene, and could really use the help     NOTE:  I plan to wear a...

Hi every one,   I decided to buid a new PC and i want the best gaming sound, with CMSS-3D. I play game 70% of time and 30% listen EDM. So i have many questions :   - What is the best actually gaming sound card (CMSS-3D obsviously, in 2013-2014) ?   - Even if the PC sound card has a...