AKG k702....Possible regret?
Jul 7, 2010 at 8:16 PM Post #31 of 99


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linus108 said:
It must be my lucky day because my friend just sold me me his extra pair of HD-600's for $150. Listening to them now...and they sound pretty fantastic! Oh no, I guess I have that bug you guys were talking about.
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The headphones were already broken in (so I was told). But wow, my jaw is on the floor. Now I can't wait to get more into this. I don't even have a proper amp yet, and I'm hearing music like I've never have before. Mind you this is just first impressions. Now I'm pretty excited to try out the K702's to do a comparison. Altho it might be unfair, as the 702's will be brand new.
 
I really need to get an amp.
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Despite the difference in sound signature, I bet you the HD600's will sound better to you than the 'new' 702's.  They will be at a disadvantage lol.
 
Jul 7, 2010 at 8:20 PM Post #32 of 99

 
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linus108 said:
It must be my lucky day because my friend just sold me me his extra pair of HD-600's for $150. Listening to them now...and they sound pretty fantastic! Oh no, I guess I have that bug you guys were talking about.
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The headphones were already broken in (so I was told). But wow, my jaw is on the floor. Now I can't wait to get more into this. I don't even have a proper amp yet, and I'm hearing music like I've never have before. Mind you this is just first impressions. Now I'm pretty excited to try out the K702's to do a comparison. Altho it might be unfair, as the 702's will be brand new.
 
I really need to get an amp.
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Careful that you don't get addicted to buying gear, and that you don't overspend. It's so easy to just want more and more gear, and overshoot your budget. Thats a mistake I have made lately with hi-fi. In the last couple of months I have bought a Buffalo DAC, new speakers and now the K702's. Should not have spent so much, but for some reason I felt like I "needed" these things. Silly really.
 
 
Jul 7, 2010 at 8:25 PM Post #33 of 99
Good advice. I'll limit myself to just two headphones for now. Either I'll keep the K702s or I'll get a refund and get a pair of Grados. Either way I won't go beyond that for now.
 
Still need and amp, but I'll make sure to research and buy just one. I'm pretty frugal usually,  but when my friend found out I was expanding this hobby, he had an extra pair he wanted to sell to me. And the price was very good. So I didn't want to pass up.
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Jul 7, 2010 at 8:30 PM Post #34 of 99


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momomo6789 said:
 
they lack bass and are tinny sounding .... is balanced b22 decent enough ?
 
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"Lush" is not a word I would use to describe them.
 
I did like them (but yes they can sound thin at times and I did need to EQ the bass up), but with prog. rock and jazz (cheers to the Rush fan
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) they are quite commendable IMO.
 
For rock/metal, the SR225i's would be the way to go. Actually both would be very complimentary cans to have in a collection.
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Jul 7, 2010 at 8:32 PM Post #36 of 99


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revolink24 said:
Don't worry, 95% of us dislike the Beats.
And we're pretty laid back in the end despite some overwhelming debates 
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Glad you're enjoying it. Half the fun of Head-fi is in the journey, just don't let it anywhere near your wallet.
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I would venture to say: 99.99% is more accurate.
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Jul 7, 2010 at 8:38 PM Post #39 of 99
Again, it's up to you whether you feel the K702's have enough bass or sound right. It could be "thin" for some, but good enough for others. I like jazz, classical, pop, and rock(not the heavy stuff) and the bass is pretty good. hmmm.. I'd like just a little more bass on some tracks, but the K702's are definitely not thin to me.
Having said that, the one thing that bugs me is the headband - it can get uncomfortable with the headphones resting on my head for more than 2 hrs.  You may or may not find that an issue. As far as the music goes, though, there's a lot to like about it.
 
Jul 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM Post #40 of 99
Both the 600 and 702 are pretty good cans for the price. A used 702 goes for under 2. Both will perform better with a good amp. Both need a good amp to stand above comparable priced cans. I lived with the 580 modded with the 701 for a month. In the end, I liked the highs a little better on the 701s. Either would be worth building a system around.
 
Jul 7, 2010 at 8:55 PM Post #43 of 99

 
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Cool...where?

I'm seeing them here in their hometown (Toronto) this summer as well (for 6th time).
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I'm catching them in Irvine, Ca. I know I'm only 22, but I share your guys excitement in finally getting to see the Camera Eye live. Can't wait to see Moving Pictures in its entirety.
 
Jul 7, 2010 at 8:56 PM Post #44 of 99
The K701 is really, really boring without an amp. Where's the instrument separation? Where's the soundstage? For unamped listening I could think of quite a few better models - the Audio Technicas, probably even the new T50p does better with no powerful amp around. 
 
(edited - without an amp, not with boring with an amp).
 
Jul 7, 2010 at 8:57 PM Post #45 of 99


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happy camper said:
Both the 600 and 702 are pretty good cans for the price. A used 702 goes for under 2. Both will perform better with a good amp. Both need a good amp to stand above comparable priced cans. I lived with the 580 modded with the 701 for a month. In the end, I liked the highs a little better on the 701s. Either would be worth building a system around.
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Thanks for this. Does anyone have a good recommendation for an amp for both HD 600 and k702s? Ideally I would like to keep it under $400...but if need be, I'll wait till I have the money the spend.
 
I'm going to be looking in the FS forum and online for some. I keep hearing good things about the MKIII's.
 
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