[kelvinz]

I'm looking for something that is all across the board better than the AKG K701.

What would you suggest for ~$1000

Open, closed it doesn't matter.

 

[uraflit]

you should check out a K1000! =PPP

 

[kelvinz]

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Originally Posted by uraflit /img/forum/go_quote.gif you should check out a K1000! =PPP

I would love to try out the k1000

1. It is discontinued

2. It requires a $1,000+ amplifier to make it shine

 

[Mortalcoil]

Gs1k

 

[kamal007]

have you tried grados?

 

[MaloS]

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Originally Posted by kelvinz /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm looking for something that is all across the board better than the AKG K701. What would you suggest for ~$1000 Open, closed it doesn't matter.

Ugh... Edition 9 =] Especially if you don't have a godly source/amp, Edition 9 will definitely deliver your moneys worth.

 

[kelvinz]

The Grado GS1K interest me but from what I've read they are not across the board better than the K701's.

I've never heard a Ultrasone headphone, what can I expect with the Edition 9's?

What about the ATH-W5000's?

 

[003]

If I were you I would hold out a few days for when the Sony PFR-V1 is released

 

[kugino]

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Originally Posted by kelvinz /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would love to try out the k1000 1. It is discontinued 2. It requires a $1,000+ amplifier to make it shine

1. it's fairly easy to find and comes up in the FS forums quite often
2. true, but it's SO worth it!

 

[kelvinz]

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Originally Posted by kugino /img/forum/go_quote.gif 1. it's fairly easy to find and comes up in the FS forums quite often 2. true, but it's SO worth it!

I'm sure they are quite awesome but I'm not really looking for a "project" headphone.

I want whatever I buy next to be flat out better than my K701's

Noticed you are looking for a W5000 and not a K1000

 

[Fitz]

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Originally Posted by kelvinz /img/forum/go_quote.gif I want whatever I buy next to be flat out better than my K701's

Even out of a cheap amp, the K1000 or a large number of other AKGs will be better than the K701.

 

[Torula Yeast]

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Originally Posted by kelvinz /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Grado GS1K interest me but from what I've read they are not across the board better than the K701's.

I dunno -- in this price range, I think it's more about finding a sound sig that you like rather than one being "better" than the other.

If ya give us something to work with, maybe you can get better info than people just randomly suggesting models to you. F'r instance, what specifically about your K701's has you yearning for more? What models have you been fond of? Do you prefer a forward, front-row sound, or is a wide soundstage more important to you? How much bass do you want? Do you prefer low volume listening, or do you like to rock out? Must they be cans, or are you open to IEMs? Inquiring minds wanna know!

 

[kelvinz]

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Originally Posted by Torula Yeast /img/forum/go_quote.gif I dunno -- in this price range, I think it's more about finding a sound sig that you like rather than one being "better" than the other. If ya give us something to work with, maybe you can get better info than people just randomly suggesting models to you. F'r instance, what specifically about your K701's has you yearning for more? What models have you been fond of? Do you prefer a forward, front-row sound, or is a wide soundstage more important to you? How much bass do you want? Do you prefer low volume listening, or do you like to rock out? Must they be cans, or are you open to IEMs? Inquiring minds wanna know!

Thanks for the suggestion!

I think in a nutshell I'm looking for a headphone that is more musical while retaining the sound stage and analytical qualities of the K701.

I'll try and expand on this as I think a bit more about your question

 

[Schalldampfer]

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Originally Posted by kelvinz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the suggestion! I think in a nutshell I'm looking for a headphone that is more musical while retaining the sound stage and analytical qualities of the K701. I'll try and expand on this as I think a bit more about your question

Balanced HD-650. Even single-ended, my HD-650 blows everything away in musicality with a clear margin.

 

[Mindless]

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Originally Posted by Schalldämpfer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Balanced HD-650. Even single-ended, my HD-650 blows everything away in musicality with a clear margin.

Everything as in every headphone you own or every headphone in existance? If it's the latter, you must have some rig.

If it has to be a $1000 headphone and closed or open dosen't matter, there really isn't much discussion. GS1000 or ED9.

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Originally Posted by kelvinz /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think in a nutshell I'm looking for a headphone that is more musical while retaining the sound stage and analytical qualities of the K701.

GS1000 is definately musical and the soundstage is vast.