dashelj
New Head-Fier
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Hello!
I am currently deciding on whether to upgrade (or change for the sake of change) my SRH-840 headphones. I will be getting a decently powerful amp so no worries about powering something. A couple options I was looking at were the AKG Q701, or the HE-400 (which I can find for a similar price to the AKQ). Surprisingly, it is difficult to find places to audition headphones even though my city is fairly big. My price range is about 300 but I am also thinking of waiting and getting something in a higher price range. However, I feel like I am starting to stray too far into the diminishing returns realm at that point.
I generally use them for games and music, I have a little desktop system. The music I listen to is mostly indie of the dance, pop and electronic variety. I like tight controlled bass and prefer that even to the extent that it means it is a bit lacking in bass. I like to hear the details in my music and feel like I am in the music. Right now I like the 840's I have but I am kind of looking at an upgrade. How significant an upgrade would the Q701 or HE-400 be? I know both are very good and at that point you are very much in the personal sound preference realm as much as quality realm. Is the 840 also of equivalent quality?
Thanks
Adam
I am currently deciding on whether to upgrade (or change for the sake of change) my SRH-840 headphones. I will be getting a decently powerful amp so no worries about powering something. A couple options I was looking at were the AKG Q701, or the HE-400 (which I can find for a similar price to the AKQ). Surprisingly, it is difficult to find places to audition headphones even though my city is fairly big. My price range is about 300 but I am also thinking of waiting and getting something in a higher price range. However, I feel like I am starting to stray too far into the diminishing returns realm at that point.
I generally use them for games and music, I have a little desktop system. The music I listen to is mostly indie of the dance, pop and electronic variety. I like tight controlled bass and prefer that even to the extent that it means it is a bit lacking in bass. I like to hear the details in my music and feel like I am in the music. Right now I like the 840's I have but I am kind of looking at an upgrade. How significant an upgrade would the Q701 or HE-400 be? I know both are very good and at that point you are very much in the personal sound preference realm as much as quality realm. Is the 840 also of equivalent quality?
Thanks
Adam