AKG Q701 - Roughly £100 before duty

Mr.Fantastic · 13 Sep 2014 at 17:38

What is the headphone stand called from the last 2 picture? would like to know the price of it to be honest.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 13 Sep 2014 at 17:47

It's from a company called rooms. Around £80 I think. Would also need two which is lot of cash just to hang headphones.

rids57 · 13 Sep 2014 at 17:53

I think I'll just have to get creative and do a spot of plumbing in plastic

The mug tree isn't suitable for the HD 650's as it's narrow enough to fit in the groove in the padding, which means the plastic is resting on metal - not good.

Ninja Pirate · 13 Sep 2014 at 23:53

rids57 said:
Looks great but I'd need two

If you're willing to spend the dosh, the Woo Audio HPS-T is imo the best headphone stand on the market.

Plenty of space for two of my planars:

rids57 · 14 Sep 2014 at 00:58

I'm not

Sumanji · 14 Sep 2014 at 02:11

Received today and had a brief listen... think I need to do the bassport mod...

mrk · 14 Sep 2014 at 02:14

You won't be disappointed.

Just listening to Jack Johnson a moment ago and I just closed my eyes and soaked in how detailed the symbols were and how well positioned and clear everything was. I know JJ tracks aren't bass orientated but there's a certain low note from vocals and even the strumming of guitar strings that comes out of these headphones that has a certain feeling to it.

Sumanji · 14 Sep 2014 at 02:17

Yeah the highs and mids are amazing but the bass is just not there really :confused:

I'm not a "basshead" by any stretch of the imagination, but I do like to be able to hear it

Classical sounds amazing though (Debussy Piano by Carolyn Jones was just phenomenal).

Psycho Sonny · 14 Sep 2014 at 09:48

that is why these headphones are regarded as one of the best for COMPETITIVE gaming, where bass can be a distraction or drown out footsteps.

combined with the wide soundstage and quality, they are easily in the top tier for gaming.

if you don't plan on using them for competitive gaming or you don't take your gaming that seriously then do the mod. i bought mine for gaming so I'm keeping them stock. I have HD600's for music.

Sumanji · 15 Sep 2014 at 02:47

Yeah I don't really game competitively any more

need to hear those big explosions etc

Re. burning in - is there anything in particular I should be doing with both the cans and the amp (Schiit Vali)?

Cheers,

Su

mrk · 15 Sep 2014 at 02:50

No just use them normally and enjoy them.

rids57 · 15 Sep 2014 at 04:00

^+4
Wot he said

MikeTheNative · 20 Sep 2014 at 10:01

I got mine today from the second drop, impressed so far but the cable is too long. Any suggestions? 1.5m should be long enough.

mrk · 20 Sep 2014 at 10:04

Cut and solder like I did

MikeTheNative · 20 Sep 2014 at 10:13

Don't have a solder iron unfortunately.

^JP^ · 20 Sep 2014 at 10:16

Just go on ebay and search for AKG K702 cable (same as Q701) then pick the size, plug and colour you want.

mrk · 20 Sep 2014 at 10:22

I didn't think of that way back

Always been a fan of soft braided cables and it seems they're very cheap. You can never have too many cables

^JP^ · 20 Sep 2014 at 10:26

I really want a silk braid cable, feels nice and zero microphonics.

mrk · 20 Sep 2014 at 10:37

Just ordered a Van Damme one at 2 metres. I know it's flexible and soft as I have the same cable (thicker gauge) for my speakers. Top quality cable that! I also made the right angled Q701 cable with the same Neutrik connector so now that's nice quality too.

Can wait until I spot a nice braided one too.

Psycho Sonny · 20 Sep 2014 at 14:14

I wouldn't trust the chinese cables tbh, stick to UK, USA or Europe