[dipm]

My AKG K271 MKII headphones just died on me, which means my new AKG K550 are now my primary headphones. I've never had an open pair of headphones and would like some opinions on what might be a nice pair to supplement my K550s. I listen to all kinds of music, so all suggestions are welcome. I'd like to stay bellow $200, and amp recommendations are also welcome. Thanks in advance!
 
-Nico

 

[Lorspeaker]

Buy another AKG open headfone...stay safe, lol...since u like the house sound...Q701. thats one way.

Or go off in a tangent , hit the Grado trail...i am having aballofatime with the Alexandro MsPro...
or Grado 225i...very upfront kinda presentation...rocks my soul each time.

 
or go off 45degrees, grab the alltimefavoritevalue can...sein hd600...
u wont feel like u made a mistake, cos the world thinks the world of it.

 

 

[ScaryFatKidGT]

Well idk under $200... the AKG's are $300. I was going to say HE-400's but there $350-$400

 

[dipm]

I really want to try the Q701, but they're out of my price range. If i find a good used pair for under $200, I'll definitely bite. 

 

[BrownBear]

You could take a look at the K240 MKII. I don't know much about those, but you could take a look at them. I don't own them though, so I can't speak for their performance. Otherwise, the K240 Studio is a decent can, although maybe a bit cheaper than you wanted to spend.

 

[karma]

You could pick up a refurb K701 from AKG for $200: http://www.harmanaudio.com/search_browse/product_detail.asp?urlMaterialNumber=K701WHT-Z&status=

 

[Kevin Brown]

 
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I really want to try the Q701, but they're out of my price range. If i find a good used pair for under $200, I'll definitely bite. 

 

I got a brand new pair from eBay for $235, so the deals are out there if you can be patient.