[odgr]

[size=6pt] [size=11pt]hello, new member here and new I'm everything respecting audio.[size=11pt] [/size][/size]
[size=6pt] [size=11pt]first post, btw.[/size][/size]
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[size=6pt] [size=11pt]looking to upgrade my Audio Technica ATH-A900, I'm between the AKG K 242 vs the AKG K 272.  I was going to buy the K 242 because of the semi-open design [size=11pt]but  willing to spend 85$ more on the K 272. believe [/size][size=11pt] because of the price that the 272 is better deal than the 242.[/size][/size]
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[size=6pt] [size=11pt]any [size=11pt]advice?[/size][size=11pt] [/size][/size]
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[size=6pt] [size=11pt]will be using it with a Matrix "mini-[size=11pt]i" Balanced DAC[/size][size=11pt] [/size][/size]
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[size=6pt] [size=11pt]thanks![size=11pt] [/size][/size]
 
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[viralcow]

Neither is an upgrade to the A900. From AKG, you should get at least the Q701/K550 to be a substantial improvement IMO.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

For me K271S was a HUGE upgrade from A900 mostly because of the sucked out mids on A900. Never learned to like K702 and sold them off but still enjoying K271.
 

 

[odgr]

i try the 701, didn't like them that much, 
to flat for my taste, 
maybe my ears are to young,
cause i here a lot of those 701, 

 

[odgr]

wich one is better, 
k242 or the k272?
does the open back make much diference?

 

[Tjj226 Angel]

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Neither is an upgrade to the A900. From AKG, you should get at least the Q701/K550 to be a substantial improvement IMO.

 
The Q701 would be a good choice, but it is more of what I like to call a slantgrade. A half way point between and upgrade and a side grade. 
 
The Q701s would be good, but before you do that, I would actually say to maybe get better audio equipment like a dedicated dac and amp (that is assuming you don't already have one of course). 
 
As for headphones go, a true upgrade would be something like getting into a pair of HE-400s or 500s. Maybe even some sennheiser 650s. 

 

[Tjj226 Angel]

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wich one is better, 
k242 or the k272?
does the open back make much diference?

Open back is better. It has a larger sound stage. 

 

[odgr]

thanks everybody!

 

[inasafeplace]

If the K272 sounds oike the K271, then I will recommend the K242HD anytime. They have much better bass and clarity.