yklee118
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Difference of opinion. The AKG K701 headphones are well designed in both the driver and dampening areas. The Sennheisers are also well designed in both those fields. I have a fellow who designs headphones for Audio Technica and his other hobby is to understand the competition in order to make a better design to add to their own line up (A long time Japanese Friend of mine). The AKG K701 has two baffles while the HD650 has one. AKG's patented varimotion driver coupled to the K701's baffles make for a rather near neutral design with a little too much control (this is somewhat better than Sennheiser's rather loose response) and this basically is what causes the rather low quantity of bass. Mr. Olblueyez is right on the fact bass quantity regardless of burn-in status with the K701 is low, however there is a modification that is completely reversible that will increase low-end punch with a compromise in openness. This mod I prefer since the K701 sounds fuller with richer low and mid-range tones, while still preserving the upper-end frequencies without having the any of the bright or cold harsh sonic tones.
Still not as full as with the HD650, but in all fairness, the AKG K701/2 have a much cleaner representation of sound-stage and dynamics while pure listening enjoyment can be had with the HD650. I like both the K701/2 and the HD650. Both have a different presentation of audio frequencies and I find that if a little attention is paid, the K701/2 can have similar audio qualities as with the Sennheiser HD650. This is only based on my observations.
Disagree or agree it is all up to you all.
Colored bass on the HD650, no. Just a rich and fuller experience.
The AKG K701/2 bass deficient. No either. Just cleaner with no particular frequency emphasis.
Both headphones need to have the user make some changes to suit his or her sound preference. Change the cable with the Sennheiser, and the sound will be a bit better. The AKG needs to have a different dampener (the foam ring covering the driver) in order for some of the low-end frequencies to come out a bit giving a little bit more a fuller range.
Again this is based on my experiences
Take care everybody.
| Originally Posted by olblueyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif Maybe you need a real headphone amp. 
Headphone Amp Inventory RME Digi 96/8 NI AK1 Indigo Dj Lexicon Omega Audiomedia lll I dont see any tubes there. Kids these days, they're all on solid state. 
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| Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hehehe...you're pathetic in your dramatic frustration. 5,000 posts and you still don't get it. The HD650 are way too COLORED IN THE BASS. And the K701s are not! 
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Difference of opinion. The AKG K701 headphones are well designed in both the driver and dampening areas. The Sennheisers are also well designed in both those fields. I have a fellow who designs headphones for Audio Technica and his other hobby is to understand the competition in order to make a better design to add to their own line up (A long time Japanese Friend of mine). The AKG K701 has two baffles while the HD650 has one. AKG's patented varimotion driver coupled to the K701's baffles make for a rather near neutral design with a little too much control (this is somewhat better than Sennheiser's rather loose response) and this basically is what causes the rather low quantity of bass. Mr. Olblueyez is right on the fact bass quantity regardless of burn-in status with the K701 is low, however there is a modification that is completely reversible that will increase low-end punch with a compromise in openness. This mod I prefer since the K701 sounds fuller with richer low and mid-range tones, while still preserving the upper-end frequencies without having the any of the bright or cold harsh sonic tones.
Still not as full as with the HD650, but in all fairness, the AKG K701/2 have a much cleaner representation of sound-stage and dynamics while pure listening enjoyment can be had with the HD650. I like both the K701/2 and the HD650. Both have a different presentation of audio frequencies and I find that if a little attention is paid, the K701/2 can have similar audio qualities as with the Sennheiser HD650. This is only based on my observations.
Disagree or agree it is all up to you all.
Colored bass on the HD650, no. Just a rich and fuller experience.
The AKG K701/2 bass deficient. No either. Just cleaner with no particular frequency emphasis.
Both headphones need to have the user make some changes to suit his or her sound preference. Change the cable with the Sennheiser, and the sound will be a bit better. The AKG needs to have a different dampener (the foam ring covering the driver) in order for some of the low-end frequencies to come out a bit giving a little bit more a fuller range.
Again this is based on my experiences
Take care everybody.
