What's the best midcentric amp for the 701 within a 200-230 dollar budget?
I'm actually thinking of getting M-stage, I've done some research already and read stuff in the amp's thread, but so far haven't gotten a good description of what its mids are like with the K701.
I usually recommend the M-Stage for K701/2in this price range (I own K702). As you've noticed, quite a few of us think the two make a very good combo. The mids are sweet, a bit warm tonally, relatively resolving and detailed.
I usually recommend the M-Stage for K701/2in this price range (I own K702). As you've noticed, quite a few of us think the two make a very good combo. The mids are sweet, a bit warm tonally, relatively resolving and detailed.
But 'midcentric' i mean something that brings out the midrange more than the highs or bass. Kinda like the RSA Mustang.
Thanks for the description of the M-stage. It's currently my top priority, but there might be some other good choices within the price range. Because the Mustang is too far above my budget.
Well, I brought the K701 back in my stable! I just felt that it was the best looking out of the K7 bunch and kind of missed its more analytical tone of the earlier models. The one I got is in the serial # 10000's so circa 2008 pair which is probably considered the early model. The unit itself is in fine shape but te removable parts needs some touching up very badly... The headband elastic is completely shot and the pads have really flattened out... I think I may send it over to AKG to replace the headband with the newer flat one while at it, then it's be just golden in the end, the ultimate K701, Made in Austria with flat headband
Not sure if the K702 and K701 will be able to coexist in my stable but I guess I'll see how it goes... They do sound different to me, even when both have the same unflattened pads, and I'm not sure which I prefer yet (my K702 is definitely warmer than this 701 IMO).
After reading some thread I'm starting to wonder if the K701 I recently bought from here is fake or not. It certainly didn't sound too much different than what I remembered when I bought a pair new around 2010. But this new pair I bought (serial 23682) has L/R on the bottom closer to the cups and the AKG logo (without the clover) on the headband. I have literally never seen that on any image of K701 online...
Did I get duped or was there a short run with my logo/LR indicator setup?
I have had my beloved k701 for some time. I love how comfortable and light they are which makes long term listening sessions very rewarding.
I am sure others have found the k701s like my Austrian made phones to be excellent. But it does take time and patience until you are rewarded by very neutral and spacious sound. They are analytical sounding for at least a couple of hundred hours but once they smooth out they sound extremely good.
I had a mishap earlier this year tripping over the attached cord. Unfortunately I lost sound. Well I loved my k701 and sorely missed their sound. So I purchased a new 1/4 inch plug specifically the excellent FURUTECH fp704 stereo plug. I took it to a local repair shop and they reterminated the stock cord with the furutech stereo plug. I picked up the phones today and plugged them in to give them a listen. Wow the difference was quite noticeable. The sense of space seems to be enhanced the midrange is now more vivid and the bass and dynamics also took a noticeable step for the better.
If anyone has the k701 with the captive cord you might consider having the standard stereo plug replaced with the furutech fp704 stereo plug.
Believe me you will be glad you did the resultant change is definitely worth the effort.
After reading some thread I'm starting to wonder if the K701 I recently bought from here is fake or not. It certainly didn't sound too much different than what I remembered when I bought a pair new around 2010. But this new pair I bought (serial 23682) has L/R on the bottom closer to the cups and the AKG logo (without the clover) on the headband. I have literally never seen that on any image of K701 online...
Did I get duped or was there a short run with my logo/LR indicator setup?
After reading some thread I'm starting to wonder if the K701 I recently bought from here is fake or not. It certainly didn't sound too much different than what I remembered when I bought a pair new around 2010. But this new pair I bought (serial 23682) has L/R on the bottom closer to the cups and the AKG logo (without the clover) on the headband. I have literally never seen that on any image of K701 online...
Did I get duped or was there a short run with my logo/LR indicator setup?
AKG seems to sometimes have production hiccup with this kind of thing once in a while, I remember there was a poster here couple years ago that had the L/R indicators reversed on the headband (L button on right side, visa versa).
//If anyone is interested, I've got my k701s listed for sale. Mine are made in Austria, have a very comfortable k501 bumpless headband, k702 earpads and sound fantastic.//
Does anyone know if the newer generation made in China K701/702 have 3db bass boost like k702 Annie or k712 pro? I am considering getting back a pair of K701 but I prefer no bass boost just like those early Austrian made ones. I found early made K702 Annie a little congested but some say later production K702 Annie, K7XX and K712 have 3db bass boost but more airy than early made K702 Annie. If that is the case, I'm fine with that.
Hi guys, I know its old post but... you can to try to take off bottom grey layer of headband (it started to glue-off on mine) and remove those cushions then glue it again. it will look less terrible
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