[UltraBird]

I currently own a pair of AKG K 240 MKII's (same sound as the 240 S), but I'm considering buying a closed pair of headphones for portable use. I had planned to buy a less expensive pair with the understanding that they would not match the SQ of my at-home K 240's, but looking at the HFI-580, I'm wondering:
could they replace my K 240's in terms of SQ?
That would be nice, since I'd only need one pair of headphones, but what are your opinions?
Thanks!

 

[Acix]

The HFI-580 have more bass and Punchy sounds. You also can try the PRO 550/650 for more open sounds feeling and bigger sound stage.

 

[UltraBird]

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Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif The HFI-580 have more bass and Punchy sounds. You also can try the PRO 550/650 for more open sounds feeling and bigger sound stage.

Could you get acceptable listening volume on the 550 from an iPod? I will frequently need to be using these unamped.

 

[Acix]

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Originally Posted by UltraBird /img/forum/go_quote.gif Could you get acceptable listening volume on the 550 from an iPod? I will frequently need to be using these unamped.

Yes, You can get acceptable volume from an iPod, unamped. You can try them out at Guitar center, or Robotspeak SF. The PRO 750 are 40 Ohms, or the ATM-50’s at 38 ohms ...

 

[UltraBird]

Do you think the 550/580 would beat my K 240?

 

[Acix]

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Originally Posted by UltraBird /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you think the 550/580 would beat my K 240?

The Ultrasone are aggressive on the bass with a lot of power and punchy sounds, more like DJ cans, even better. The 240MKll are more studio monitors with a more of a balance sound.

You need to try and see for yourself...(Full club party Vs Good studio balanced ).

About me... I will take the PRO 650 over the K-240MKll. And the K-702 over the PRO 650.