Chris J
Headphoneus Supremus
Quote:
Sorry Tdock, I couldn't resist.
On second thought:
1 At least they are not Beats
2. Oh baby, come to papa!
Sorry Tdock, I couldn't resist.
HD-598 and the Q701 are my two favorite open headphones right now. HD-598 I find a little warmer (but not by much) and it's mids are a little thicker I guess you could say. There is a big enough difference between the two to keep both. My HD-598 is a keeper because it does female vocals so well. I stopped trying to compare them since both are just so good. 598 is better for very bad recordings. Luckily I weeded those out though.
Q701 is just a bit more clear, detailed and more accurate I think. This of course means it's not quite as forgiving, but that's OK. The HD-598 often takes the rough edges off some harsh recordings too, but not too badly.
With SOME music the 598 is a little more engaging, but I use both about equally. Q701 I also use as my gaming headphone. I'm about 60 hours into Skyrim with the Q701.
It's weird thinking that my Q701 is ALMOST as warm as my HD-598 (only when recabled) with my setup. What the heck?! Even with a smaller amp like my Total Airhead, it's not much different.
I gave the E9 another try with the Q701 the other day. Sounds very good when I switched to a more neutral source. I had set up this bedroom setup and my stupid Ipod Touch must be broke or something because even from a LOD it has this weird slightly V-shape signature?! I did have to solder my dock to fix it and maybe I screwed it up.
Right now I've been listening to my Q701 for the last few hours. Trying to figure out if I like the stock or Belden cable better. I was listening to Utada Hikaru's unplugged live album and I'm surprised how good it is on the Q701. It seems like the soundstage is slightly more accurate with this cheapy Belden cable. Weird. Yes, I'm one of those weirdos who think wire can improve the soundstage of a headphone....
just for everyones information.
I do own both Q701 and K701. They sound different.
I do own both Q701 and DT990. They sound different as well.
just for everyones information.
I do own both Q701 and K701. They sound different.
I do own both Q701 and DT990. They sound different as well.
how much different are q701 from k701?
Listening to Allman Brothers - Revival and all the sudden I hear the choir walking around my head while they were singing.
Older recording do so much more with soundstage. It's sad really that no modern artists do anything interesting like that. Instead it seems like they just record in mono and turn the volume up to 11.
Q701's are simply amazing for $250. Money well spent.
maybe they will be remastered in 10 years and promoted as "New! Improved! Now with Dynamics!"