spaceconvoy
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In all the excitement, I ordered a pair of K701 (attracted to their supposed neutrality, detail, and jack-of-all-trades-ness), but some recent threads about my source and amp have made me rethink my decision. Right now, I've got:
Alt-preset-standard MP3s burned on DVD -->
Undecided ~$100 consumer DVD player -->
Home Pimeta with OPA627 -->
K701
So I'm thinking the extra detail and refinement the K701 has over the K501 might be lost on my lower-grade equipment. Any opinions? Is the K701 that much better, and will I be able to tell the difference with my equipment?
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Also, comments like these make me think I might enjoy the K501 even more than the K701. Can anyone talk about how distant or engaging the soundstage of the K701 is?
Alt-preset-standard MP3s burned on DVD -->
Undecided ~$100 consumer DVD player -->
Home Pimeta with OPA627 -->
K701
So I'm thinking the extra detail and refinement the K701 has over the K501 might be lost on my lower-grade equipment. Any opinions? Is the K701 that much better, and will I be able to tell the difference with my equipment?
Quote:
Originally Posted by RnB180 both cans exhibit a lovely sound, 501s have a front row in your face sound stage that is wide but flat, 601s have distant sound stage, a treble more recessed then the 501's and larger bass presence. |
Also, comments like these make me think I might enjoy the K501 even more than the K701. Can anyone talk about how distant or engaging the soundstage of the K701 is?