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Based on what I've read about the A700x... yuck... especially comfort wise...
I think Fegefeurer has owned the HD800, he's in here every few days. From reviews, I'd bet that the soundstage and competitive advantage would be great, but gun sounds could get fatiguing and you might get frustrated with how the bit-quality of games kinda "caps out."
I'd like to add that the MA900 was great, I really liked some parts of it (and some part of me is still looking for magical mids like that again), but it didn't replace my q701's and shared similar strength's as what I went to the AD700 for. These DT880 are god-mode analytical, but they lack too much mids and I don't think they'll stay. I still have my Q701, I also picked up the K712 as a refinement of that formula, but I respect the K612 and if I was budget crunched and had to start over I would first buy a K612 as an all-around headphone. The HE-400 never caught on for my tastes.
You're very welcome, Stillhart. Glad you are enjoying the experience. I think I deserve the most hate, though
So, what are your plans with the M-Stage now that you are loving the 15?
I think Fegefeurer has owned the HD800, he's in here every few days. From reviews, I'd bet that the soundstage and competitive advantage would be great, but gun sounds could get fatiguing and you might get frustrated with how the bit-quality of games kinda "caps out."
I'd like to add that the MA900 was great, I really liked some parts of it (and some part of me is still looking for magical mids like that again), but it didn't replace my q701's and shared similar strength's as what I went to the AD700 for. These DT880 are god-mode analytical, but they lack too much mids and I don't think they'll stay. I still have my Q701, I also picked up the K712 as a refinement of that formula, but I respect the K612 and if I was budget crunched and had to start over I would first buy a K612 as an all-around headphone. The HE-400 never caught on for my tastes.
I've been meaning to post it on the classifieds, just been busy. There's always talk about it in the Q701 thread so I'm sure someone will pick it up relatively quickly.
I've heard that the HD800 can be really picky with gear pairings. I wonder if some of the fatiguing highs could be compensated for...
I just got my Q701s in the mail (but in the wrong color), is it worth looking into the K712s if I can get them for a decent price? Or should I just stick with the Q701s for now? Decisions, decisions.
Any other headphones? Well, TH-900 for marvellous (sub) bass, great soundstage (though smaller), very clean and detailed and runs pretty good off the Mixamp alone and works very well with DHP. Unfortunately very expensive.
I can see the HE-560 being another "upgrade" option but my time with it was limited and only spent with music (I really liked it).
Assuming you are fine with the sound of the Q701, the price difference between the two should really drive your decision. If you're at all budget-oriented, I personally find it hard to justify the upgrade (hence why I still have the Q701). If you really don't care about the money and just want the best, then yeah, get the K712 for sure.
It's just that the Q701 is so cheap now that you're getting into serious diminishing returns by upgrading. Based on everything I've read, yes the K712 better in many ways. But, depending on how much you got your Q's for, it could cost more than twice as much! That's a tough sell for me.
If you want more magical and even better mids than the MA900, I would look at either the HD 600 or HD 650. The lush richness of their mids and vocals is just a pleasure to listen to. It took a few auditions of them for me to really like their sound but now after hearing them more, I think the HD 650 is going to be my next headphone and it may replace my K712 as my main headphone. The MA900 was too lacking in refinement for me sadly.
The HE-560 is a lot cheaper than the HD800. If you're considering that to be even a side-grade, that's a pretty good value...
Awesome. I'm good with the 701s. I guess this is the dreaded upgrade fever I keep hearing about. Lol It would cost me double to upgrade. Now if I had only gotten the right color. I got white, wanted black because I feel the white will get extremely dirty really fast and be even harder to clean. Anyone with the white 701s want to chime in and ease my nerves a bit? :wink_face:
I've also had mine for over 2 years, I don't take it outside the house often but it has not a mark on it. The ability to replace cables have saved it once already.
Thank you. I really like the white now that I look at them, just super nervous they will get really dirty. I always love white products until they turn that dingy dish cloth white. Lol How have you managed to keep them so clean, besides not taking them out the house (my plan as well)?
Thank you. I really like the white now that I look at them, just super nervous they will get really dirty. I always love white products until they turn that dingy dish cloth white. Lol How have you managed to keep them so clean, besides not taking them out the house (my plan as well)?
Wash your hands more often?
Well, it's smooth plastic, so dust just wipes off and it doesn't get dingy like plastic or a vinyl wrap. Don't leave it in the sun, don't spill drinks on it, and it's basically maintenance-free. I just pick loose hairs off the pads sometimes.
Thanks guys. First set of real cans, just want them to last me a while.