The person I usually use to refurbish my headphones is very busy at this time so I am looking for someone with a trusted reputation with K1000s to put new temple pads securely on the headphone and possibly a new headband.  In addition, the pair I want to refurbish seems to have no spring where...

HD800 is known to have the biggest soundstage (apart from Akg k1000 ear speakers) along with others like AKG K701/2. But in some odd way, Grado w/bowls seem to have a larger soundtage. What do I mean? When I listen to Senns or AKGs I feel closed in. While on the Grado with bowls...

What are the most cost effective headphones you've ever heard, for classical music?

Can some transformers rattle slightly when they sing.  I've been noticing on my 307a that the transformers present a slight rattle at times.  It's not always apparent, but it's there about 50% of the time.  I did a little iPhone recording to demonstrate the rattle I am referring to.  This rattle...

  I currently own a pair of Dynaudio Focus speakers and DT770/250. I bought the Beyers when I used to own a pair of Dali speakers and their sound signature was very similar with a very energetic top end. I downsided my system a couple of months later and was going to go to a headphone only...

I just got a new pair of MDR-F1’s a few weeks ago to add to my collection. I have used closed headphones most of the time and so went searching for a great open set of cans that were comfortable and had a wide sound stage. Of the open air headphones I have used over long periods of time the...

I've been staring at an AKG K701 and telling myself "I want it, I want it.." but the more I go in-depth the more I feel like i'll be disappointed.. (plastic sounds, etc.) So since it's been a while like 4 years I believe.. will AKG release a new flagship soon? or do I need to consult to a lot of...

I prompted them. They responded. They are making a replacement.   Proof? http://www.facebook.com/AKG   I (Alex Hussein Osborn) told them I would give them a hug if they made a replacement. They said prepare to give hugs. OMG!   You are welcome.

I've begun noticing a few little dent-like drifts in the grills of my k1000.  These are very minor, but I'd like to be able to remove the grills and make them go back to perfect configuration.   So my questions are:   1. What is the correct way to remove these grills?   2. Since I...

I've seen these from time to time withot knowing what they were. In particular, I was rather turned off by the cheap-looking casing - a K1000 wanna-be. But apparently these are top-rank headpones for many listeners, despite the fact that they are underexposed and underreviewed. Describe the...

I am planning to buy one AKG K1000.  I was told that there are 2 versions. One is bass heavy another is not so.   How can I know that?  Which one is better is SQ and built.   Is the serial number of the AKG K1000 has any thing to do with it?

Dear all,    Does anyone know how can I get the AKG 1000? or from where? and what is the price.  I try to use my ZDT or if not possible I will use the speaker post to drive.

Has anyone actually tried this combination, and if so, how was it?

Does anybody know how to buy the AKG1000 or any one would like to sell it?

just a heads up, the latest k1000 auction on ebay appears to be a scam. Akg professional headphones k1000 - eBay (item 250721794299 end time Nov-09-10 06:13:12 PST) new ebayer/no feedback, and using the pictures and description from this auction that ended last week.   I already reported...

So I have purchased my second pair of K1000 and I have run into the same problem as the first: Rattle of some kind.  This happens to both sides, but very occassionally.  I have tried it with 2 amps, 2 sources.  I have had the grills professionally reglued.  I have even taped the frames of the...

What is the difference b/t using 2, 3-pin plugs or 1, 4-pin plug? And why is it that some guys are still using the 2 xlr plugs (like headroom)? I've heard that the 1, 4-pin is newer and just as good as the two, hence my question.

My apologies if this is a stupid question, but is it possible to use a preamp as a headphone amp? (Specifically, I would be using a Linn LK1 preamp.) I have the specs for it, in terms of output voltage, impedance, etc. but I don't know how to translate that into specs that seem pertinent for...

Are they essentially the same in term of driving headphones (such as HD800)? The difference between them is that WA5 can drive K1000 and some high efficient speakers? Thank you in advance.

Akg has posted again on their facebook page regarding the k1000 I think they are really considering to bring it back So show your love on their facebook page! www.facebook.com/AKG Quote: We've seen a lot of feedback lately on your LOVE for our K1000 headphones. We're listening and we hear you...

Hello So i decided to bug akg about the k1000 So i posted on their facebook page And they replied to me: "AKG The K1000 seems to be hot lately. We're hearing you guys" to me thats a good thing i think that if more people put preassure on them they may bring back the k1000

(...within reason - drinks / food / toilet stop not counted as a break etc...) This poll is to see what is the single longest non-stop listening experience you can remember. I had my HD-650's on for 8 hours yesterday. I'm sorry to say it, but the sides of my ears started to get a bit itchy...

Hi   I have been listening to my K702 for the last two weeks and i have owned the mighty K1000 in the past. The K702 at the moment is pretty well matched with the matrix m-stage. To my ears, the K702 amped by the matrix m-stage sounds strikingly similar to a poorly amped K1000. This led me...

I'm relatively new to the headphone world (had a pair of Sony MDR V600s for 17 years, never really gave much thought to it). After doing tons of research on what headphones to buy before landing on the Denon 2000s, I thought I'd seen it all... Until... After initially thinking "OUCH" I...

Rank your headphones. Please rank your headphones that you own and use regularly. Please don’t list or rank headphones that you use to own or that you have tried. My goal here is to have a positive outlook ranking, not a product bashing list. I figure that if you own and use them, you must like...