[Prog Rock Man]

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Originally Posted by Ridleyguy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great write-up, which has now tempted me to try the DT880s for myself. I won't compare my knowledge on this subject to yours - you win hands down, but some of the things you (and many others) don't like about the K701s, are the things I like about them - strange as that may seem! That certainly doesn't mean they are better headphones, more accurate, detailed, etc. than those you have compared them to in your review - just a personal preference sound wise based on what I have tried to-date. I also owned Stax SRx headphones for many years - they killed my ears with their forward presentation! I guess I will have to buy more headphones before I can even give a reasonable opinion on this. My wallet thanks you!

x2. For me the AKG K702 and prog rock with all its genres and fusions work perfectly.

 

[dcpoor]

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Of those who enjoy the K-701/2, how many of you have listened to a K-501?

I have both and enjoy both.

 

[TabooPc]

I do agree with the stated flaws of the 70x model.

Though I hear a large improvement in detail from the SR225, I can only enjoy the akg 702 with some types of music.

As far as unamped that is.

 

[Acix]

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Originally Posted by MacedonianHero /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are you saying that I'm a beginner because I don't think they are the be all and end all? Did you not read my positive comments on Page #1. Where they not glowing enough for you?

When I say beginners, I mean if it's your first pair and you don't have any other reference point, then the K702 will not necessary will fulfill your wet dream (especially out of the box and before the burn in). Also some of the tube amps are not so great with the K70X. I'll recommend to any one that reads this to try out a few systems with the 70X and see what is the one that you like the most because they can change a lot from system to system. And I mean a lot.

 

[kool bubba ice]

Not mine.. It's from a experienced head fier..

 

[Sophonax]

Meh...I'll throw in my two cents here.

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Pros: Soundstage, good level of detail, overall instrument separation & clarity Cons: Needs good headphone amp & source, limited applicability with multiple music genres

I think that this sums the K70x up quite nicely. The soundstage is really wide, and instrument separation and detail are great, but for me the major downfall was the "limited applicability with multiple music genres." While I loved the K702s I had for some specific genres (classical, jazz, folk, and acoustic guitar), they didn't perform nearly as well for others (rock, metal). I think the K70x are specialist headphones -- as a result, I don't think I could ever be happy having the K70x as my only pair of headphones. They are a great complement to something bassier and better for rock, such as Denon's higher-end headphones.

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif The overall sound is quite laid-back (compared to notably the Senn HD600/HD650 and especially Grados)

This is about the only point of the review I'd disagree with. I do agree that Grados are more forward than the K70x, but from my experience I would say the HD650s are more laid-back.

 

[kool bubba ice]

Again, this iFROM another MEMBERs . I found it on Headroom. I won't post his name, due to possible flaming..

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by n3rdling /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was under the impression you actually had pretty limited experience, especially with high end headphones. Could you list some of the high end headphones you've heard for some perspective? I know you've heard the K1000.

That is correct. The reviewer owns the Q10 & auditioned some of the best headphones ever created.

 

[realmassy]

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Originally Posted by Bowedtoothdoc /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think the K7XX are so amp dependent it's hard for anyone to make judgement without stating what electronics they are using upstream. Before hearing them in a balanced setup I was about to give up on them. Balanced they are a totally different headphone with plenty of bass and midrange detail and no harshness at all.

Strongly agree about the balanced setup, absolutely brilliant headphones.

 

[K_19]

I knew that it was someone else's opinion once reading the final comments on the first post, but I can see how some people could have missed that (the whole thing is in first person, after all). I'd probably edit the first post and start it off in the beginning to make it clear that you're posting someone else's opinion.

 

[Ra97oR]

I never found K701 interesting enough to keep over an AD1000PRM, they are about on-par on detail but the PRM is faster and more exciting (maybe coloured to perform as such)

 

[Acix]

This is hilarious!! I totally thought this was your review and your new headphones. I'm wrong on both?

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is hilarious!! I totally thought this was your review and your new headphones. I'm wrong on both?

Yes. Sorry for the confusion. Edited the first page.

 

[wali]

What was your source and amp?


Edit: Well, you should have put the disclaimer that its not yours on the top of the thread.

 

[midoo1990]

Lol,you never indicated that it was someone's else review,how we were supposed to know?I take back what I said in my first post,I just thought you were praising yourself.