[fl00r]

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Originally Posted by dgbiker1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I hate to be captain obvious here, but have you tried plugging the K701s into another source to be sure it's the K701s that are damaged?

Yes, I tried the K701's in several other sources but the left driver is as good as dead.

I will take your advices to heart, thanks everyone!

 

[sunneebear]

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Originally Posted by fl00r /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, I tried the K701's in several other sources but the left driver is as good as dead.

Bummer dude. I can picture your face right now looking like the dog in your avatar.

 

[fl00r]

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Originally Posted by sunneebear /img/forum/go_quote.gif Bummer dude. I can picture your face right now looking like the dog in your avatar.

LOL! No way man, not even close

After all it's only gear and this is an excellent excuse to buy the HD650's to keep me company while waiting for the K701's to be repaired

Please don't worry about me

 

[fl00r]

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Originally Posted by fl00r /img/forum/go_quote.gif LOL! No way man, not even close After all it's only gear and this is an excellent excuse to buy the HD650's to keep me company while waiting for the K701's to be repaired Please don't worry about me

Sorry for digging up this old thread but this is how the story ended:
I got my K701's back today, repaired. I guess they replaced the left driver (no charge).
Now I've got a weird burn-in problem: zero hours on the left driver, 700+ hours on the right driver

Ben

 

[Penchum]

Quote:

Originally Posted by fl00r /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry for digging up this old thread but this is how the story ended: I got my K701's back today, repaired. I guess they replaced the left driver (no charge). Now I've got a weird burn-in problem: zero hours on the left driver, 700+ hours on the right driver Ben

I guess you just tilt your head to one side for a while!

 

[fl00r]

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Originally Posted by Penchum /img/forum/go_quote.gif I guess you just tilt your head to one side for a while!

LOL, after 700 hours you shall know me by my bandy neck

 

[tfarney]

Did you buy those HD650s to hold you over while the 701s were in the shop? If so, are you up for a compare and contrast? I'd be very interested to hear what a listener feels he lost/gained in the switch from 701s to 650s.

Tim

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Originally Posted by fl00r /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry for digging up this old thread but this is how the story ended: I got my K701's back today, repaired. I guess they replaced the left driver (no charge). Now I've got a weird burn-in problem: zero hours on the left driver, 700+ hours on the right driver Ben

 

[fl00r]

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Originally Posted by tfarney /img/forum/go_quote.gif Did you buy those HD650s to hold you over while the 701s were in the shop? If so, are you up for a compare and contrast? I'd be very interested to hear what a listener feels he lost/gained in the switch from 701s to 650s. Tim

I did buy the HD650's indeed

Give me a couple of days for a verdict.
Meanwhile I suggest doing a search, there are tons of threads comparing these two headphones from people who are far more capable and experienced than I am.

 

[DefectiveAudioComponent]

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Originally Posted by fl00r /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now I've got a weird burn-in problem: zero hours on the left driver, 700+ hours on the right driver Ben

In that case... you have an excellent opportunity to hear what 700+ hours of burn in does. How does the ears differ?

 

[fl00r]

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Originally Posted by DefectiveAudioComponent /img/forum/go_quote.gif In that case... you have an excellent opportunity to hear what 700+ hours of burn in does. How does the ears differ?

The left driver is extremely thin sounding. The right one has far more bass and body.
Well, that didn't come as a surprise.

 

[kamal007]

well, you can EQ them and just let music/pink noise play in the left driver to burn them in.

 

[LostOne.TR]

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Originally Posted by kamal007 /img/forum/go_quote.gif well, you can EQ them and just let music/pink noise play in the left driver to burn them in.

Very good idea there. Dang...I was just in a situation where that might have been a good option to try. Too late now though =/

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Yeah, after 500 hours of music (or 20 min pink noise alternating with 2 min silence) the new one will sound like the one with a bazillion hours and you wont know the difference.

In three weeks they'll be ready to enjoy...

 

[fl00r]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah, after 500 hours of music (or 20 min pink noise alternating with 2 min silence) the new one will sound like the one with a bazillion hours and you wont know the difference. In three weeks they'll be ready to enjoy...

Thanks!

Only problem is to find a source on which I can balance the sound to the left channel only.
I tried my receiver and portable CDP but I can't set the balance only on the left channel; there's still coming some sound out of the right driver.

I'd rather not leave my laptop on for 3 weeks, 24/7.

Furthermore can you recommend me site where I can download pink noise?

Ben

 

[ammatos]

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Originally Posted by fl00r /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks! Only problem is to find a source on which I can balance the sound to the left channel only. I tried my receiver and portable CDP but I can't set the balance only on the left channel; there's still coming some sound out of the right driver. I'd rather not leave my laptop on for 3 weeks, 24/7. Furthermore can you recommend me site where I can download pink noise? Ben

May I suggest that you use a MONO source feed via the left channel only, or simple drop some sort of y-adapter (L/R rca to 1/4 or 1/8 phone) and feed only the left input. Hope this helps.

best,

angel