[husafreak]

Ok, I was reading how it had a 3db bass boost eq , I didn't think that sounded very "audiophile" but if it sounds good and not cheesy bass heavy that could be pretty cool

 

[Rhamnetin]

Ok, I was reading how it had a 3db bass boost eq , I didn't think that sounded very "audiophile" but if it sounds good and not cheesy bass heavy that could be pretty cool

 
Yeah that bass boost is because the original K702 was very bass light.

 

[Change is Good]

If any of you are looking for a different cable, shoot me an offer...
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/793483/fs-ft-spare-accessories-for-akg-or-other-headphones-using-mini-xlr

 

[octiceps]

Ok, I was reading how it had a 3db bass boost eq , I didn't think that sounded very "audiophile" but if it sounds good and not cheesy bass heavy that could be pretty cool

You won't find a single open headphone on the market that has that "cheesy bass heavy" a la Beats sound.

 

[c61746961]

Ok, I was reading how it had a 3db bass boost eq , I didn't think that sounded very "audiophile" but if it sounds good and not cheesy bass heavy that could be pretty cool

I don't think the K7XX is bassy by any means, a bit warm, if anything.

 

[Rhamnetin]

I don't think the K7XX is bassy by any means, a bit warm, if anything.

 
Yup it's +3b (according to them) over what was initially a lack of bass.  The K7xx is quite neutral sounding, and I say this when I have a DT 880 Pro right next to it (which is a bit more neutral but they're not too far apart).

 

[ithilienrp]

Ok, I was reading how it had a 3db bass boost eq , I didn't think that sounded very "audiophile" but if it sounds good and not cheesy bass heavy that could be pretty cool

FYI, AKG K712 Pro, which is advertised as "Reference Studio Headphones" also has the same "3dB bass boost" feature.
 
From the product website:
 
http://www.akg.com/pro/p/k712pro
 
"Improved low-end performance by 3dB
for more powerful sound imaging"
 
If my understanding is correct, K712 Pro is more-or-less the same as K702-65annie, which make it more-or-less then same as K7XX. Differences between them would be very minor.

 

[AKGunkie]

 
FYI, AKG K712 Pro, which is advertised as "Reference Studio Headphones" also has the same "3dB bass boost" feature.
 
From the product website:
 
http://www.akg.com/pro/p/k712pro
 
"Improved low-end performance by 3dB
for more powerful sound imaging"
 
If my understanding is correct, K712 Pro is more-or-less the same as K702-65annie, which make it more-or-less then same as K7XX. Differences between them would be very minor.

Although i have not heard the Annie, the 7XX and 712 ARE different, although minor it is apparent and i do prefer the 712. It is probably not worth the large difference in price it do feel as though it would be worth ~50 -~75 USD to upgrade to the 712.

 

[wwmhf]

I also curious about the differences between 7XX and 712 which, I think, I can settle only by listening to both of them in a controlled setup.

 

[ithilienrp]

  Although i have not heard the Annie, the 7XX and 712 ARE different, although minor it is apparent and i do prefer the 712. It is probably not worth the large difference in price it do feel as though it would be worth ~50 -~75 USD to upgrade to the 712.

Never said they are EXACTLY the same, just 'more-or-less', which means ALMOST at best
 
Case in point: 7XX and 702-annie are different, and I preferred one over another, but it's very minor that 'if you have one, it might not worth owning another at all' (because they are 'more-or-less the same')
 
In short: I do completely agree with you

 

[kid vic]

Just did the bass port mod on my K7XX's and am curious who else has done it and what there feelings are?

 

[alpha80]

That should be an absolute bass monster now, if the new runs of massdrop k7XX's are as bass heavy and "dark for an AKG" (still slightly brighter than most planets or the HD650)

I didn't do the bass port mod on my k7xx, but did on my q701, and loved it

 

[kid vic]

That should be an absolute bass monster now, if the new runs of massdrop k7XX's are as bass heavy and "dark for an AKG" (still slightly brighter than most planets or the HD650)

I didn't do the bass port mod on my k7xx, but did on my q701, and loved it

Compared to my TH600 and HE-500 no they aren't bass monsters 

but they are VERY respectable across the board.

 

[DagsJT]

Compared to my TH600 and HE-500 no they aren't bass monsters :atsmile: but they are VERY respectable across the board.

I've come from Fidelity X2's and the bass port mod definitely doesn't make them bass monsters in comparison. Still nice bass though.

 

[Asr]

Hmm, I gotta make a decision and quick, huh? I have HD600's and NAD VISO HP50's. Just got an Ember II. Would love to try the AKG sound. At a price that I can flip if I don't enjoy. They don't seem to be targeting the audiophile market though.

 
You might need to do some tube-rolling in the Ember to get truly great-sounding results. That's what I discovered, at least, when I had the Ember with the K712 (not the same I know, but close enough). Sounded really great with a 12AX7VKA, but not so much with some other cheaper "regular" tubes. A 6SN7 might also be an interesting tube to try with AKG K7-series headphones—should try that myself actually, since I happen to have a 6SN7 GTB right now, although I'm using the Project Solstice and not the Ember.
 
Btw, "flipping" isn't allowed on Head-Fi.