[oldwine]

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Originally Posted by Fitz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Absolutely

So in comparison, which one is better in performance? Darkvoice or X-Can?

 

[adanac061]

Are there many people out there with balanced k501's ??

 

[Fitz]

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Originally Posted by oldwine /img/forum/go_quote.gif So in comparison, which one is better in performance? Darkvoice or X-Can?

I don't know? I've never owned an x-can.

 

[OvidiuDanut]

Anyone here listened to the second generation varimotion drivers K501 compared to the original K501? What differences might there be?

 

[Pearlworld]

beautiful 'phones, pity about the lack of low end...

 

[Jacques]

Ok, this is not as easy as I thought. Like many here, I have a little stash (K240S, K501, SR-404, MDR-7506). At some point, I had some of those exotic AT woodies. However, the K501 invariably were the ones been connected to the Headmaster. The only serious contenders were the SR-404. So to make a long story short, the K501 were doing it for me.

When the K701 were announced, it sort of look like another FOM. But in time, curiosity got the better part of me and I bought a pair. Out of the box, I was disappointed. But in time they got better. There is nothing wrong with them, they are great cans and it is easy to see why so many like them.

But guess what is still connected to the Headmaster: K501.

I will let the K701 burn a bit more. I am guessing they have about 150 hours now. If I recall, the K501 took a very long time.

 

[Rnm4]

Had 'em. Liked 'em. But just couldn't get enough bottom end out of 'em. Well amped too.

 

[kukrisna]

the K501 is such a great phone, IMO and it really let me in on the possibilities of headphones

however...i've since gotten the K701 and i have about 175 hours on them and they, IMO, best the K501 in almost every way - sorry! - just sold off my K501 but i will always remember them...

 

[smegger]

i am about to get flamed for putting this here but is anyone interested in selling me a pair???

PM me if you are!!

 

[adanac061]

k501 is a wierd headphone price wise...

Sometimes you can't give it away...and sometimes you can't find one no matter how much money you offer...

 

[smegger]

tell me about it, seems there was a plaque a few months ago atm nothing being in the uk doesnt help either.

just got payed for my summer work and i want a new set of can to hang on my nice new diy stand!!

(and listen to of course) how good an amp do you need to k501s?

 

[adanac061]

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Originally Posted by smegger /img/forum/go_quote.gif tell me about it, seems there was a plaque a few months ago atm nothing being in the uk doesnt help either. just got payed for my summer work and i want a new set of can to hang on my nice new diy stand!! (and listen to of course) how good an amp do you need to k501s?

I personally think you can enjoy the K501 out of anything, but you will probably notice a lack of bass impact running it out of anything less than a proper desktop amp with some serious power.

 

[smegger]

as my sig says i have a cmoy which i build just for kicks i may be investing a soha kit soon tho but if i got these i hear a bass heavy amp is a good idea? but i am sure the cmoy will tide me over!

 

[Jacques]

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Originally Posted by adanac061 /img/forum/go_quote.gif k501 is a wierd headphone price wise... Sometimes you can't give it away...and sometimes you can't find one no matter how much money you offer...

Somehow, I get the feeling that in few years, some golden ears reviewer will rediscover them and and they will be the hot thing to have. I just like them, bass or not.

 

[jrosenth]

Update:

I've been listening to a 500 with an Original Master amp, which really brings the bass, and the 500 is now very nicely balanced. When using that amp with the later model 501, which is really has bass, it's almost too much bass - seriously.

Basically if you have a regular/bass light 501 that Original Master is the value amp for you.