[oldson]

thinking of giving up the search for the ad2000 in uk.
trying now to decide on the lesser ath-ad900 or the two options mentioned in the title.
the senns and akg's are easily re-cabled, this makes them more appealing for future upgrades!
all 3 are about the same price in uk. should i go with the 2 that are easily re-cabled or the at's?
or maybe , toss a coin?
cant audition all 3 in same place!
will be amped ,so that is not an issue.
will cable upgrades make a noticable difference cosidering the rest of my gear?

flac/winamp/aiso4all>mf v-dac> LD mkv(soon gs solo)>phones (currently ath-a900, closed)

 

[paaj]

You should be able to find a place with both hd650 and k702 (or k701, the same but white and probably cheaper). that way you know what you're gonna get. If you're thinking of buying in a normal store after audition, you can get both on internet for about the same price as one in a normal store

(ok not quite, €500 total)
ad2000 are more expensive (~€500/600? and you have to get them from Japan, so import taxes apply too.)

 

[rds]

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If you're thinking of buying in a normal store after audition, you can get both on internet for about the same price as one in a normal store

...and if everyone does that at some point there won't be 'normal stores' for people to audition headphones in.

 

[troymadison]

I'd get the K702 over the K701, much more comfortable.

 

[Fungi]

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Originally Posted by rds /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...and if everyone does that at some point there won't be 'normal stores' for people to audition headphones in.

High end headphones aren't where their profits come from.

Back on topic, I'd forget about cables for now, just find the headphones you like. I'd go the AD2000 route, but that's just me. I can't recommend the K701/702; I have it and don't find it that great, something's just off about it.

 

[troymadison]

Funny, I just listened to the K702 and I realized that I have little or no more desire to try more headphones, even in the "top tier" headphones such as the HE90/O2

 

[hockeyb213]

well you must like the akg line with 702's 701's and 601's

 

[Cankin]

I'd say K702 since it sounds closer to AD2000 than HD650. If I'm making a decision for myself, I'd take HD650 or K702 over AD2000 any day of the year.

 

[oldson]

looks like the ad2000 is off menu. as i cant find them in eu.
importing is gonn cost £500 plus the risk of import duty, which i am told, could well be another £100.
shame AT dont supply em to uk!

 

[apatN]

Don't go with the lesser AD900. In the end you will be disappointed (not to say they are not any good) but you will always wonder 'what about'.

Anyway, the Sennheiser and AKG are two completely different headphones. There has been written a lot of stuff about them on these boards. Do a search.

 

[oldson]

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Originally Posted by apatN /img/forum/go_quote.gif Don't go with the lesser AD900. In the end you will be disappointed (not to say they are not any good) but you will always wonder 'what about'. Anyway, the Sennheiser and AKG are two completely different headphones. There has been written a lot of stuff about them on these boards. Do a search.

i have done endless searching, believe me.
trouble is as we all know, everyones tastes and systems are different. so trying to build a consensus on two very good phones is difficult.
i could audition some , but not in same place/ time. so that is also difficult as memory fades quickly! (at my age

)
my head says "go with best price/deal".
waiting for my new amp to arrive 1st anyway.

 

[Aethelred]

I would take both AKG and HD650 - I liked AT 5000 but still not "the one" for everything. So I've keep 2 main cans for different music instead of one. Actually HD650s belong to my wife

 

[troymadison]

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Originally Posted by hockeyb213 /img/forum/go_quote.gif well you must like the akg line with 702's 701's and 601's

I also love the K501s, don't forget.

 

[donunus]

troymadison,
did you find any audible difference between the k701 and k702

 

[troymadison]

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Originally Posted by donunus /img/forum/go_quote.gif troymadison, did you find any audible difference between the k701 and k702

Honestly, I don't think so but not 100% sure. But don't be surprised if I do. I have been using the K702 exclusively for the past couple of weeks, so when I switch to using the K701, I'll probably know for sure.