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E1 - AKG
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 Apr 8 2013, 10:32 PM
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QUOTE(dpo_99_sl @ Apr 8 2013, 02:29 AM) I just bought a Q701, and to me it sounded very different from what I imagined. Based on what I read online so far, K701 and Q701 should sound very similar. But to me they are worlds apart from what I remember how the K701 sounded like. About 2 years back I tested K701 in jaben, the soundstage is incredibly huge that everything sounded weird to my ears. It was plugged into some unknown expensive amp (heard that the amp is worth more than RM2k). Currently I'm just running my Q701 with a cheapo China amp http://www.head-fi.org/t/407756/hifidiys-m...a-headphone-amp , but I'm happy with how it sounds. Soundstage is not that huge, but at least it sounded 'real' to me. And much to my surprise it's not hard to drive it up to loud volume. Wonder anyone AB the K701 and Q701 before and what's your opinion ? there is a big difference between volume and dynamics  wait till you have heard the Q701 driven off an ALO, you will really go wow there is a raging debate going on over here with regards to amping the k701 http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/headphon...01-4163422.htmlThis post has been edited by E1 - AKG: Apr 8 2013, 10:59 PM |
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dpo_99_sl
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Apr 8 2013, 11:27 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(Lennox @ Apr 8 2013, 05:31 PM) test both before, by that time i prefer the Q701 too.. but since is quite long time ago, I almost forgot how they sounds like  I enjoy the Q701 a lot. Huge improvement over my MS1 and it's less fatigue. QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Apr 8 2013, 10:32 PM) there is a big difference between volume and dynamics wait till you have heard the Q701 driven off an ALO, you will really go wow there is a raging debate going on over here with regards to amping the k701 http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/headphon...01-4163422.htmlYup, I truly agree with you on the volume and dynamic factor. Haha, I haven't really got chance to test any nice dac / amp. But I'm just really curious about the differences of Q701 and K701, as they sounded very different to me. Can a dac / amp really make such a huge difference between those 2 ? Maybe I need to do more reading then  |
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Lennox
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Apr 8 2013, 11:57 PM
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QUOTE(dpo_99_sl @ Apr 8 2013, 11:27 PM) I enjoy the Q701 a lot. Huge improvement over my MS1 and it's less fatigue. Yup, I truly agree with you on the volume and dynamic factor. Haha, I haven't really got chance to test any nice dac / amp. But I'm just really curious about the differences of Q701 and K701, as they sounded very different to me. Can a dac / amp really make such a huge difference between those 2 ? Maybe I need to do more reading then This is the best part  |
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E1 - AKG
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Apr 9 2013, 12:43 AM
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QUOTE(dpo_99_sl @ Apr 8 2013, 11:27 PM) I enjoy the Q701 a lot. Huge improvement over my MS1 and it's less fatigue. Yup, I truly agree with you on the volume and dynamic factor. Haha, I haven't really got chance to test any nice dac / amp. But I'm just really curious about the differences of Q701 and K701, as they sounded very different to me. Can a dac / amp really make such a huge difference between those 2 ? Maybe I need to do more reading then the difference in cables does make a subtle difference between them and yes, the combination of dac/amp does make a big difference, even the inter-link cable. just ask bro Quazacolt who was toying with different cables between his lappy and the ALO amp by the way, where are you located  This post has been edited by E1 - AKG: Apr 9 2013, 12:47 AM |
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akping_1
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Apr 9 2013, 12:18 PM
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i just use hippo cricri+ potable dac/amp to drive my Q701, so far it sound ok for me, as no $ to invest on expensive destop amp/DAC
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dpo_99_sl
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Apr 9 2013, 12:49 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Apr 9 2013, 12:43 AM) the difference in cables does make a subtle difference between them and yes, the combination of dac/amp does make a big difference, even the inter-link cable. just ask bro Quazacolt who was toying with different cables between his lappy and the ALO amp by the way, where are you located gosh ..... more exposure = more poison well I'm working in KL |
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E1 - AKG
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Apr 9 2013, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(akping_1 @ Apr 9 2013, 12:18 PM) i just use hippo cricri+ potable dac/amp to drive my Q701, so far it sound ok for me, as no $ to invest on expensive destop amp/DAC given a chance, should try a proper desktop setup ... by the way, you are in kl too? |
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akping_1
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Apr 9 2013, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Apr 9 2013, 01:53 PM) given a chance, should try a proper desktop setup ... by the way, you are in kl too? yupe currently im at klang valley area i know proper destop amp might improve the sound, but $$$ is big prob |
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E1 - AKG
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Apr 9 2013, 04:50 PM
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QUOTE(akping_1 @ Apr 9 2013, 03:08 PM) yupe currently im at klang valley area i know proper destop amp might improve the sound, but $$$ is big prob wait till you had realised the real potential of the q701, you will most probably move heaven and earth to get the setup right  This post has been edited by E1 - AKG: Apr 9 2013, 04:51 PM |
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akping_1
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Apr 9 2013, 04:58 PM
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haha...not at the moment, so far normal use is ok for me...
n got $$ also will go for other thing is more useful for me...
not really go so much time for me to sit down n fully enjoy the music at the moment...
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KyoLee
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Apr 27 2013, 10:51 PM
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Getting Started
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K550 new user report in <3
love it
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SpringBiscuit
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May 1 2013, 07:13 PM
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Got myself an AKG K550, great headphone indeed =D
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E1 - AKG
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May 2 2013, 01:32 PM
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QUOTE(SpringBiscuit @ May 1 2013, 07:13 PM) Got myself an AKG K550, great headphone indeed =D it is a really good all rounder, a little light on bass for bass heads, otherwise good balanced performance |
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f_lyonthewall
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May 15 2013, 11:34 PM
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New Member
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for the long time akg k701 users, i am thinking of buying the akg701, but i wonder how long the silver coloured paint fair with time? u know the circle in the middle and the circle stripes, tyia
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joshuachew
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May 16 2013, 02:04 AM
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E1, do you have pads for K550?
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mhfw
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Jun 8 2013, 12:54 PM
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New Member
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Hi I am looking for in-earphones... AKG K350 got quite good reviews. Anybody in LYN selling?
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hamstrex
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Jul 17 2013, 10:28 PM
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Getting Started
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i found something...  » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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f_lyonthewall
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Jul 17 2013, 10:49 PM
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New Member
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QUOTE(hamstrex @ Jul 17 2013, 10:28 PM) i found something... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « those supposed to have the newer softer diaphragm driver, 3db boost around the mid bass, with flat headband, not sure whether they differ to the current Q though |
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E1 - AKG
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Jul 17 2013, 11:47 PM
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QUOTE(f_lyonthewall @ Jul 17 2013, 10:49 PM) those supposed to have the newer softer diaphragm driver, 3db boost around the mid bass, with flat headband, not sure whether they differ to the current Q though If you are referring to the new K712, it is already in-stock. Slightly cheaper than the K702 |
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Memories_Fallen
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Jul 18 2013, 01:59 AM
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anyone tried akg tiesto k267? how is it?
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