[rudyae86]

So i went for a bit of a drive to the only place that has AKG headphones to try out and tried the AKG K712 and K702.

biggest difference was the K712 was much easier to listen too, the K702 was to sharp so just looking at the two the K712 is worth the $100 price difference to me.

i was happy with the K712 but now im hearing some very good things about the Fidelio X2 and the great value K7xx has enterd the field.

AKG K712 $380 vs AKG 7xx $215 Vs Fidelio X2 $380

short of waiting a few weeks i may just have to bite the bullet since its doubtful anyone would have had the chance to compare all of these. Hopefully MLE can get a review up on the X2 shortly

Well price wise, x2 should drop in price next year....so the price/sound quality ratio would equate to being it a bit of a better bang for buck...that is if it also randomly drops to 150 like the x1 did. For those few minutes, the X1 at 150 was probably the best bang for buck headphone....just for those few minutes. IMO of course.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I fully expect the X2 to settle around $230-$250 next year. Philips isn't anal about pricing, and their headphones go on sale quite a bit.

Next year is the year of the X2 and K7XX as far as that price range goes, I'm betting.

 

[Change is Good]

tl;dr Change is loaded.

Been saving for about six months without buying anything

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

You JUST bought an X2. :mad:

 

[AxelCloris]

Been saving for about six months without buying anything

 
That must have been absolute agony for you.

 

[Change is Good]

You JUST bought an X2. :mad:

I meant BEFORE that, smart ass

That must have been absolute agony for you.

Yeah, you know us Hispanics are terrible with money

 

[AxelCloris]

Yeah, you know us Hispanics are terrible with money

 
If my signature is any indication, so are the Irish.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I meant BEFORE that, smart ass

Let's see who gets the X2 first, though judging by the time, I'll probably be dead asleep when mine arrive tomorrow. :rolleyes:

 

[Stillhart]

I haven't used them for gaming yet, but I'm pretty enamored with my new HD650 + Project Ember combo for music.  It's all I've been listening to since Saturday.

 

[rudyae86]

I fully expect the X2 to settle around $230-$250 next year. Philips isn't anal about pricing, and their headphones go on sale quite a bit.

Next year is the year of the X2 and K7XX as far as that price range goes, I'm betting.

I wonder if the X2 will be the end of the line up? As in no X3? In Tyll's review, he said he expects that Phillips next flagship would be priced above the 400 dollar mark (i think thats what he said, not sure) but if thats the case, something reasonable would be to discontinue the X1 and continue the production of the X2...being with that said, I would suspect that the Fidelio X2 will have a longer life than the X1 and that the X2 will become more of a budget all arounder which could probably stay within the 200 range. Then again, retailers will always choose their pricing and sell at different prices. Even now I think amazon raised the price for the X1 to 299.99. Makes no sense when you can jump on the X2 for the same price.

 

[Change is Good]

If my signature is any indication, so are the Irish.

I'll make sure to beat you to the classifieds, then. That is, once I decide which of the three I'm keeping: HP200, K7XX, or X2.

Let's see who gets the X2 first, though judging by the time, I'll probably be dead asleep when mine arrive tomorrow. :rolleyes:

Mine won't be here until Wednesday. I'll make sure to stay off head-fi, tomorrow. You BETTA NOT mention or say "X2" when we raid, tomorrow

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I'll be USING them when raiding.


Stillhart, I'm glad you love the 650. It really is a special headphone. Not exactly the best suited for gaming, but man oh man, it is a joy for music and general media. I just wish it wasn't so amp-reliant.

 

[Change is Good]

I'll be USING them when raiding.

I'll just mute you, then...

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

:'(

 

[Evshrug]

I meant BEFORE that, smart ass
Yeah, you know us Hispanics are terrible with money

If my signature is any indication, so are the Irish.

Despite my recent headphone purchase (which I'm still getting used to), I was sorely tempted by the recent Sennheiser sale... Nearly got one of those HD700. But that would've been my X7 money I've had set aside, and it'll be MUCH easier to use my STAX for gaming in the computer room once I get the X7. Then, I can REALLY test that headphone "system." Where's NamelessPFG, I feel like we should be chummy!