MD1032
Headphoneus Supremus
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I can't stand the K701's... they sound terrible with rock. Almost no bass to speak of, even on the highest-end setups. All-arounder? Hardly. For me, that would go to the HD595's.
Originally Posted by pataburd /img/forum/go_quote.gif Invariably, when putting the K701 back on after listening to any other headphone, I tend to prefer them [the K701]. That said, I find the K501 more midrange-forward and therefore in some respects clearer and more detailed in the midrange (i.e., picking up midrange nuances in vocals, strings, brass, etc.), precisely because these frequencies are purposely showcased, with no corresponding "competition" from the very highs or the lows. The RAL re-cable greatly enlarged the sound stage of the K701, but the stock K501 are not far behind, if not on-par with, the RAL/K701 in that respect. |
Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif That forward midrange is so engaging with the k501 that I prefer it to the k701. The k701 is slightly more refined, so I can see why people like both. The k701 is closer to the k1000's signature than the k501's, but overall out of all the akg's I prefer the midrange of the k501 the most. |
AKG K-701's. The best all rounder. |
Originally Posted by ken36 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm a believer. |
Originally Posted by OvidiuDanut /img/forum/go_quote.gif Isint there anything one man can do to loosen up a bit that headband?... |
Originally Posted by Rednamalas1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I agree, I tried Arietta, and didn't like it. I tried uAMP (don't laugh) and didn't like it I tried MOVE and didn't like it, I finally tried BADA PH-12 and my K701 likes it a LOT I would like to try Canamp and Darkvoice sometime |
Originally Posted by FinnishPower /img/forum/go_quote.gif what did you find when you used the Arietta? |