[SteeleBlayde]

I cant make up my mind! Anyone heard both of these and can explain any differences in sound quality? (Other than that one is closed and the other is open?

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[Eagle_Driver]

I've heard the AKG K501, and other than it being a bit light on the bass, it sounded good. Be advised, however, that you'll need quite a beefy headphone amp in order to adequately drive that 'phone - it's even less efficient and less sensitive than the Sennheiser HD 600.

I haven't heard the AKG K271S Studio headphone. But from what I've read on Headroom's site, the 271 is a HUGE improvement over its K270S predecessor. In fact, they prefer this 'phone over the (in their opinion) somewhat overwarm Beyerdynamic DT 250-80 (which is still good, in their judgment) for studio monitoring use. The K271S is easily powered by an unamped portable but will sound better with an amp.

Hope this helps.

 

[pedxing]

AKG 501 has a huge sound stage if powered by a good matching amp. In my opinion, the bass rolls of a little too soon.

 

[wallijonn]

what sound are you looking for?

PS,

why are you bothering? I read your profile.