As the title suggests. I wouldn't even know where to start. If someone could indicate how much I would have to spend to improve over sending the stream to an airport express and using the internal DAC inside that (and thereby having less wire around the place). I live in Australia. If someone...

Hey guys!   At the moment I'm using a pair of AKG K530, but I want to buy new headphones soon. The main pronlem I'm having is, I seem to have pretty big ears, that do stick out. So my ears touch the driver, what gets really painful after some time.   The headphones I'm interested in are...

For about a year my setup has been Asus xonar essence ST + AKG K601 and I have decided that it's time to get an upgrade. I will keep my K601 and order the Little Dot Mk III in a couple of days, so I still need a DAC in addition to that.   So far I have been looking at:   HRT music...

I've been reading lots of different opinions on the AKG K601's about them being a bit lean in the bass, the specs on these are 12 Hz - 39.500 Hz.   I agree that some music sounds a bit lean, other stuff sounds great, depends on the source material.  Been thinking about an upgrade to either a...

Hi everybody, I found more than one person satisfied with the general Fiio-AKG K601/K701 combo, mainly becouse this king of dac/amp add that bit of warmth to AKG analytical headphones.    I've just order a pair of K601, and... which is the best Fiio in you opinion? I'd listen to music from...

I'm looking for a portable amp for my AKG K601 and JVC HA-RX 700 headphones.   price range 100-150 Euros   any suggestions ?

I am considering getting rid of my K240 MKIIs due to their treble on my system which I find hurts my ears due to the spike at 8-10 kHz. I am looking at getting either the K601 or the Q701. I will be running them off the Fiio E09K and E07K desktop amp and DAC combination. A problem I had with the...

Hi, I have a choice of getting one of these headphones and am not sure of which one would fit my liking more. I'm not a huge fan of bass I'm more of a, "Midhead." I am aware the 990 is open air which is fine with me.    (Both are 250 ohms.)

I'm currently selling my old over-priced Bose AE2's for a new pair of cans. I recently stumbled onto the AKG K 601's. Would they be worth the $200? I don't care for extreme bass. I drew up a general list of bands I listen to so there's a general idea of genres I listen to.   -Primus -Beck...

Howdy. Thinking of upgrading from my current ATH-AD700s. Using the headphone out from a decent integrated amp (Cambridge Azur) taking an analog in from an AudioGD DAC that's having bits streamed into it from my wireless network. If I have any dissatisfaction with the AD700s, it's that the...

Salutations! I would like to say that I've been looking into headphones for about two weeks now. I understand what the peripherals are and do (DAC, ADC, AMP, etc). I will understand what you say when you talk about treble, mid-high, highs, low-mid, sub-bass, soundstage, etc. (Having done...

Last year I bought a pair of DT700 pros (80ohms) and I do really enjoy them. I am looking at getting another pair but I can't decide between the HD 598s, AKG K601, or the ad700s. I will be using them for xbox gameplay and music on my computer/phone. I don't have an amp right now just a DAC for...

Alright, hello, I'm new here, and I've come across head-fi throughout my constant search for the perfect audio equipment and now I have nowhere else to turn so I was hoping you guys could help me.   I have big ears   Every over-ear headset I've ever owned (Turtle Beach, XB500, and now...

Disorganized thoughts only right now. My full-length three-way review is not going to happen for a while, as I have to burn in two of these 3 headphones. Since my full-lengther isn't going to be for a while I thought I would just throw this up with quick impressions. First, it should be...

Hi to all,   I have tried to search a previous answer to a question in the forum but since now I can't find it...   I have read in the specs that the AKG K601 (120ohm) and K702 (62ohm) both have a max input power of 200mW, I am searching a small desktop power amp (for a starting point I...

I've been trying for the last month and a half to get AKG to put up their end of the bargain and fix my K601s under warranty to no avail, they have sent me to about 3 different "repair locations" near my area and none have responded. this is before I figured out that because I ordered them from...

At the moment I'm using them plugged into a pair of Creative T40s, so basically anything would be an upgrade. I was thinking around £200, but could stretch. I'd quite like a warmer sound as opposed to a clinically neutral one, but preferably not too muddy. Cheers for any help you can give.

Hi. Let me start my saying the old cliche, long time reader, first time poster.   I've come into a bit of bonus money, and I'm looking to upgrade my phones. My current bundle are a pair of sennheiser 558's with a fiio e7.   I'm thinking about a pair of AKG q701 (really like the white...

I am thinking about getting the Beyerdynamic DT880 600ohm. I was going to get the Hifiman HE500 but since I would rather get a good pair of cans and a good Amp/DAC that will last awhile I am going to get a lower cost headphone and get a amp/DAC. So I am basically asking about which amp will pair...

I have literally been listening for about five minutes to the T1, so it isn't burned-in yet, but I think this headphone is The One. I've been looking for something in the league of the Senn HD800, AKG K1000, or even the K701 is remarkable and worth considering.

I'm thinking of getting a Q701 but the rubber band or elastic string that connects the driver housing to the headband looks very flimsy. Do long term owners of these have any problems with the rubber bands? Thanks

I am wondering what the most comfortable headphones under $300 are. I currently own studios and would like something more comfortable than them. Preferably leather or pleather ear cups and they must be around/over ear. Thanks!

I'm looking to improve my music set-up but I'm not sure whether there is a "weak link" in my chain or if I should simply add another pair of headphones to my collection. Currently I am Using: Sources: PC / iPod Touch 1st Gen / Samsung Galaxy S3 (wolfson Chip) all with .m4a apple lossless files...

Hey guys I'm looking for headphones around 200-250. I've used the m50'a and low te way they sound, but I HATE how they feel. They end up hurting my ears after 45 minutes and it's unbearable. Now I've tried Bose and te beats line, and as bad as they are I really like the comfort on them. Can you...

hi!   I am as the title says, looking for the "perfect" headphone for me. been reading a lot but I think the opinions are too different to make any sense of it right now. making this thread in hope of it being a bit easier to understand. I've been listening to (and owning) a lot of...