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My own experiences are similar. I prefer the K 701 to the HD 650 for rock -- and in fact generally like how it presents rock music. No excessive treble here, just a tiny bit of emphasis; at the same time very tight and deep bass with lots of energy and impact, very fast. An ideal bass characteristic for rhythmical music. No other headphone I've heard makes drum beats sound so impulsive and impactful -- a sharp impulse without any broadening/softening.
Break-in is one essential point, also earpiece positioning (in all 3 dimensions!).
I'm fully aware that the K 701 is not for everyone -- not suited to everybody's ears. Just as little is it the epitome of an unmusical and cold headphone as some people make it look like -- out of personal disappointment. There are people like me who enjoy it -- and there's nothing wrong with that.
I would never bash a headphone I personally don't like. Maybe I'm too old for such kindergarten behavior...
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Originally Posted by nigeljames /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have K701s and HD650 and listen to rock and metal. All the K701 need is a good amp and they do rock very well. Compared to the Senn's they have better clarity bass control and more explicit HF. Lead guitar actually sounds like an expression instrument where on the Senns (even with Equinox cable) lead guitar is muted and like most HFs sounds lifeless. The AKGs are not laid back and have more life than the Senns. They also have plenty of powerful, controlled and proportioned bass if it is on the recording and you have a good amp. |
My own experiences are similar. I prefer the K 701 to the HD 650 for rock -- and in fact generally like how it presents rock music. No excessive treble here, just a tiny bit of emphasis; at the same time very tight and deep bass with lots of energy and impact, very fast. An ideal bass characteristic for rhythmical music. No other headphone I've heard makes drum beats sound so impulsive and impactful -- a sharp impulse without any broadening/softening.
Break-in is one essential point, also earpiece positioning (in all 3 dimensions!).
I'm fully aware that the K 701 is not for everyone -- not suited to everybody's ears. Just as little is it the epitome of an unmusical and cold headphone as some people make it look like -- out of personal disappointment. There are people like me who enjoy it -- and there's nothing wrong with that.
I would never bash a headphone I personally don't like. Maybe I'm too old for such kindergarten behavior...
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