AKG 702
btown1985
Posts: 113
in Headphones
Anyone have experience with the 702's? If so, what sources and amplifiers did you like/dislike? Any recommendations appreciated! Thanks for the help
LSiM 705 and 706c, Def Tech Supercube I, Anthem AVM20 Processor, Oppo BDP-105D, Adcom GFA-5503, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M, Panamax Elite 15PFi
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I've had Q701's for a while. They can be a bit picky about amps.
They prefer lots of warm sounding power
I can drive them from some of my older vintage gear, but can sound a bit thin.
I use Foobar with the advanced EQ plugin, and it helps to dial things in.
Don't do it by ear-look at the headphone freq response plot and use that
to adjust. The valleys and peaks aren't where you'd expect to find them-I'd certainly guess wrong.
I have an ASL MG head tube amp. It works fairly well with this amp.
When using this, no EQ needed. I paid $100 for the q701's used. Pretty darn
good headphones at that price."The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson -
Thanks for the info man, got a better idea now.
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How do you like using the Foobar?LSiM 705 and 706c, Def Tech Supercube I, Anthem AVM20 Processor, Oppo BDP-105D, Adcom GFA-5503, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M, Panamax Elite 15PFi
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Oh, I'm not sure I want to take that plunge into the black hole of tube world yet but it's becoming a familiar tune of recommendation!LSiM 705 and 706c, Def Tech Supercube I, Anthem AVM20 Processor, Oppo BDP-105D, Adcom GFA-5503, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M, Panamax Elite 15PFi
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I like foobar- it's free and scalable- I choose which bells and whistles to add.
I'm sure there are solid state amps that will work ok with the 701.
You might have to tweak it a bit. Tubes are easy. I plugged it in,
decided I needed a bit more warmth, and swapped a tube. DONE.
"The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson -
Completely agree! I also have some Q701s. They sound pretty good off vintage amps/receivers, they need POWER, and really like TUBE amplification. You don't have to spend too much though. Something like the Qinpu headphone amp would be fine (may have to play with the tubes a little to tweak the sound). Warms them up and pumps them up.
The newer K-702s were tweaked to sound a lot like the Q701s which had a little more bottom end than early K-701s.
If you like this kind of sound you'll be happy!
Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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And so, the tube research begins...LSiM 705 and 706c, Def Tech Supercube I, Anthem AVM20 Processor, Oppo BDP-105D, Adcom GFA-5503, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M, Panamax Elite 15PFi
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the info and definitely have a good place to start now. I'll read up and report my findings after the purchase and listening sessions!LSiM 705 and 706c, Def Tech Supercube I, Anthem AVM20 Processor, Oppo BDP-105D, Adcom GFA-5503, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M, Panamax Elite 15PFi
