replacement for AKG 702?

[chrisjsmith11]

Hi people, I accidentally posted this in the wrong forum (portable gear)... if any MOD reads this, do feel free to delete the other one !


Hi all

I have for years owned AKG702s.
They have bitten the dust, sadly.
What I love about them is the ''out of body experience'' - a fatigue free listen, they sit softly on the head, and there's a 3d all enveloping nature to them. Almost like an in-room experience.
I prefer this to a more beefy 'near-field' listen of something like Senheisser 6xx.
It's all tastes and preferences isn't it.

Anyway, I have a nice class A head-amp, can drive most things within reason.

So, if you were looking second hand, had under $300 to spend and you'd previously loved AKG702's, what would you go for?


I'm too out of touch to know what's the best few picks..
So hopefully I am in the right place

NB - I haven't been able to stop myself looking at videos and reviews.
Hifiman Sundara/400, Monolith 1060, Beyer Amiron all 'on paper' have that super wide soundstage and clarity.
I'm totally confused and haven't heard any of them (!)

It's hard to argue with ''another pair of 702's'' which I can have for £70/$100
.. a bit boring though, and I feel like an upgrade !!!

 

[NA Blur]

Yeah the HE-400i and Philips Fidelio X2HR are my highest recommendation. If you go 400i be sure to pick up the 2020 version and the build quality is better.

The 400i has better treble and is slightly brighter while the X2HR is more fun sounding and has a slight sub-bass emphasis. I own and love both and prefer the X2HR for general listening.

 

[Deolum]

Hi people, I accidentally posted this in the wrong forum (portable gear)... if any MOD reads this, do feel free to delete the other one !


Hi all

I have for years owned AKG702s.
They have bitten the dust, sadly.
What I love about them is the ''out of body experience'' - a fatigue free listen, they sit softly on the head, and there's a 3d all enveloping nature to them. Almost like an in-room experience.
I prefer this to a more beefy 'near-field' listen of something like Senheisser 6xx.
It's all tastes and preferences isn't it.

Anyway, I have a nice class A head-amp, can drive most things within reason.

So, if you were looking second hand, had under $300 to spend and you'd previously loved AKG702's, what would you go for?


I'm too out of touch to know what's the best few picks..
So hopefully I am in the right place

NB - I haven't been able to stop myself looking at videos and reviews.
Hifiman Sundara/400, Monolith 1060, Beyer Amiron all 'on paper' have that super wide soundstage and clarity.
I'm totally confused and haven't heard any of them (!)

It's hard to argue with ''another pair of 702's'' which I can have for £70/$100
.. a bit boring though, and I feel like an upgrade !!!

Man i love the 702 and you have a hard time finding a better one for that price. Especially when you like the soundstage you won't find it.

Fatigue free listen on the 702 is kind of strange though. Is there any headphone that fatigues you anyway?

 

[chrisjsmith11]

I find the 702's fatigue free, because I can forget I'm wearing them (I sometimes do).
Currently using my spare cans, which are V-moda ones. They make my ears hot and it's a relief to take them off !

 

[Deolum]

I vote for another pair of 702.