[BababooeyHTJ]

How does the mixamp 5.8 hold up against something like the xonar dx? I have to be honest that the wireless aspect seems nice but it worries me a bit. Does it have any impact on sound quality? 

 

[thefranklin]

The mixamp 5.8 and xonar dx have very different applications, so it is hard to compare them to one another.  Most obvious is the mixamp will allow you to DH game on consoles in addition to computers, and handle voice chat separately on the pc. 
 
The wireless aspect would only be taken advantage of if you wanted to sit on the other side of the room your computer is and game / listen to music.  I can see that being helpful at times, or at times your headphone cord will be long enough anyways.  That is all down to you.  When I was younger it would have been perfect, but of course having an extra $130 wouldn't have ever happened (my 5.1 receiver I bought when I was 16 was only $90).

 

[chicolom]

Tdock, what do you have to say about the AKG K400 and K501 sound/soundstage? 

 

[Gladzilla]

ultrasone 580 or 780

 

[Eric_C]

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ultrasone 580 or 780

What?

 

[tdockweiler]

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Tdock, what do you have to say about the AKG K400 and K501 sound/soundstage? 

K501's soundstage is MASSIVE! Probably even larger than the AD700, but of course it depends on the recording or game. If you go to Tennpenny Tower in Fallout 3 with the K501 you feel like you're right there in real life with all that elevator music surrounding you. The K501's soundstage is actually larger than the K702/Q701 and K601. I always said that the K702's soundstage was like listening to music in an airplane hangar, but the K501 is more like that. Strangely, nothing sounds too distant, which is a surprise.
 
The K501's soundstage really isn't good for gaming though IMO. It's way too huge. For music I prefer the K501/601 over the K702, but NOT the Q701. However, I don't think I'd take the K400 over the K702, but maybe. K400 is good, but it has some issues.
 
Based on memory the K400 has more forward mids and more treble than the K501. Slightly less clear and less detailed. The killer for me with the K400 is that it didn't quite have enough bass and you had to use K601 pads to bring out the bass. I think the K400 is slightly more fun with specific music than the K501. A little more aggressive, but fairly balanced, but not like the K501.
 
The K501 is a great headphone and worth every penny, but it's not really not any better than the Q701. I think the K501 is better than the K601 for music, but it all comes down to preferences. I prefer the smaller soundstage of the K601 for my music.
 
Fans of Classical music really should do what it takes to grab the K501. It's just that good.
 
K501 is also one of the most balanced sounding headphones i've ever heard. Q701 is just more clear and detailed and has better treble extension and more bass. Q701 is close to being as balanced sounding as the K501, but not quite. To my ears the K501 was as smooth sounding as the HD-598, but not as warm.

 

[Gladzilla]

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What?

ultrasone hifi 580 or 780 cans 

 

[Eric_C]

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ultrasone hifi 580 or 780 cans 

You need to give people some details as to what you want, need, like, how you intend to use them, etc. or you're not going to get genuinely helpful responses, because we can only work with the info you give us.

 

[Gladzilla]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/596342/could-someone-point-me-in-the-right-direction
 
there ya go 

 

[Eric_C]

^ You just said in your own thread that you're going for the 780's. I'm not sure what other advice you need.

 

[Gladzilla]

I can be talked out of it Don't wanna regret things later.

 

[chicolom]

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Fans of Classical music really should do what it takes to grab the K501. It's just that good.

Amazon has one used for $1,399

 

[tdockweiler]

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Amazon has one used for $1,399

Figures..someone always has to take advantage of people like that.
What's sad is that some millionaire will probably buy it.
 
I saw that always going on with the ATH-AD2000. It's $400 used, but will always show up there used for up to $1000.
 
I paid $200 for my K501 last year and it was in very good condition. Don't even remember who I got it from, but someone on here. I bet they still miss it

Since I can't use Ebay it took me a year to score a pair. Didn't try that hard though.
 
I still want to try the Beyer DT-48e, but i'll probably hate it! That thing still sells for $400 new on B&H! Yikes. Probably built like a tank though.
 

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

What is your budget Gladzilla?

For the $200-300 range for all purposes: D2000 (not having heard it, but it has all the bullet points I'd ask for in an all rounder)

$500+: D7000

Gaming, music, and movies... all rounders.

 

[Gladzilla]

Will those fit into my bag easily?