[Markon101]

I'll start by saying, Head-fi is horrible for my wallet. I'm now looking at getting a second pair of headphones. I have a pair of K-240S, and I have a Fiio E9 amp. I've gotten "bored" of the K240s, (Great pair of cans though) what should I consider adding to my ever growing collection? 

 

[JamesMcProgger]

K601
 
or a grado.

 

[macrocheesium]

I would suggest getting some closed cans so you can enjoy music on the go too. Idk what sound sig you like, but I got the Ultrasone HFI-580 to accompany my K240S (which I loved), and I ended up selling the AKG because I liked the Ultrasone better in every way except comfort.

 

[BotByte]

AKG's are kinda like Grado but with a little more mids and shallow bass
 
If you want a friendly companion, to sound the same, get some Grados. Sr80i's are good. Unless you want to mod and then get a pair of sr60i and look into the thread here.
 
If you want a enemy, something to give you some Bass, get a pair of Sonys. V6 are good, and I like them to oppose my Grados. Too bad I cna't use my grados due to that they are in pieces at the moment for a mod. My MDR-V6's are spoiling me with bass.

 

[macrocheesium]

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AKG's are kinda like Grado but with a little more mids and shallow bass

Have you heard the K240S? They're pretty bass-heavy compared to most of AKG's offerings, too much even for some people.

 

[JamesMcProgger]

agreed on the AKG being quite dark, he said he got bored so that was why i suggested grado or the K601. Ive heard quite good things on the SR225, unfortunately havent heard it yet, will do soon.
 
and I dont consider the V6 to be an upgrade coming from K240, maybe a sidekick. V6 makes a great portable tho

 

[Markon101]

Thanks for all the great suggestions, what about some of the beyerdynamic headphones? I'm also considering the Grado's, I want something I little crisper than the 240's.

 

[lejaz]

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Have you heard the K240S? They're pretty bass-heavy compared to most of AKG's offerings, too much even for some people.

X2 the upper bass is really boosted and takes away from the mid range clarity. I find the hd580 to be a very nice up grade....great bass without the upper bass bloat...v6 would be a side grade,imo. It's the polar opposite of the 240S in some ways....it's got a dip in those upper bass frequencies....but a powerful mid bass. The OP might not want closed though. I'd try the hd580 or hd600 if you don't want a lot of treble but like good bass and balanced mids....and maybe the dt880 if you like your treble more forward(never heard them myself, being adverse to 'in your face' treble).
 
 

 

[Markon101]

What do you all think about the K 702? I've been looking at it being a good upgrade/sidekick. What is the least you would pay for a pair of K 702,s? (Real ones)

 

[saffron]

Sennheiser HD 25-1 ii! Best! imo of course.
 

 

[DemonicLemming]

The 702s would be a definite upgrade over the 240S, although they do have very low bass levels.  There's adequate bass impact with the right amp, but there's not a whole lot of extension.
 
I sold my 702s recently for ~$185; they'll normally go from $160 to $220 depending on the condition, and can be had on ebay for $240-260 new.  Looks like there are actually three sets of K702s on ebay in that price range right now.
 
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What do you all think about the K 702? I've been looking at it being a good upgrade/sidekick. What is the least you would pay for a pair of K 702,s? (Real ones)

 
 

 

[JamesMcProgger]

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Sennheiser HD 25-1 ii! Best! imo of course.
 

I agree with you, HD25 makes a hell of a portable, but since he mentioned E9 amp, which is not portable I assume he wants a desktop headphone.

 

[Markon101]

yes, I am looking mostly at full sized desktop headphones. I bought a big amp, for a pair of headphones that benefit from it but they don't really need an amp. I want something that can be driven by the E9, but nothing really efficient.

 
 
 
everything is welcome, except beats by dr dre 

 

[lejaz]

I'm not the only forum member who finds the 70X to be seriously flawed. Others love them though, so it's a matter of subjective taste. A safer bet, FWIR, might be the 601....which would be a good upgrade from the 240S most likely.

 

[DemonicLemming]

I didn't like mine, which is why I sold them; although I do wish I had kept my 601s.
 
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I'm not the only forum member who finds the 70X to be seriously flawed. Others love them though, so it's a matter of subjective taste. A safer bet, FWIR, might be the 601....which would be a good upgrade from the 240S most likely.