My Main 2-Channel System

[GO-NAD!]

CD changers are out. Another shelf for the radio tuner and single-disc DVD/CD player. Space to store some vinyl.

 

[mazersteven]

And not a mention of the 701's

 

[John Parks]

And not a mention of the 701's

I was seriously considering the green ones back in the day...

 

[GO-NAD!]

And not a mention of the 701's

Well, those aren't new. Love em' though.

 

[mazersteven]

Well, those aren't new. Love em' though.

I use mine everyday

 

[killdozzer]

Ooooo... @John Parks @GO-NAD! Something is going on with one bigger distributor and 701's are 55% off. Please tell me a little bit about them, I'm seriously considering them.

 

[slipperybidness]

Ooooo... @John Parks @GO-NAD! Something is going on with one bigger distributor and 701's are 55% off. Please tell me a little bit about them, I'm seriously considering them.

Q701 and the Q stands for "Quincy Jones"

How much more info do you need?

 

[mazersteven]

Ooooo... @John Parks @GO-NAD! Something is going on with one bigger distributor and 701's are 55% off. Please tell me a little bit about them, I'm seriously considering them.

They used to be made in Austria now production went to China

 

[GO-NAD!]

Ooooo... @John Parks @GO-NAD! Something is going on with one bigger distributor and 701's are 55% off. Please tell me a little bit about them, I'm seriously considering them.

The Q701 and K701 are essentially the same and are well-respected as high quality headphones. They are open-backed and I find them quite neutral. There are plenty of reviews of them online.

 

[killdozzer]

Q701 and the Q stands for "Quincy Jones"

How much more info do you need?

That argument is hard to beat!

 

[killdozzer]

The Q701 and K701 are essentially the same and are well-respected as high quality headphones. They are open-backed and I find them quite neutral. There are plenty of reviews of them online.

Who is trust worthy with reviewing headphones?

 

[John Parks]

Who is trust worthy with reviewing headphones?

My go-to was innerfidelity.com, but AVTech shut it down. Tyll Hertsens was very objective and provided loads of measurements. I believe he reviewed one or two of the K(Q)7__ variants. These days, https://www.head-fi.org/ is a great resource.

I used to have the Drop (used to be Massdrop) K7XX and really liked it. It is based on the K(Q)701 or 702.

Massdrop x AKG K7XX Audiophile Headphones | Audiophile | Headphones | Open Back Headphones | Drop

Drop exclusive product, price and reviews: Massdrop x AKG K7XX Audiophile Headphones | 18.2K+ Sold | Our first custom headphones ever, the Massdrop x AKG...

drop.com

 

[mazersteven]

Moon Audio | High Quality Audio Gear

Moon Audio is the one stop shop for the audiophile. Specializing in hifi audio solutions, explore our audio cables, headphones, DACs, DAPs, amps & more.

www.moon-audio.com

 

[slipperybidness]

The Q701 and K701 are essentially the same and are well-respected as high quality headphones. They are open-backed and I find them quite neutral. There are plenty of reviews of them online.

I have a set of the K7xx from Massdrop. I do tend to agree with most people, the Senn HD6xx sounds better to my ears.

I also have a set of the AKG 845BT closed back cans. I tend to use these the most due to bluetooth.

 

[afterlife2]

I like all those sites too. rting does good reviews too and comparisons. Love my 58x.

Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee vs AKG K701 Side-by-Side Headphones Comparison

Compare the Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee and AKG K701 headphones

www.rtings.com

Edit.
Also check out this thread not to offset this one:

The Headphone Thread! Share Your Gear and Impressions, Etc.

Fun! Well been a big headphone fan since I was a kid and tried just about anything from $10 to $200. My Senns 580 was a phone I wish I had not sold, but needed money at the time. Here is my current gear: Headphones: Pioneer SE-A1000, Philips SHL-3300, JBL Synchros S500, AT M50's, Yamaha HPH-200...

forums.audioholics.com

 

[killdozzer]

Thank you all. Valuable answers.

 

[mazersteven]

I'll give you a review just purchased the AKG 701's and purchase the Sennheiser HD650's and you're all set there's a review

 

[slipperybidness]

I'll give you a review just purchased the AKG 701's and purchase the Sennheiser HD650's and you're all set there's a review

Not bad advice....but I suggest getting the Drop "xx" versions to save some $.

Granted, I think the Senn is based on the HD600, not the 650.

 

[John Parks]

Not bad advice....but I suggest getting the Drop "xx" versions to save some $.

Granted, I think the Senn is based on the HD600, not the 650.

I don't know if Drop ships to @killdozzer 's neck of the woods.

 

[killdozzer]

I don't know if Drop ships to @killdozzer 's neck of the woods.
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And AKG is having these huge, huuuge sales... Anyway I'll put my Grado in ads and see if I can switch with spending just a few bucks.