[Piotr Ryka]

Maybe this review will be useful for someone. 
 
http://hifiphilosophy.com/akg-k1000-z-kablem-entreq-atlantis-konfrontacja-dawnego-flagowca-z-nowym/?caly-artykul=1
 
Greets for all K1000 owners.

 

[DutchGFX]

I just listened to my pair for the first time, and there is the rattle in the right channel. Any fix?

 

[bearded man]

I just listened to my pair for the first time, and there is the rattle in the right channel. Any fix?

You may find some help here :
http://www.head-fi.org/t/57805/history-of-the-akg-k1000

 

[MrTechAgent]

Can anyone help me find a K1000 for a good price?

I was about to grab a pair for 600 Euros in Germany couple months ago. Due to unfortunate events, the seller was 4 hours away from me and I had to catch a flight. 

Anyway, I haven't come across any decent offers. People have unrealistic prices and are shooting for the sky. If anyone wants to get rid of a pair, PM me or at least help me find one, thanks!

 

[esco]

#10875

 

[MediaEx]

sn 10910

 

[NNewman]

Hello. I'm willing to have a pair of k1000, but I want to buy at first and amp for them. Since good suitable amps are very expensive, I was looking around for a long time for any price-suitable variant. I think that I have found one on Aliexpress.http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32393089288.html?aff_click_id=487187bd29914a67a5411acfd27fcaa9-1456686889314-04662-nqBeUjiaq&aff_platform=y
It is Music Hall k701. But in the text it is written that this is a copy of the original SMP for k1000. Does anybody tried it or even heard about it? Change wires and capacitors then for me it's not a problem.

 

[xlnc]

#10173

 

[darinf]

Just received #03344.
 
    

 

[Dillan]

I am tempted to pull the trigger on a pair of K1000's. Anyone have any solid, real advice for someone on the fence who likes a big soundstage and a lot of detail? Bass and mids are by far my favorite two frequencies with treble being important (but HD800 always gave me a headache).
 
Anyone selling theres or anyone know a reliable good place to buy a pair?
 
The most important question: I have heard of the dreaded "rattle" of the grille from time to time. Is that something that is audible on all of them. Do you guys all experience the rattle at least sometimes?

 

[wink]

Neither of mine rattle.....  

 

[Dillan]

  Neither of mine rattle.....  

So you'll sell one of them to me and we can both live happily ever after?

 

[darinf]

  I am tempted to pull the trigger on a pair of K1000's. Anyone have any solid, real advice for someone on the fence who likes a big soundstage and a lot of detail? Bass and mids are by far my favorite two frequencies with treble being important (but HD800 always gave me a headache).
 
Anyone selling theres or anyone know a reliable good place to buy a pair?
 
The most important question: I have heard of the dreaded "rattle" of the grille from time to time. Is that something that is audible on all of them. Do you guys all experience the rattle at least sometimes?

I'll take a stab at this since I just bought a pair of K1000's (s/n 03344) and also own HD800's.
 
Like you, unmodified HD800's hurt my ears due to the highs. And I like elevated highs like Stax 009's. But the difference is that to me the HD800's can be harsh especially on sub-par recordings. But the Stax 009's have much smoother highs so they never hurt my ears.
 
The AKG K1000's remind me a lot of the SR-009's. Elevated high end, but very smooth and non-fatiguing. This also translates to tons of detail, air, and speed.
And when using my Out Of Your Head software, I would say that the K1000's are among the best headphones to recreate the rooms and speakers.
Really amazing soundstage!
 
But, the only issue is the bass, as many other's have mentioned. I don't really have access to a lot of different amps to try, so my impression of the bass may have to do with the amps I am using. 
I have tried my Schiit Ragnarok and an old Carver m4.0T amp (rated at 375W per channel into 8 Ohms). 
The bass is pretty light even compared to the Stax 009 or the HD800's. There is bass and it sounds good, but when you mention that bass and mids are you favorite frequencies, then I assume you will be disappointed in the bass quantity.
Maybe with a better amp, there would be more bass.
 
I guess I should try hooking up my SubPac and see if that helps.
 
I actually have another pair of K1000's arriving today. (Long story, but I ended up with two.) So, PM me and we can discuss possibly selling you a pair.

 

[deharrison]

#11427
 
I enjoy mine when the weather is too hot for regular headphones, but they will never have strong bass because they are not circumaural. Throwing more power at them will not help -- it's just physics.

 

[Dillan]

What year did they stop production of these?