wush said:
I love them. They sound really pure and the "texture" is amazing. No artificial flabby bass either. They're physically very comfortable (nice self adjust) and I listen for long periods without getting worn out. To be honest, I'd prefer them to be coloured black, but it's all about the sound.
Well the way you describe the 701's is very interesting. I am thinking of upgrading my headphones. The main thing I want is a good soundstage width with a easygoing sound. Not in yer face sound or too laid back.
I would like to use it for games and movies. I have a few headphones but while they maybe do well in maybe music or games or movies i find it's really hard find one that does it exceptionally well in all areas. There is one I have which comes very close but I have lent it to a friend for the time being.
While I frequent headfi.org a bit I don;t go there as often as I use to. My username is the same there as what it is here.
Squiffy>I have a set of Rs-1's. While I like the sound for listening to music I find they not as good in the role of games playing or watching movies.
I find their lack of soundstage width compared to other headphones which might be acceptable for music doesn;t really suit games and movies.
Also the unique tone of the Rs-1's while being I find very good with music puts me off while watching movies or playing games.
Of course YMMV.