[obsidyen]

Hi everyone,
 
What would be the best upgrade to AKG Q 701s? I want a good all-rounder, something that can sound great with all genres. I was thinking of Beyerdynamic T1 but some say it's not much of an upgrade over Q701, despite the massive price difference. I don't want neither very analytical nor very warm. I want neutral and musical headphones.
 
I have a Meridian Explorer (revised version). It can drive the Q 701s fine. I'm not sure how well it can drive 300 or 600 ohm headphones.Tyll says 300 ohms are great with Explorer.

 

[Za Warudo]

Imo, a properly amped Q701 with the bass mod is pretty neutral.  It's not the best with electronic music but it doesn't embarrass itself neither.

 

[obsidyen]

Thanks for the reply. What's the bass mod, how can I apply it? I know it's neutral but surely there are better headphones out there. Or should I go crazy and just buy HD 800?

 

[Za Warudo]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/582276/q701-appreciation-thread/4560#post_9960711