AGK K601 or K701?

[Baba]

I really like AKG and am looking for a pair of their high-end, reference 'phones. Currently, I can purchase the AKG K601 for $199, new, or their K701's for $253, new.
Is the K701's sound quality, or listening experience, really that much more enhanced over the K601, or is the difference more subtle?
The K701 is a bit more elegant in looks, but my first criteria in choosing a 'phone is listening experience. And, of course, the difference in purchase price between the two, currently, is just $54.
Which of the two would you go for and why?
I might say, here, that there are no AKG retailers anywhere near me, so I'm unable to get my hands on the K601 or K701 to compare them. But I've owned a pair of K500's for several years and love them.

 

[Asr]

Those prices are beaten by the prices that NSL offers.

www.northernsound.net

 

[Dimitris]

Get the 701 so that you dont wonder how they sound when you get the 601.

 

[Balisarda]

If you can afford AKG's top of the line, why even consider dropping down a level? And especially for only $50 more! Go for the K 701!

This is one of many reasons I love headphones: where else in this world can you upgrade to the top of the line for only $50 more?! (No, supersizing your McDonald's order doesn't count!) :^)

 

[TimmyMac]

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Originally Posted by Balisarda If you can afford AKG's top of the line, why even consider dropping down a level? And especially for only $50 more! Go for the K 701! This is one of many reasons I love headphones: where else in this world can you upgrade to the top of the line for only $50 more?! (No, supersizing your McDonald's order doesn't count!) :^)

Hahahha

 

[Dimitris]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asr Those prices are beaten by the prices that NSL offers. www.northernsound.net

How much are the 701 on this site?Less than 253$?Thats amazing!

 

[apnk]

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Originally Posted by Asr Those prices are beaten by the prices that NSL offers. www.northernsound.net

Um, no. It's about the same I emailed them and they replied:

AKG K601 - $183.82
AKG K701 - $244.42

 

[aaron-xp]

Go for the K701 and don't look back. I really prefer it over the K601, though I couldn't afford it at the point of time when I got the K601.

By the way, (in my opinion) both the K601 and K701 look real good (and similar), so looks shouldn't be a big factor is deciding between them.

 

[denl82]

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Originally Posted by aaron-xp /img/forum/go_quote.gif Go for the K701 and don't look back. I really prefer it over the K601, though I couldn't afford it at the point of time when I got the K601. By the way, (in my opinion) both the K601 and K701 look real good (and similar), so looks shouldn't be a big factor is deciding between them.

hey Aaron, do you think you can describe the important differences between the k701 and the k601? Afaik the k701 is clearer sounding, and has better bass. Is there anything else?

TY

Oh, and ty for your help via pm's

 

[Genocide]

if only the k701 has a black colour too, that would make my decision to get it so fast

 

[cantsleep]

for $250, i would get it right now.
but again.. it doesnt fit me too well..

 

[3x331m]

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Originally Posted by Genocide /img/forum/go_quote.gif if only the k701 has a black colour too, that would make my decision to get it so fast

They could have named them "iK701"

At the first look at mine, my cousin thought they are new Apple headphones....

The sound made up for the color.

 

[aaron-xp]

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Originally Posted by denl82 /img/forum/go_quote.gif hey Aaron, do you think you can describe the important differences between the k701 and the k601? Afaik the k701 is clearer sounding, and has better bass. Is there anything else? TY Oh, and ty for your help via pm's

That more or less sums it up, though my listening session with the K701 was rather short (but nothing short of an enjoyable one). You'd be better of asking some who have both the K701 and K601 (though I can't remember anyone off the top of my head, it seems that once you get a K701, a K601 is not really needed).

You're welcome.

 

[denl82]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaron-xp /img/forum/go_quote.gif That more or less sums it up, though my listening session with the K701 was rather short (but nothing short of an enjoyable one). You'd be better of asking some who have both the K701 and K601 (though I can't remember anyone off the top of my head, it seems that once you get a K701, a K601 is not really needed). You're welcome.

Ty

 

[jirams]

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Originally Posted by Dimitris /img/forum/go_quote.gif Get the 701 so that you dont wonder how they sound when you get the 601.

Good advice here from Dimitris - how often I have gone for the slightly cheaper option and eventually ended up with both