[franci2105]

So the Akg k872 sound better with the HO100 than with the Bryston?

 

[Rob80b]

So the Akg k872 sound better with the HO100 than with the Bryston?

No..IMHO the Bryston still wins out overall, base, harmonics, ........"so a price no object" the BHA-1 is still my preferred choice. To answer your original question "What's the best amplifier for the Akg k872?"... that probably brings us into subjective territory and impossible to answer but technically speaking the Bryston is definitely up there.

 

[Trentof]

Кто-нибудь разбирал свои наушники 872?
Красный провод заземлен?

 

[Rob80b]

Кто-нибудь разбирал свои наушники 872?
Красный провод заземлен?

"Has anyone taken apart their 872 headphones?
Is the red wire grounded?"

Haven't taken my K872 apart but on all previous sets the white is usual the common ground, red would be the Right channel + and yellow (or other color?) Left channel +.

 

[helloh3adfi]

Got a K872 to test. Unfortunately the headband is not big enough for my head so I can't place my ears in the middle. :/ So my ears are more on the bottom side and the edge of the earpads are literally cutting my ears. Also you feel a strong vacuum whenever you wear them. That's more annoying than some Audeze cans. I also tried the AutoEQ profile, but it's complete garbage. The highs will be annoying and the bass too thin. Without this Eq it's a lot better and warmer.

 

[jagwap]

Got a K872 to test. Unfortunately the headband is not big enough for my head so I can't place my ears in the middle. :/ So my ears are more on the bottom side and the edge of the earpads are literally cutting my ears. Also you feel a strong vacuum whenever you wear them. That's more annoying than some Audeze cans. I also tried the AutoEQ profile, but it's complete garbage. The highs will be annoying and the bass too thin. Without this Eq it's a lot better and warmer.

Wow. I have the largest head I know (as measured at school when studying biology measuring the school) and I am on the last 2 clicks. Are you wearing the headband towards the back of your head, looking diagonally from the side? If yes, try the headband straight down. The position of the earcup has a noticeable effect on the sound as it often does.

 

[helloh3adfi]

I tried them straight on top and more on the front side. Headband's too small. They're not for me.

 

[Rob80b]

Anyone find a decent replacement cable...I'm finding I've been using my K872s more than my HD800Sand Hd660S and was hoping to pick up a shorter well made 5- 6' with a 1/4" plug...no adapters please.

2 contenders so far.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/162396765213?var=461424688492
Like the fact that they're using, Belden cable and Neutrik, LEMO connectors.


https://fogcityaudio.com/products/akg-k812-k872-headphone-cable
Not sure of the connectors but Mogami is a good choice and Sleeved in Paracord ...which I like.

 

[plakat]

Anyone find a decent replacement cable...I'm finding I've been using my K872s more than my HD800Sand Hd660S and was hoping to pick up a shorter well made 5- 6' with a 1/4" plug...no adapters please.

2 contenders so far.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/162396765213?var=461424688492
Like the fact that they're using, Belden cable and Neutrik, LEMO connectors.


https://fogcityaudio.com/products/akg-k812-k872-headphone-cable
Not sure of the connectors but Mogami is a good choice and Sleeved in Paracord ...which I like.

Looks nice. I had one custom made years ago (initially for the K812 actually), so I fully understand the desire to have a shorter cable…

 

[Rob80b]

Looks nice. I had one custom made years ago (initially for the K812 actually), so I fully understand the desire to have a shorter cable…

Thanks to John I've been pointed to these also.

Try Arctic Cables as well - an abundance of choices.
https://www.arcticcables.com/

...similar construction and pricing to Fogcity.

 

[plakat]

@Rob80b you might also want to take a look at Forza Audioworks:
https://forzaaudioworks.com/en/category.php?id_category=36

The offer K812/K872 compatible connectors as well, prices are reasonable (for most cables), yet shipping to Ontario might be expensive.

 

[jagwap]

Anyone find a decent replacement cable...I'm finding I've been using my K872s more than my HD800Sand Hd660S and was hoping to pick up a shorter well made 5- 6' with a 1/4" plug...no adapters please.

2 contenders so far.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/162396765213?var=461424688492
Like the fact that they're using, Belden cable and Neutrik, LEMO connectors.


https://fogcityaudio.com/products/akg-k812-k872-headphone-cable
Not sure of the connectors but Mogami is a good choice and Sleeved in Paracord ...which I like.

I made my own a few years back, with resistors built in to trigger high impedance mode on LG phones' socket. I know they are not exactly portable, but they pair nicely at work. The little connector is fiddly, but not beyond a steady hand with a soldering iron.

 

[Rob80b]

I made my own a few years back,............ The little connector is fiddly, but not beyond a steady hand with a soldering iron.

Previously I had always made my own cables and sometimes I still do...but yes the little connectors are getting tinier and with age eyes and steady hands have seen better days so now wiser to leave it up to more nibble fingers. Problem when you're a DIYer the prices one sees for cables are just silly, but if folks are willing to drink the cool-aid......

 

[Rob80b]

So went with the Arctic Cables...will show and tell once they arrive in a few weeks or so.

 

[Rob80b]

While waiting on the cable got an early birthday present for myself…a NIB Sennheiser HD630VB….another bad boy to compare with the K872. Sounded totally mediocre fresh out of the box but radically changed throughout the day…amazing sub base and doesn't appear to be bothered by glasses. The AKG are still in another class (or maybe shouldn’t declare that yet) but believe I got a spot for these…the one the Focal Elegia currently hold.