RMesser9
New Head-Fier
Yesterday, I learned quite a bit about my K701s. They are extremely picky when it comes to positioning, but I was able to get a really, really nice sound out of them.
What I discovered was that if I put the thick side of the pads in the front instead of the rear, I get a much better seal. If I put the thick side in the rear (the normal way), it caused a loose seal, thus a much brighter/thinner sound. Then, I positioned the K701s so that my ears touched the ear. All in all, this improved the bass response and smoothed out the treble (for the better, in my opinion). The signature 2 kHz peak is still there but is nowhere as bad and is quite enjoyable. The soundstage is maybe a bit less, but this does not bother me too much, as the more balanced sound is worth it.
I'll have to see what I can do with my Yaxi pads, but for now, I much prefer stock pads over the Yaxi pads.
What I discovered was that if I put the thick side of the pads in the front instead of the rear, I get a much better seal. If I put the thick side in the rear (the normal way), it caused a loose seal, thus a much brighter/thinner sound. Then, I positioned the K701s so that my ears touched the ear. All in all, this improved the bass response and smoothed out the treble (for the better, in my opinion). The signature 2 kHz peak is still there but is nowhere as bad and is quite enjoyable. The soundstage is maybe a bit less, but this does not bother me too much, as the more balanced sound is worth it.
I'll have to see what I can do with my Yaxi pads, but for now, I much prefer stock pads over the Yaxi pads.
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