got custom amp for K701?

lolz, more expensive is better? Frankly speaking, i would say the source has the most impact on the music. If your source is bad, then you'll hear shits even if you have a 1/2 million dollar amp and headphones. Then the next is the headphones... lastly is the amp. The amp plays an insignificant role in music-listening pleasure.

Still lovin' my LD2+

That headband gonna break into halves one day

Isn't it nicer if it comes with a lovely cradle?

*hint hint* K701...

sad thing if i'm the only spammer

is it a stone-cold fact that all K701 owners dislike the 890?

i just notice... no one is bringing the 895 and 890 to the Saturday meeting?

you sell off your MX5021, Nano, 635, and 890 and you can get a K701 already

don't forget to sell your kidney to get a nice CDP

"Ka-plonk!" And the HP890 drops into the toilet bowl

i'll stay away from your 890 lAh0S!

i mean during the Saturday meet!

unless you soak the headphone in Febreeze for the entire night

Chipped in 2 cents.

I remember seeing a 895 somewhere during the meet, but unfortunately i didn't test anything that is not on empire's bed

Comparing both 890 and 1000, i would say (sincerely) that the HP1k beats the 890 a mile off. The hp1k really excels in portraying details, and i rank it same level as the K701. On Hotel California 0:15-0:25sec's guitar prelude, the hp1k's resolving power is excellent, as it manage to pull out each guitar pluck with ease. What i heard is distinct notes from the guitar strings. I tried this same track on my ex SR80, and the difference is really obvious. The SR80 is congested as the guitar prelude seems to be overlapping each other.

Lower frequency wise, the 890's bass is obviously stronger than the HP1k. But upon close analysis I notice the 1k's bass is not bad after all. It is more refined and tighter than the 890. In fact i like the 1k's bass when compared to my K701 (K701 + 0404 really gives mellow bass). From my experience during the meet, i would say the DT990 has the best bass, followed by the MS2i, then the hp1k... i would rank the K701 lowest (all unamped of course)

Side note: I didn't pay attention to the sound stage so i won't comment anything on both Philips. Some nitpicks: the 1k's gives out weird noise when i move my head, quite disturbing. As for the 890, sibilance is obvious but the comfort is the best! Does the 890 worth RM340? Heck no! I would rather top up an extra RM60 for the HP1k. And does it worth RM200+? That i don't know how to answer, as i never compare sub RM300 headphones before. Maybe it does worth the RM180

I didn't test both of them with any amp, comparison done direct output from an Ipod. In fact i run through all my test from an Ipod. One thing is for sure: K701, HD650, HD580 suxxor without an amp.

Lolz, i did tested both, and walabies and yuheng too iianm. If they were tagged as Grado, t sure gonna be the weirdest Grado ever produced

including the RS1 or what?

from my brief experience on the MS2i, it does resembles typical Grado sound signature, but with a musical touch. Its still considered as a "Grado" i guess

p/s: i wonder did walabies got lots of orders after the meet or not?

well that's why i ask you to give a personal review on the 890s. It will be really handy when ppl is searching for their upcoming headphones. I read lots of reviews on K701 VS HD650, K701 VS DT990... based on their reference i can get a blur picture to identify which headphones suit me the most.

To Alex_T, if comparing the MS1 and 890, i will go for the HP1k if the MS1 is anywhere near the SR80. HP1k sounds more balanced to my ears.

finally, nice review btw. How about the soundstage on both cans? I remember PcWork used to say the 890s have good soundstage. Unfortunately i didn't manage to test this scope during the meet.