Aug 16, 2014 #2 K. Kueller Supreme [H]ardness. This model is loved for its increased sound isolation and the fact that it won't leak sound to your neighbors. Monitors / Monitoring; By Sam Inglis. To conclude, he says he's owned K171 Studio, K66, K26P among AKG headphones (so he seems pretty well qualified to comment on AKG cans). … That's all, folks. AKG removed the bumps that come standard on their headbands, giving you a fully smooth surface. AKG K7XX. This, combined with the fact they’re soft and covered in velour, makes me barely notice they are there. The K712’s have a 62 Ohm impedance vs. the 120 Ohm of the K612. Most obvious would be the Q701’s cousins: AKG’s K612, K701, K702, K712, and K7XX from Massdrop. AKG headphones in general can be a little deceiving because of the low impedance ratings in a lot of their studio entries. Design Sound quality Connectivity. Dec 29, 2016 #1 hi. Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition. Share on. Close. I use headphones for making music and mixing at night and also as reference. Price comparison. EN PL DE. Another Headphone Thread. The open back ear cups are large and circular and covered in a suede-like padding that gives the headphones a premium appeal. Soundstage is big with good separation, but simply step behind from AKG huge. Their pads are really huge! … AKG K712 PRO vs AKG K7XX. It is vast, immersive, and with great depth. Sometimes I think it sits too shallow on my head as it moves around easily. I don't know an awful lot about them. vs. AKG K612 Pro. Thread starter Admixues; Start date Dec 29, 2016; Sidebar Sidebar. Categories; Brands; Versus; EN. AKG K612 & K712. The K702's are reference, open, over-ear studio headphones for precision listening, mixing and mastering. Or if you can stretch by another 35k you've always got these as an option. Sennheiser HD650 vs. AKG K712 Pro. ill get straight to the point, i can get both for around the same price and i was wondering which one is better?, AFAIK the 7xx is based on the K702 … I'm considering switching my present AKG K712 Pro with the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO and wonder if it's really worth it. These come in an all-black version, or all-black with red highlights and both include a few tweaks to the K702 formula to … Thanks. vs. AKG K712. Their rich sonic performance, wide spacious soundstage, and luxurious wearing comfort, a truly-special listening experience. 39800Hz vs 35000Hz; 9dB/mW higher sound pressure level ? I wouldn’t be too overly concerned about the difference here. 12. The AKG K7XX are insanely comfortable if we take the headband out of the equation. They have two-tone navy blue and silver color scheme and an old-school retro design that will work for some. AKG K712 vs AKG K7XX Side by side comparison. The K712's open-back design combined with … I think the Game Zero is a less hassle better choice as I think the volume wheel on the cup in really convenient and the mic is decent. 43. points. HiFiMAN HE-560, Sennheiser HD 6XX), but the AKG K7XX are in a class of their own. Comfortable full-size form with earcups that fully enclose your ears. Archived. 2 vote(s) 12.5% AKG K812 ... Trophy Points: 3 Location: Gilbert, Arizona. Trust. Audio Previous Next Sort by votes. Review. Joined Jun 19, 2001 … I recently borrowed M3NTAL's K7XX to compare to my Q701. How do these new models compare with their previous flagship design? Beyerdynamic 1990's Vs Akg K712? The AKG K7XX Massdrop First Edition Thread | Page 304 ... Bang goes the Buck! AKG K7XX Shop now at Amazon. AKG K712. The K712 Pro emphasize space while the HD 650 emphasizes timbre. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO vs my AKG K712. Forums. The K712 Pro sports a striking appearance of orange and black. 4800Hz higher high-frequency? — 8.0. (about level of HD595) Likely because more "intimate" soundstage and flatter response between 1-4 kHz occasional sound felt easier to distinguish than with K712. 46. points. Page 2 - Seeking answers? AKG K712 PRO Open-Back Dynamic Reference Headphones Master the sound Hear things that you've never heard before. vs. AKG K712 Pro. The pads are big enough to cover your ears all around and clamping force is minimal. The sound stage of AKG K712 vs K702 is also very impressive. AKG K712 PRO Shop now at Amazon. However, they pretty big and bulky for everyday use. Those that are wondering what happens with the K702 when slapping on a pair of, not angled, memory foam filled K712 pads can see the effect below. The excellent clarity and separation will allow you to mix tracks very easily. A. Admixues Commendable. The AKG K712 PRO share the same design as the AKG 701 and AKG 702 with few minor differences in color schemes. Details about Massdrop x AKG K7XX Audiophile Studio Reference Headphones Black & Red NEW. Sadly, they may be too big and bulky for some listeners and will stand out in a crowd more for their size than their style. No q701 or K7xx. The K712 (which I no longer have) is a darn good deal at the latest prices around $350 USD, but Massdrop introduced (with AKG’s help apparently) a new model – the K7xx, for only $200 if I remember correctly. I am used to wearing headphones with large pads (e.g. I am going to be getting AKG K7XX within the next week. Review. Thread starter isai95; Start date Aug 16, 2014; Aug 16, 2014 #1 I. isai95 Limp Gawd. Inside the no-frills box, you’ll find these headphones, along with a 10 ft (3 m) removable headphone cable that terminates in a 3.5 mm plug. While the K712 is AKG’s third iteration towards a more modern, well-rounded signature, I still find the Sennheiser to be more well-rounded and emotional while the AKG is still aimed at space and detail. They combine an extremely accurate response with agility and spaciousness. Is there a Akg model better than … Is the K702 with K712 pads exactly the same as a K712? These will be my first "audiophile" set of headphones, so it's entirely possible they sound amazing to me unamplified (especially in comparison to my X12's), but I won't know if I'm missing anything without an amplifier. 9 posts; 9 posts; Posted December 23, 2016. hey i have been looking to replace my astro A50 with some real headphones, and after a lot of searching i narrowed it down to either the HD598 or the Massdrop K7XX with a schiit stack, i considered the DT990 & the AD 900X , but im … AKG's form for making quality cans for mixing is well known. The K701 for example also comes in at 62 Ohm, and also heavily relies on amplification. There is a very authentic performance that AKG K712 offers. AKG K712 Pro Review. My present monitors are the Adam A7 but I'll be switching those … Which one would you recommend? 1. has an over-the-ear form. — 8.0. Design. AKG K612 Pro. A screw-on 1/4” stereo adapter plug is included. Which of these two reference headphones do you like and why? AKG K712 3 vote(s) 18.8% AKG K701 3 vote(s) 18.8% AKG K702 Annie's. vs. AKG K240 MKII. 105dB/mW vs 96dB/mW; Has a detachable cable? AKG K712 Pro. Surpsingly, the amplification which sounds 2nd and 3rd best to the Firefly are the built-in heaphone amps of a NAD pre-amp and a relaively cheap Teac amplifier. Personally I find it hard to listen to a lot of AKG's as there's just too many peaks in weird places and they usually require minor mods like ear pads changes to the AKG memory foam pads and grill mods but some people like them stock. I have endeavored to search the forums but haven't found much comparing 1990's with Mid-Hi End Akg models. Everytime the K712's sound different, which supports the assertion that they are very revealing of their source. AKG K712 Pro. So overal not up to K712 level, but it still does very well with its notch smaller soundstage. Perhaps it’s a little too minimal for my liking because I prefer a tighter sitting. Design … Fresh pads vs somewhat compressed pads. Akg K7xx Cable. Log in or register to post comments; … Comparison of AKG K712 PRO and AKG K7XX based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Basically, I want to know if an amplifier would make a huge difference in sound (sound quality, not volume. He says all these other models, he didn't like the tone color & texture, and they all somehow sounded closed-in, but his experience of K702s made him change his mind about AKGs 180 degrees. Know that you should invest in an amp with either. vs. AKG N90Q. In fact, as I've already explained, I'm not even sure the AKGs are the best for what I'm looking. Open-backed Headphones . Audio Technica … The most interesting part is that the resonances shift a bit because the ear/driver distance changes. Hi folks My first post here but I have made electronic music for many years (not pro). Top. Completing the package, the nearly 10-foot cable is detachable and can be easily replaced if the need arises. AKG K712 vs AKG K7XX Side by side comparison. The open-back ear cups are large and circular and covered in a suede-like padding that gives the headphones a premium feel. The lightweight and comfy feel is here again. As for which AKG to buy, unfortunatelly in Germany I can only find the K701, K702 and K712. Among them are the 65th-anniversary AKG K702 reference headphones, upon which the Limited Edition K7XX—being reviewed here—are based. The Akgs available in shops near me are the Akg K712's. I have no idea which one to pick (K702 or K712). To set the K7XX (even further) apart, the inside of the frame features the Massdrop logo on one side and the serial number on the other. Posted by 1 year ago. K7XX is a very comfortable headphone like the other AKG’s that were released before it. AKG K7XX (only sold through massdrop) or the more conventional K702 or K712 Hifiman HE400s or HE400i Grado headphones are known for being bright. I'm looking for a new headphone amp/ studio monitor headphone chain (upgrade). As a result, vocals and instruments can have very good sound imaging and placement. The resultant sound is highly life-like. Join the What HiFi community: the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. If that K7xx is as good as the K712, and they look very similar, it could set a new standard of value. AKG K712 PRO. Available colors: User rating ★ 1 Star ★ 2 Star ★ 3 Star ★ 4 Star ★ 5 Star ★ 1 Star ★ 2 Star ★ 3 Star ★ 4 Star ★ 5 Star. Little Labs Monotor Vs Grace M900? Joined Nov 9, 2005 Messages 335. The AKG K712 PRO Open-Back Headphones are a dream come true for studio-dwellers and audiophiles alike. I'm not a fan of them from the few I've listened to but they definitely have their place in the headphone community. AKG K7xx Massdrop 1st Edition Review ... Popular posts. AKG has a rich history in terms of monitoring headphones, and its K7 series has been responsible for several industry legends. Design Comfort . Why is AKG K712 Pro better than Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition? AKG K712 Pro vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition. I like Jazz and listen to 96Khz/24-Bit recordings. AKG K712. Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition. AKG massdrop K7xx or K712 pros. The AKG K702 share the same style and build as the AKG K701 and AKG K712 PRO. Electronics & Wearables. Dec 29, 2016 1 0 1,510 0. I love the AKG series and I thought this would be a useful comparison because of the similarity in price, specs, etc. The K712 PROs are reference, open, over-ear headphones for precise listening, mixing and mastering. Item Condition: Good Shipping Options: Pickup available but audition is not available.,Pickup available and you can audition.,Shipping is available at agreed cost. Published November 2013.