[Change is Good]

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Still I don't understand they still continue on with the K702, the K712 is supposed to replace it.

 
Which adds to the speculation that the K712 might actually be different... assuming that this new K702 comes with the memory pads. Does the K612 come with the new pads?

 

[tdockweiler]

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Which adds to the speculation that the K712 might actually be different... assuming that this new K702 comes with the memory pads. Does the K612 come with the new pads?

 
No new pads on the K612. Ok, unless black pads are new. They don't use memory foam. I asked AKG this on Facebook and they replied.
They did however tell me that the K712 was awesome and that everyone in the world should buy one.
 
Oh yeah, K1012 is out soon. ETA 9/3/13. I wasn't supposed to tell anyone.

 

[elwappo99]

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Which adds to the speculation that the K712 might actually be different... assuming that this new K702 comes with the memory pads. Does the K612 come with the new pads?

 
No new pads on the K612. Ok, unless black pads are new. They don't use memory foam. I asked AKG this on Facebook and they replied.
They did however tell me that the K712 was awesome and that everyone in the world should buy one.
 
Oh yeah, K1012 is out soon. ETA 9/3/13. I wasn't supposed to tell anyone.

 
 
I remember a few years ago they lead on everyone by using that page. Anyone that said "K1000 successor!", they replied with, "stay tuned, something big is coming". 
 
It took a few weeks after the Q701 release for us to realize that's what they meant! 

 

[Salvatore]

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I just got a pair of the normal K702 and now I know what the fuss is all about.  I like them...
 
 
...but, there is some bass missing.
 
 
I started to listen to jazz and everything sounded quite good.  I then put some Bob Marley and Buffalo Soldier sounded like it was coming from some old AM radio. 
 
A while back I remember reading in this thread that the bass on a K702 can improve by switching to the 65th Anniversary pads.  Is it a great improvement (in the bass) or just a little better?   Is it worth it or should I just try a different headphone (I need an open can for home use)?    The sub-bass on the K702 is there, and the quality is excellent...I just need a little more bass for stuff like Bob Marley and rock.    I have the K550s and the bass on that model is perfect...If I can get the bass somewhere in between the K702 and the K550 I would be a happy camper.
 
So, what do you guys think?
 

 
I feel the anniversary bass is similar to that of K550. Anniversaries are like balanced refined K550. I advice you to get the pads. Makes your K702 super versatile cans.

 

[chicolom]

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Hmmm... look at this...

Upgraded standard K702 with flat headband?

 
That's weird...

 

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[RoosterMKV]

I was looking at those newly listed K702's with MLE and pinged him about them since I was confused as hell.  Got this info from the vendor:

"[size=10pt]They are the new version from AKG.[/size]
 
[size=10pt] [size=10pt]- cobrasonics[/size]"[/size]


... I figured since I wasn't sure about them I'd just buy some X1's, but I think I may just pull the trigger and order these off ebay and maybe provide some feedback just to clear up the confusion behind them.  I'll report back when I have some further findings... and hopefully I don't regret trying them over the X1 or Annies.
 

 

[elwappo99]

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I was looking at those newly listed K702's with MLE and pinged him about them since I was confused as hell.  Got this info from the vendor:

"[size=10pt]They are the new version from AKG.[/size]
 
[size=10pt] [size=10pt]- cobrasonics[/size]"[/size]


... I figured since I wasn't sure about them I'd just buy some X1's, but I think I may just pull the trigger and order these off ebay and maybe provide some feedback just to clear up the confusion behind them.  I'll report back when I have some further findings... and hopefully I don't regret trying them over the X1 or Annies.
 

 
That's definitely interesting. Seems like there's a new gen of K702 out then. 

 

[jmsaxon69]

I think enough people slammed them for the bumps, they tried taking it off on the 65th Anniversary, it was a hit, so product change, no biggie.

 

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I think enough people slammed them for the bumps, they tried taking it off on the 65th Anniversary, it was a hit, so product change, no biggie.

There is a new version of k701 too. Look here:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/212768/pics-of-headphones-rules-one-pic-no-words/2850#post_9649088

 

[elwappo99]

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I think enough people slammed them for the bumps, they tried taking it off on the 65th Anniversary, it was a hit, so product change, no biggie.

 
Indeed, hope they do the same with the K701 as well

 

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Indeed, hope they do the same with the K701 as well

See my previous post

 

[RoosterMKV]

Hopefully they have the memory foam pads as the K702.65 since the Annies just hiked in price.  If they don't work out I'll pay the return shipping and order those X1's instead.
 

 

[jmsaxon69]

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There is a new version of k701 too. Look here:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/212768/pics-of-headphones-rules-one-pic-no-words/2850#post_9649088

Ohh, that looks nice! Looks padded more than the 65th is by a lot.  Hum...May need a change out!

 

[elwappo99]

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Indeed, hope they do the same with the K701 as well

See my previous post

 
Haha! Are you suuure, looks like a K701 in K501's skin!