singh
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i would recommend the Matrix- mstage if you arelooking for sub 300 amp, and the burson audio HA160 if above that !
If you ever feel like upgrading and feel more up-close to the vocals, NOTHING will ever beat a vocal based CLOSED headphone. The feeling of the singer giving you a *private* session right next to your ear is intense. No open headphone can replicate that (definitely not speakers either...), but you can get accustomed to what open headphones can offer better for now.
You should try the k601 and I bet you would think differently
I used to think the same thing for long time until I heard those. I'm not a fan of the k701, but I love the k601.
If you get a chance, you should try the DJ100 also. I think you'd love it for vocals. This is the one rare headphone that seems to fit your description below perfectly and they're only $80!
To me, vocals on the k601 are nothing like those on the k701.
The plastic sounding vocals on the k701 were a bit hard for me to spot at first until I compared them side by side to my old DT-990 and HD-600.
You should try the k601 and I bet you would think differently
I used to think the same thing for long time until I heard those. I'm not a fan of the k701, but I love the k601.
If you get a chance, you should try the DJ100 also. I think you'd love it for vocals. This is the one rare headphone that seems to fit your description below perfectly and they're only $80!
To me, vocals on the k601 are nothing like those on the k701.
The plastic sounding vocals on the k701 were a bit hard for me to spot at first until I compared them side by side to my old DT-990 and HD-600.
Well, I've tried the K501, Sennheiser HD800, and the Beyer T1. I think they certainly sound great. AMAZING soundstage(and detail of course), but they can't replace a closed phone's intimacy. no no no they can not. Open headphones may top a closed phone in soundstage, but closed phone is 'where it's at' when you want your favorite singer to whisper in your ears XD
Gotta find the right closed phones though and it's easier said than done. Money is only a problem when you can actually find the ones you want to buy...
Quote:Well, I've tried the K501, Sennheiser HD800, and the Beyer T1. I think they certainly sound great. AMAZING soundstage(and detail of course), but they can't replace a closed phone's intimacy. no no no they can not. Open headphones may top a closed phone in soundstage, but closed phone is 'where it's at' when you want your favorite singer to whisper in your ears XD
Gotta find the right closed phones though and it's easier said than done. Money is only a problem when you can actually find the ones you want to buy...
The Beyers have a larger pad opening compared to stock and really open up the sound. a wonderful alternative to the K70x.
Quote:Quote:Well, I've tried the K501, Sennheiser HD800, and the Beyer T1. I think they certainly sound great. AMAZING soundstage(and detail of course), but they can't replace a closed phone's intimacy. no no no they can not. Open headphones may top a closed phone in soundstage, but closed phone is 'where it's at' when you want your favorite singer to whisper in your ears XD
Gotta find the right closed phones though and it's easier said than done. Money is only a problem when you can actually find the ones you want to buy...
The Beyers have a larger pad opening compared to stock and really open up the sound. a wonderful alternative to the K70x.
Maybe you can elaborate little more on the Beyers pads with the K702.
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Quote:Quote:Well, I've tried the K501, Sennheiser HD800, and the Beyer T1. I think they certainly sound great. AMAZING soundstage(and detail of course), but they can't replace a closed phone's intimacy. no no no they can not. Open headphones may top a closed phone in soundstage, but closed phone is 'where it's at' when you want your favorite singer to whisper in your ears XD
Gotta find the right closed phones though and it's easier said than done. Money is only a problem when you can actually find the ones you want to buy...
The Beyers have a larger pad opening compared to stock and really open up the sound. a wonderful alternative to the K70x.
Maybe you can elaborate little more on the Beyers pads with the K702.
the pads are for the K271. they're black-dyed Beyer pads from Larry at Headphile. HF member nickchen did a comparison review of different pads and rated these his favorite. the pad opening is larger than both the stock velour and pleather pads. bass is a little more linear without the mid-bass hump and they soundstage and sound "open-like" as the some other open cans like the dt990/hd650.