[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by SaddaGocaraRupa /img/forum/go_quote.gif The packaging says aluminium housing, but it's actually really hard to tell. What's a good way to determine this for sure?

If they're aluminium like the C700s, they'll feel very cold to the touch.

 

[<GNEFF> killbot]

That is half price compared to mine (which wont turn up until the end of next week

I want to live in Japan too!

You could try the UE dual flange tips. I swear to them.
Keep the impressions coming. I'm still a week away from mine..

 

[SaddaGocaraRupa]

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Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif If they're aluminium like the C700s, they'll feel very cold to the touch.

well, they're actually pretty hot from 4 hours of constant use

But, as others have also confirmed, they are aluminium...dunno where AC got the plastic from

Listening to Arden right now and hearing lots of stuff I never knew was there! Now I wish I hadn't deleted most of their music...



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Originally Posted by <GNEFF> killbot /img/forum/go_quote.gif That is half price compared to mine (which wont turn up until the end of next week I want to live in Japan too!

Sorry! Well, then move to Japan. You can teach English, it's great fun!

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You could try the UE dual flange tips. I swear to them. Keep the impressions coming. I'm still a week away from mine..

great, thanks for the tip, i'll be sure to check'em out.

and yes, i will. I'm supposed to study, which means i'll be posting here lots. procrastinating is a way of life.

let me know if the dual flange ones fit when you get your 551s!

 

[tman1]

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Originally Posted by SaddaGocaraRupa /img/forum/go_quote.gif First post I just bought these today in Japan. There's this big store here called Bic Camera, which has massive branches in all major cities and has a great section, where you can try all headphones/earphones before you buy them. This is a great option for those who want to try out many different things (as long as you don't mind being the 4573rd person to stick those things in your ears..at least they provide tissues My friend and I spent a good 2 hours in there and both came out with a pair of in-ear phones, he with the Audio-Technica ATH-CK7 and I with the Denon AH-C551-K (black). We were both convinced by either headphones but he liked the punchy bass of the ATs more and I liked the fact that the Denons come with a great little hard shell carrying case. The packaging says aluminium housing, but it's actually really hard to tell. What's a good way to determine this for sure? Anyways, they look and sound very nice, come with an extension cable and 3 sizes of ear pads. The small ones fit my ears well, but are too short, so you end up shoving the actual phones in your ears as well, which is becoming a little uncomfortable now. I'm going to look around for different pads next weekend. The overall sound could best be described as crisp and balanced. When I listened to the 700s right after listening to these, I noticed that the bass isn't quite as strong on the 551s, but it's more defined and less intrusive. Plus if you fiddle with the EQ you can easily get a a more bass-heavy sound if you need it. The listed price was ¥9,980 and my mac's converter tool seems to think that that's $86.90. The other great thing about Bic Camera is the Pointcard system, which allows you to get discounts if you're a regular shopper. In my case, that meant ¥2,030 ($17) off and the cute checkout girl actually gave me ¥3,000 ($26) back by mistake and I stayed quiet so I ended up paying ¥7000, which translates to $61. An awesome price for these puppies! Bottom line: If it weren't for the comfort factor, these would be great (I think I might have small ears). I'll get some different pads and see how we go (if I can find some that fit)

I'd love to hear more about the C551 / AT CK7 comparison. I'm surprised the CK7 had more bass, since I think from most reports that the CK7s are not very bass-heavy.

Disregarding the accessories issue, do you think the CK7s sounded better?

 

[athenaesword]

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Originally Posted by SaddaGocaraRupa /img/forum/go_quote.gif well, they're actually pretty hot from 4 hours of constant use But, as others have also confirmed, they are aluminium...dunno where AC got the plastic from Listening to Arden right now and hearing lots of stuff I never knew was there! Now I wish I hadn't deleted most of their music... Sorry! Well, then move to Japan. You can teach English, it's great fun! great, thanks for the tip, i'll be sure to check'em out. and yes, i will. I'm supposed to study, which means i'll be posting here lots. procrastinating is a way of life. let me know if the dual flange ones fit when you get your 551s!

biflanges fit on the c700 like a baby. can't see why they won't on the 551s

 

[Honus]

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Originally Posted by SaddaGocaraRupa /img/forum/go_quote.gif First post Bottom line: If it weren't for the comfort factor, these would be great (I think I might have small ears). I'll get some different pads and see how we go (if I can find some that fit)

This is the problem I have. My ears are also small. I had the 700s and had the same issue. The SQ is great. Sadly, I must sell the 551's (see "For sale" forum). These are not for people with small ears.

 

[SaddaGocaraRupa]

Have you been listening to them more? I've gotten totally used to them now. And the sound just keeps getting better! Try the small tips...or maybe some dual flanges

 

[ZugZug]

Bought those KH-C711 from AudioCubes, had them delivered here in US, and enjoying right now.

The overall sound signature is IMHO very close to Super-fi 5 Pro that I had. I don't have SF5P anymore though, so cannot compare directly. Kenwood seems to have a bit less prominent bass, but I think it'll develop over time.

I wear C711 with looping over the ear - that way they can get slightly deeper in the ear canal and I can lie my head on the side on the pillow comfortably.

I can see a slight problem with metal housing - it partially goes into the ear and it would be a torture to put these on in cold weather.

For some reason the L and R markers are on the on the sleeves where wire connects to housings and almost invisible. I had to use permanent marker to put L and R where I can see it.

Like SF5P that I owned, these don't have sibilance problems that I experience with Shure E500. KH-C711 are to me more comfortable than SF5P but less than E500. Overall, it's a keeper, E500 goes into the box, and I'll wait for Westone 3 to decide whether E500 is to be sold. In the mean time, KH-C711 will be may main headphones on-the-go (working directly off Cowon D2).

 

[IEMaddict]

Audio Technica came out with some dual driver ones that look promising for $349 also on audiocubes.

 

[Kees]

Kenwood KH C711 on e-bay: $99.99 + $12 shipping to US.
A lot cheaper than the $139 from audio cubes...

 

[jinx20001]

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Originally Posted by athenaesword /img/forum/go_quote.gif biflanges fit on the c700 like a baby. can't see why they won't on the 551s

whoaaa kid you got issues if you got a baby to fit on the end of the c700

 

[Connie]

I'm now looking for the Kenwood KH-C711 but I can find them in nowhere.
Want to get a pair, you folk have any idea?

 

[chinesekiwi]

There's one here but only restricted to New Zealanders:

KENWOOD KH-C711 HEADPHONES for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand

That said, I think they are a couple of better value ones on the market now e.g. Nuforce NE-7M

 

[Rosemead]

Found another place selling the Kenwood KH-C711. I bought some audio technica headphones from them before, they are good.

 

[jant71]

Since someone bumped this old thread I'll throw this in...
http://www.warehouse123.com/ProductI...=KENKHC311-BLK

Thread should probably be moved since we have the portable thread now.