Saxon Hall Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 I've seen a lot go for under $300. If you are talking about the Q701's I recall there were 2 or 3 pairs going for about the $200 mark in the classifieds here early this year. Have not seen any for a while now.
Guest fordgtlover Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 I would throw Audio Technica ATH-AD-900x into the mix. I think they are superb value for money.
LogicprObe Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 A lot of us got them from here. http://www.thomann.de/gb/akg_k701.htm?sid=d572f6bdbb844d1c11fe9aaae79f2e0a Shipping is the killer. 50 euro for 30kgs. That's about 10 pairs! If you can find a few people to share, it's worth it. Even just one person will make it roughly $300 each including.
Addicted to music Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 A lot of us got them from here. http://www.thomann.de/gb/akg_k701.htm?sid=d572f6bdbb844d1c11fe9aaae79f2e0a Shipping is the killer. 50 euro for 30kgs. That's about 10 pairs! If you can find a few people to share, it's worth it. Even just one person will make it roughly $300 each including. Why bother, when you can get them here; http://www.addictedtoaudio.com.au/AKG-Q701-Quincy-Jones-Signature-Line-ReferenceClass-Headphones
LogicprObe Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 Why bother, when you can get them here; http://www.addictedtoaudio.com.au/AKG-Q701-Quincy-Jones-Signature-Line-ReferenceClass-Headphones Still save $50 and get the K.
LogicprObe Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 Here's the original Thomann thread. http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/39058-akg-k701-on-special/?hl=%2Bakg+%2Bk701
Addicted to music Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 Works out around $350 landed I know that A2A provide the genuine article that is new in a box, they will deliver to your address @ that price. And you will get it quicker too than the European site.
Addicted to music Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/56006-akg-k702-headphones/
LogicprObe Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/56006-akg-k702-headphones/ Quiet you! I sent him that via PM hours ago!
Addicted to music Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 Quiet you! I sent him that via PM hours ago! I've just got home from work, O/T till 2200! Sorry LP! 1
LogicprObe Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 I don't know where he is.............I PM'd him at 6.00am this morning too! Must be doing a doubler!
Batty Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 I think I'll wait a while and get some more cash under my belt.
GregWormald Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 I really like the Grados for my music. I only went as high as the SR 80 'cause I like speakers better. For my money they were an upgrade from my 414s. The PFEs were a further upgrade, but they are earphones, and (I understand) no longer made. Greg
Warren M. Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 I listen to all types of music except C&W and hip hop, lean more towards classic rock and prog though, I have been doing a little googling and come up with Sennie 598 and AKG Q701, but it will be difficult without a listen. I have seen a pair of HD 650s for $350 I have HD650s (Cardas wired) and AKG 701s. For my head, the HD650s are more comfortable, but there is no doubt in my mind that the AKG 701s are better sounding headphones, though both are exceptionally good. I also have Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro, which has a slightly raised top end - I use these off a headphone amp off my PC, and like them a lot for comfort and sound, though they are not in the same league as the other two. I believe that the DT-990 (not Pro) is flat and thus more suitable for hi-fi (seems very counter-intuitive to me that the pro version should be less true-to-frequency than the domestic version) Regards Warren
Telecine Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 I have a pair of AKG Q701's. I would still recommend that you consider a pair of HD 580's. you should be able to pick up a pair for about $150.
Batty Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) Q701 for $250, can't find HD 580 anywhere for under the $200 mark What is the difference between the K and Q 701? Edited September 19, 2013 by Batty
Warren M. Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 I own an old pair of HD 580s. Not saleable I'm afraid. The comfort level is excellent and they are very musical, but detail is not anywhere near to the 600 or 650 and certainly way below the 701s.
Batty Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 how about used K701 for just over $200 landed
Monty Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 What is the difference between the K and Q 701? I think they are the same, except for Quincy Jones branding and a detachable cable on the Q701.
Batty Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 So confusing the K702 have a detatchable cable
Batty Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 OK, the deed is done, ordered a pair of black Q701s from the US for $256 plus $26 postage. 2
Addicted to music Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 OK, the deed is done, ordered a pair of black Q701s from the US for $256 plus $26 postage. Which site Batty???
Batty Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 pitbullaudio, the different colours were different prices, I went for black and sent him an offer and went from there.
Warren M. Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 how about used K701 for just over $200 landed Sounds pretty good to me!
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