[Outono Noite]

I understand there are numerous threads regarding these cans, but after reading them over and over, I seem to be a bit in the dark about the K701's bass extension. I wish I had the option of trying these out, but due to my location, I think it is pretty much impossible and I need the opinions of others to help me out.

I know the HD650's bass extension is awesome, but I want to know how these cans compare to a broken in AKG K701. I predominantly listen to electronica, downtempo, etc... (Ulrich Schnauss, M83, Air, Halloween Alaska, Goldfrapp, De-Phazz) and I need a pair of headphones that will be able to hit the low frequencies and handle the punch that some of the bass in these songs provide. Will the AKG do that?

 

[JaZZ]

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Originally Posted by Outono Noite Will the AKG do that?

In short: A strong «yes». The K 701 is awesome with electronica and the like (Goldfrapp), and lowest frequencies are its favorite dish.
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[warpdriver]

The K701, to my ears, has less mid-bass punch than the stock 650's. But it does reach very deep and provides good foundation and conveys the rhythm well. I think it will do an adequate job with your music.

 

[amartignano]

Yesterday my K701 is arrived at home.

The first thing I've tested was the bass, having read many opposite things about that.
And the bass is wonderful: tuneful, punchy, without mid-bass hump and very very deep.

bye
Andrew

 

[JaZZ]

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Originally Posted by amartignano Yesterday my K701 is arrived at home.

Finally! Congrats, Andrea!

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[amartignano]

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Originally Posted by JaZZ Finally! Congrats, Andrea! .

Yup!

One of the best buying of mine ever.

Andrew

 

[Solude]

Dang might be looking at AKG for my next set instead of revisiting Senn 600...