***AKG Q701 Official Owners Thread***

[TwsT]

how is the U7?

 

[bakes0310]

how is the U7?

I'm not an pedaudiophile so cant give you any sassy wording. But I managed to use it for about 15 mins before I had to go out.
So, it was very easy to setup the hardware, simply plug in and in the usb and headphones and it worked. Tried installing the cd drivers but I couldn't get it to work as it wanted me to switch the usb from 3 to 2??
Instead I let windows update do it, but then it stopped working
Uninstalled and now its working lovely.
The volume controller works great and I have it next to me on my desk which is very handy.

 

[BananaDunka]

Anyone with a copy of Alien Remastered edition watch the scene where they venture into the Engineer's ship and he slips on the mist and crouches around. You will hear whispers and faint voices all behind your head in each ear, it's freaky as anything and makes the ambience so immense

 

[Evian]

Jesus sound ectasy

Love my K712's have them hooked in to a sound blaster z.

 

[TwsT]

I'm not an pedaudiophile so cant give you any sassy wording. But I managed to use it for about 15 mins before I had to go out.
So, it was very easy to setup the hardware, simply plug in and in the usb and headphones and it worked. Tried installing the cd drivers but I couldn't get it to work as it wanted me to switch the usb from 3 to 2??
Instead I let windows update do it, but then it stopped working
Uninstalled and now its working lovely.
The volume controller works great and I have it next to me on my desk which is very handy.

I am terrible with sassy words too. Thanks for responding and yes actual volume dials are very handy.

 

[Ninja Pirate]

Looks like there might be a new 'limited edition' K7xx coming out called...the K7XX:

http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,1902.0.html

 

[BananaDunka]

Well colour me interested!

 

[Worthy]

How's the volume level on the U7? I had my K712s plugged into an X-Fi HD, and they sounded a bit limp. Invested in an EA DAC/amp and they came alive, but I do miss the virtual surround for gaming.

 

[beavis]

Yup it's the one I linked to earlier

I'm struggling to find the link for the Van Damme cable, could you point me in the right direction please? Thanks.

 

[rids57]

One thing that can be guaranteed if it's a limited edition, AKG will crank up the price to obscene levels.

 

[BananaDunka]

This be it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161086952...49&var=460200750661&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Akagi]

Anyone feel like swapping their black Q701 for my white?

Still has the protective film.

Just wondered.

 

[beavis]

This be it

Great, thanks

 

[Twirlywoos]

Looks like there might be a new 'limited edition' K7xx coming out called...the K7XX:

http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,1902.0.html

when will these be hitting massdrop?

 

[BananaDunka]

Is there no way to just buy the headband on its own? I really want that rubber/bendy headband on my Q701

If the KXX is around the $150 mark I'll buy though, black, bendy headband and matte finish so no more creaky plastic.

 

[rids57]

I still get a little creakage on my K702 and that's matt black. I think it's just the way it's designed and the gloss finish just makes it worse.

 

[BananaDunka]

I don't mind a little bit but the whites creak just by moving my head

 

[Akagi]

Mrk, you went from the X1 to the Q701 didn't you?

Didn't you find the high mids on the Q701 a bit shrill and overbearing with some genres after getting used to the warmth of the X1?

That is the only reason why I haven't moved to the Q701... I'm still considering selling both pairs and scouting the used 'phones market on HeadFi for a better single pair.

 

[BananaDunka]

The amp you use makes all the difference Acme, that's why I've always chosen NAD because they mate so well with headphones and speakers of all sorts.

I find no shrill in the Q701 and the highs are intricately detailed and musical in all genres I've listened to so far. That's why I upgraded from the X1 and sold on the X2.

 

[Akagi]

I've been trying so hard to resist changing my Essence STX though.

I do want a tube amp, but I'm trying to save for other things...