[jayeshrc]

  harder to drive "properly" is key.
 
Still think HD-800 is amp picky, more so than HD-600/650 and K7XX

yeah. i was pointing out that impedance isnt the only thing, its only the first step

 

[Captain Howdy]

  In the  speaker world a 16 Ohm impedance is on the high side.  Today many speakers have an impedance of 4 Ohms, made possible by the high current and high power solid state amps available now.  I don't know whose point this supports, but it argues that high impedance (for a loudspeaker) made a better match with the low power low current tube amps of that period. The high impedance loudspeaker was made all the more sensitive by their high impedance.  I understand that for headphones 16 Ohms is a low figure. 
I gave you an example of the value of high impedance for speakers . Why are there headphones with insane impedances of 300 or higher Ohms anyway??? I don't think it is a match for low power tube amp.   I hope someone who does can chime in here.  

 
Thanks for the explanation. I didn't realize there was a difference between speakers and headphones.

 

[DaemonSire]

New "Red" version dropping on Valentines Day
 
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-x-massdrop-k7xx-limited-edition-ruby-red?mode=guest_open

 

[Mechans1]

I didn't see any price listed does anyone know what Massdrop wants for this edition?  In any event I think the red accents make the headphones look cheap and toy like.. 

 

[Change is Good]

Price should remain the same. I dig the red, far from "cheap and toy-like"

 

[MtnMan307]

  New "Red" version dropping on Valentines Day
 
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-x-massdrop-k7xx-limited-edition-ruby-red?mode=guest_open

I was hoping they wouldn't do a drop for a while.  Now I really want a pair and that means I will probably need a DAC and amp to run them with.

 

[DavidA]

I think the red accents add a touch of flair to the boring all black.

 

[mysticstryk]

May just hop on this one. Been eyeing an AKG for awhile

 

[Hi-Fi EDU]

  I think the red accents add a touch of flair to the stealthy, suave all black.

 
FTFY.

The red accents do add a nice, pleasant pop of color though.

 

[mysticstryk]

Are the rods user replaceable? I think they would look perfect if the red accents were on just the ear cups and leather strap.

 

[DavidA]

   
FTFY.

The red accents do add a nice, pleasant pop of color though.

thanks for the grammar correction 

 
 

Are the rods user replaceable? I think they would look perfect if the red accents were on just the ear cups and leather strap.

 
They should be, I've seen some paint the existing rods on other 7 series

 

[Lunatics]

Of course I just got my headphones a couple weeks ago from the last drop and now the red ones are finally announced! Damn you MD!

 

[overhaze]

Quick question before these show up tomorrow. I already own a pair of Chinese made non-anniversay k702s. Is there any reason at all why I would want to pick the K7XXs up? Would I get the same effect by buying a pair of anniversary ear-pads and being done with it? Having the K702 soundstage with a bit more warmth and bass rumble is very tempting.
 
Also I'm in Ireland so I would have to pay import duty on the things. 

 

[DaemonSire]

Are the rods user replaceable? I think they would look perfect if the red accents were on just the ear cups and leather strap.

 
They would be, but not easily.  The rods are also the conductors for the ground and right channel.

 

[punks15]

Any recommendation on a good and durable cable for K7xx? My stock cable connector is getting wobbly lately...