Here, i will guide you through the steps of making and installing a genuin. Oh mama, was i ever excited when i heard rumors of the existence of akg s k 701. I am wanting to upgrade headphones and have narrowed it down to the hd600s and the k701s. Believe what you want to believe i know for a fact that its not a myth, at least not for the akg k701. The k701 are currently akg s top of the line headphones replacing the ks which have been around since 1989 at a much lower price tag. Just go to the asus website, find the card and download the driver and software there. It is a subsidiary of harman international industries, a division of samsung electronics the products currently marketed under the akg. In days gone by the k701, beyerdynamic dt880 and sennheiser hd650 ruled the consumer headphone world and each hadhas their own fanbase. Buy akg k 701 headphones white online at low price in india on. This thing sounds great all around, but picks up quite a. If youre among the audiophiles who sneer at those of us who like headphones, youre probably rolling your eyes and thinking i must lack a rich inner life but hold on there, skippysome of us use those cans in our prosumer studios, in recording sessions, and even in barnburning latenight critical. K701, if you were looking for that comparison, but clicked on this out of curiosity. K712, i have that one too now with that, grab a snack, sit back. Shop premium microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, and other audio products at akg.
Headphones free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The k701 is an open headphone with a dynamic driver. I currently have a pair of hd555s with the 595 mod and using the fiio e10. Keep in mind that bass impact could make sound unpleasant and even cause hearing impair on long listening sessions. Back in the early 00ies the sennheiser hd650, beyerdynamic dt880 and akg k701 were the trio of decent headphones one would be looking to get. The only real longevity issue is the elastic bands that arent easily replaced by owners. Headphone carry case for akg k550 k551 k540 k240 k240s k242 k601 k701 k702 q701 k121s k142hd k272hd k242mk k271mk2 k501 sony mdrcd780 cd cd1700 mdrsa sa3000 sa5000 beyerdynamic dt880 dt990 dt770 dt660 hd515 hd555 hd595 hd598 hd500 hd570 hd200 sennheiser hd518 hd558 hd600 hd650 hd700 hd485 hd465 hd380 eh2270. The akg k712 is a direct descendent of the classic k701, using a very similar physical design, but a. Get the guaranteed best price on studio headphones like the dekoni audio elite velour ear pads for akg k701 k701 k518 at musicians friend. Well this feeling whas wrong, because after the new k701 whas used allmost every day for 3 months, i compared them again. Music sounds distant at times when it really shouldnt.
The german hd800 is a bit more of the gentleman, presenting things in a bit less direct and energetic fashion. Akg together with beyerdynamic and sennheiser are the three classic european headphone brands. The k701 s soundstage is said to be unnaturally large. I own u7 and k701 so i know they dont pair so well, especially for highdynamic music. Actually this is not a matter of taste or an overestimation, its a pure fact that akg k701 702712 etc. Akg k92 high performance closedback monitoring headphones. If you have the k701 702 cans powered adequately and the music source you are listening to using akg k701 k702 cans sounds to you to be strident or muddy, or has a thin bass, or whatever, its the musical source, not akg k701 k702 headphones. While listening to akg k701, pay attention to the nonpiercing and crystal highs, that is where akg k701 show themselves as masterpieces.
I own this great pair of akg q701 headphones and like many other owners of this fantastic pair of cans, i am not fond of the bumps on the original leather headband. Dekoni audio sheepskin ear pads for akg k701k701k518. Since the firms previous punishingly lowsensitivity k winged ear speakers, the k702 is their current rather more affordable and allround less demanding circumaural and openbacked professional flagship. Also, i will be upgrading to a music stream ii and schiit asgard sometime in hopefully the near future, but heaphones are coming first.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. They have twotone navy blue and silver color scheme and an oldschool retro design that will work for some. The k701 s by contrast are grey and maroon, and have the standard akg branding on the headband. Whether you prefer the holistic approach or like to listen analytically, the k701 will turn perception into pure enjoyment. Id like an audiophiles opinion on what other equipment i need to maximize the headphones potential, since i am noticing. The openback ear cups are well padded and covered in a suedelike fabric that gives the headphones a more premium appeal. The k712 is beautiful, boasting exceptional smoothness on the low end, a highly immersing stereo image and is something that will make online gamers very happy. The openback ear cups are well padded and covered in a suedelike fabric that gives the. Official akg store microphones, headphones, and more. The blackdarkblue and chrome accents give it a different look compared to the white k701. To wrap up, a brief comparison with akg s eternal rival sennheiser is due since both hd650 and k701 have occupied my headphone firmament for years. The open back ear cups are large and circular and covered in a suedelike padding that gives the headphones a premium appeal. Acoustic and cinema equipment is an acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. K701 reference class premium headphones akg acoustics.
Get the guaranteed best price on studio headphones like the dekoni audio elite hybrid ear pads for akg k701 k701 k518 at musicians friend. The 702 is essentially a k701 in black and comes with a detachable neutrikterminated cable. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 888 4524254 for assistance. Akg k701 openback, overear premium studio reference class studio headphones. Already the k701 arrived accompanied by a small plastic stand but this swooping german solution is one of the classiest ive seen over many years into this hobby.
The q701s by contrast is more realistic, and so much more enjoyable. K712, i have that one too now with that, grab a snack, sit back and relax friend, youve come to the right place. Hello, i recently purchased a brand new pair of akg k702 headphones online, from a power seller on ebay. I have also written an informative article on the akg q701 vs. Buy akg k 701 headphones white online at low prices in. They have the same retro design with large circular ear cups and a headband with a selfadjusting strap. Dekoni audio has released the penultimate replacement pad for the akg k701 series headphones.
Beyerdynamic dt880 pro vs akg k701 for mixing gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. The akg k701 look almost identical to the k702 and k712 pro. I tried to hear a difference, but in a blind test, i couldnt tell. This is a comfortable headphone that can be tweaked in sound by using different akg pads. Before going into all the technical aspects of the k701, let me first just say that i simply love these headphones. By combining sheepskin with heatactivated memory foam, these pads are the most comfortable and the best isolating pads on the market today. Akg is the first manufacturer in the world to use revolutionary flatwire technology in headphones, namely the k701. Fake k701s gearslutz gearslutz pro audio community. The seller claims to be an official reseller of akg products and has excellent ratings cobrasonics.
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