how many hours on burning?

my K240mkii are probably more than 500 hours. not sure bro E1-AKG's Q701 how many hours dy.. but he got Q701 before i got my k240mkii, probably much longer than my k240mkii

guess you love somewhat smooth bass.
what tracks you commonly listen?

anyway how does you k240mkii cable sounds when plugged in with the Q701?
any better?

This post has been edited by propf: Apr 12 2012, 03:48 PM

aha.. i didn't test my k240mkii cable on Q701.. only tested Q cable on my K240mkii.. my k240mkii's bass is quite muddy, and there is a noticeable improvement by using Q's cable and some minor improvement as is quite minor so i can't remember very well. the most still the bass


mostly listen to Metallica, Queen, Bee Gees, MJ, Kenny G, Linkin Park, Olivia Ong, Norah Jones, Eminem, Big Bang, etc

what DAC r u running on?
try compare head to head with the K701.
definitely got different.
but i guess mine isn't properly burnt yet.
maybe 300-500 hours will do the trick.

p.s.:it do take ages man.i haven't listen them for about a week since my amp got problem.

My k420 pads was worn out on both side, do you guys know where to get replacement?!

Thanks god,
Mr David, please check your pm. Actually I dont really had high hopes since akg k420 is lower end model.

Now I know how to give hints without getting receiving vacation

Anyone here tried the K3003 yet? O:

Msia got jor ah?

Yeap, I must say that its pretty damn good. And the filter swapping really changes the sound too. The bass from the dynamic drivers and the mids and highs from the BA are very coherent. The bass impact from teh dynamic driver is not like traditional dynamic drivers such as the IE8 where the bass is dark and aggressive, but complements the mids and highs from the BA's and they sound really good. Are they worth the Rm4xxx price tag? They do sound 'special' but i would still stick to my Westone ES5 customs for less then the asking price of the K3003.

Yes, the AKG K3003 is already here at RM5,550.00

'Fake' AKG spotted..... one model only @ Ipoh Parade,Ipoh...Picture not nice coz sales person coming towards me ady... RM79.9

Just got back from downtown Tokyo, specifically Akihabara. Went to the Head-Fi renowned e-earphone store, got myself this:



AKG-K550.

Auditioned it in Yodobashi Akihabara, price after tax refund was Yen 27,480. Walked a few blocks to e-earphones, they're selling Yen24,800.

I tested this against the Ultrasone Signature Pro and the uber high end Ultrasone Edition 8 at Yodobashi, sure there is a difference, but after the two flagship headphones I have in my possession, I'm not willing to go for another flagship. Plus, this is for walking around, not home use. Very isolating.

How far is the difference? in terms of sound and price

Notice all these headphones are closed-end headphones.

In terms of difference in price:

AKG K550 = Yen 24,800

Ultrasone Signature Pro = Yen 89,000

Ultrasone Edition 8 Palladium = Yen 127,800

Do the Yen to RM at your own risk of price tag shock.

As for the sound, the law of diminishing returns applies. Sure the Signature Pro and the Edition 8 sounds better, but not to the extent that I'd like to pay for to get that kind of sound. It sounds better than the AKG K550, but not THAT much better that I'd be willing to pay that much more to get it. Better soundstage, details, resolution, and in the case of Edition 8, improvements across the mids, highs and lows. I'm planning to use the K550 on the go, so as much as I'd like to have the best, I wouldn't appreciate the best while being outside walking around with it. Plus, I don't want my head lopped off for thieves to steal the Edition 8 off my head.

Haha~ In malaysia~ people only will appreciate beats~ i mean most of the people but sure not audiophilian
but in other country~ dangerous lo~

Always insist on the warranty card by authorised local distributor IMS to avoid fakes

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Added on June 4, 2012, 11:25 pmAny in-depth review on the AKG K550 to be expected



This post has been edited by E1 - AKG: Jun 4 2012, 11:25 PM

I would echo what Tyll of InnerFidelity and Mike of HEadfonia says about the headphone. The mids sounds dangerous close to being recessed, but in actual fact they are not. It just not as full-bodied as the other cans I have in my possession. Very revealing, resolving and coupled with my RX MK3-B and its bass boost, enough bass punch to my liking. Not as much as the D2000, but much more controlled and tighter. Build quality is SUPERB, it looks handsome and sturdy as well. The most important thing about the K550 is you must make sure the fitting is done properly. Any improper fit will result in audio regressing to sounding thin and harsh. I had to bring the cups forward and tilt it in towards my inner ear to get a good seal and proper fit to isolate nicely as well as getting the supposed sound signature. The headband is extremely comfortable, I had a listening session on the plane back from Tokyo this afternoon, I literally slept with the headphones on it, and not felt it. Supremely comfortable.

For the price I paid for it, this is a better headphones than my previous D2000. I needed a headphone that is isolating, full circumaural and sounds as good as either my DT1350 or my previous D2000. I believe that search is over.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 5 2012, 12:48 AM