Product Description
Flat-wire voice coil technology for extremely accurate sound and transient response Varimotion two-layer diaphragm for sparkling highs and accurate bass response Open-back circumaural design Comfortable, specially shaped "3D-Form" ear pads True balanced "bi-wired" design for maximum possible stereo separation and holographic-like imaging Includes stylish storage cradle and screw-on mini 1/4" adapter
Customer Reviews:
Overrated but still a quality headphone.......2007-12-10
The 701's are a disappointment for being AKG's 'flagship' headphones. You would think AKGs next flagship headphone would better the legendary K1000. Well, they are not. Even the AKG 340's are better then the 701's IMO. I don't dislike the 701's by any means, I just had very high expectations. The 701's have better tonal balanced then my 650/340/880's. They have a nice large soundstage, but it feels artificial & hollow. The music can get lost in it. The 701's are harder to drive then their 62OHMs indicate, & very finicky when it comes to amp. Paired with the GS1 was like magical. Very musical, clear & alive. I sold my BADA12 to help pay for my DAC1. The 701's & DAC1 are awful together. They sound harsh, bright, shill, lean & boring. I'd still recommend them, especially for 210.00 on the used market. I might buy them again to give them another chance. Most casual music listeners will love the 701's. They are reference/audiophile headphones.
Strengths:
Sound is speaker like
High end sparkle
Organic
notes are continuoes
Snappy tight bass
Nice detail
Wide sound stage
Neutral
Weaknesses:
lack of colorization might turn some people off.
amp Dependant.
Must choose the right amp for the 701's to really shine.
Sound Stage sounds hollow & artificial.
Can sound bright, cold, & lean on some equipment.
Lacks bass slam.
400 plus Hrs of burn in. Some recommend over a 1,000.
The perfect headphone for classical guitar music.......2007-11-12
Having listened to both the Sennheiser HD650 and the AKG K701 headphones, I can safely say that the AKG K701 blows the HD650 out of the competition for listening to well-recorded classical guitar music. The midrange and trebles for the AKG K701 are unsurpassed, especially with a good headphone amp like those from Headroom. Out of the box the AKG was fatiguing, but just after 80 hours of burn-in (with white and pink noise on repeat), they sounded a LOT different. The harsh trebles mellowed to become creamy and luscious. The bass became more pronounced, but was never over-exaggerated like the Sennheiser. Best of all, I can hear every string squeak, every nail click, and even the guitarist's breaths between musical phrases. After I got this headphone, I've been re-listening to all my CDs from John Williams, Bream, Barrueco and David Russell (to the detriment of my college classes). I look forward to listening again after the mandatory 300 hours of burn-in. Kudos to AKG for creating this marvelous pair of headphones!
Closest thing to the sound of live instruments.......2007-11-05
How much do you like music? Do you ever shut off your life entirely so that you can listen to your favorite music alone in a dark room for hours at a time and let your mind float away to a more perfect world?
If music is your joy, your balm, your solace, your raison d'etre, then I can't think of a better way to spend 270 bucks. In fact, after owning the 701s for a year, I'd say that I would gladly pay a grand for these and not mind at all.
I was a Sennheiser man for over 25 years, as AKG cans always sounded a little too processed for me. I preferred the open soundstage and realism of the Senns. But these 701s quite frankly blow away the Senn 650 and 600, the other top-end audiophile phones that, along with Beyer, comprise almost all of the headphone market for those who demand the very finest musical reproduction available. At that level, these are beyond a bargain. They are a gift.
I look forward every single day to putting these on. They are not for ipods unless you have a decent little pre-amp, like the HeadRoom series. But plug 'em into a good component system and they will change the way you think about recorded music. They have deep, tight bass...real bass, not a simulacrum. I can hear Jaco's callouses on the strings, no joke. Classical recordings come alive to the extreme, as the mids are so sweet and rich that a good string section becomes a sensual delight. The top end is likewise astonishingly present and forward but always relaxed and welcoming. In short, these present perfectly balanced musical sound. The better the recording, the more they shine. My best pieces of vinyl have never sounded better. They are also the quietest cans I've ever (not) heard; nary a hum or crackle to be found.
One major caveat: they MUST be broken in for at least 300 hours before their true glory becomes apparent. I put my 701s in a drawer, covered 'em with sweaters and left Oregon's Out Of The Woods on repeat, loud, for 10 days when I got them. The harsh, brittle sound that made me cringe when I first heard them out of the box was replaced by shimmering joy. I was in heaven (that sublime album had something to do with it as well). Little did I know that there is an upper deck in heaven, and it showed up at about 500 or maybe 600 hours of playing. My friends the 701s now have over 1,000 hours on them, and as I listen to them at this moment I can truthfully say that only seeing a band live or playing my guitars gives me the same visceral musical thrill. I love good speakers, and a sub will give you bass that headphones never could, but the intimacy and sparkling detail of the 701s is untouched by even the finest electrostatic speaker.
Speaking of e-s, in the 70s and 80s e-s 'phones were the ne plus ultra. I heard many models, and not even the best pair for thousands of dollars sounded as clear and clean and warm and above all enticing as the 701s. These headphones remind me why I love music so much, and why it makes me so happy. And they do it every day, for hours. They also make dvds sound absolutely incredible; 24-bit recordings sound even more indescribably luscious. They sound great with all music, but well-recorded acoustic music, jazz, classical, bluegrass, opera, doo-wop, etc, truly comes alive in a way I had not experienced until I heard the 701s.
And did I mention that they are easily the most comfortable cans I've ever worn? I often forget I'm wearing them, even after 4 or 6 hours at a stretch. They look ok too, but who cares what headphones look like? It's all about the sound, and the magnificent engineers at AKG dialled it in right this time around.
I think that not only are the 701s the finest headphones you can find, but that at 270 dollars they represent value that is almost non-existent these days.
My very highest recommendation.
Fantastic Cans!! ABSOLUTELY REFERENCE QUALITY.......2007-11-05
I bought these 1 week ago after auditioning the Sennheiser HD 595, HD600, and HD650.
No contest. These are the real deal. Totally balanced across the sound spectrum. Very transparent wide and open sound. Incredible detail. These headphones are NOT recommended for background listening! They will pull you in and immerse you in the music like few people ever experience!!
I understand that headphone amps are highly recommended for these, however right now I am driving them from the headphone output from my Macbook playing CDs ripped in Apple Lossless (average file size is 25megs). This is blissfull heaven! The volume gets as loud as I need it to....in fact on some tracks I need to turn it down but on some older recordings (pre mid 90's) when the mastering compression stuff was not so extreme, the songs are sometimes just a pinch soft.
Anyhow, if you are looking for an amazing reference quality headphone these are the real deal.
Cheers,
Gregg
AKG 701 - great sound, great price, great service.......2007-10-24
The AKG 701 headphones are everything reported in the press. Fantastic sound - clear, detailed, but smooth. Strong bass. Great with rock, great with classical. A huge improvement on my Grado SR80s.
The price on Amazon was only slightly more than half the local street price in Vancouver, and I could not find a local dealer that carried them anyway. Perhaps the one who offered to order them for me was going to get them from Amazon :)
And the shipping experience was great - US Postal Service, no holdups at the border or with customs, package arrived in great condition.
Nice job on the headphones, AKG; nice job on the service, Amazon!
Product Description
mfr: AKG
Flat-wire voice coil technology for extremely accurate sound and transient response
Varimotion two-layer diaphragm for sparkling highs and accurate bass response
Open-back circumaural design
Comfortable specially shaped "3D-Form" L 11.75 W 9.0 H 5.25
Product Description
Hear the Absolute Richness of Pure Sound. The musical tone and vocal timbre during articulation of this speaker are exceptional. The PRS-CR8200HTA is an 8 two-way speaker designed for the true audio enthusiast who needs music reproduced flawlessly. The 8200 also has the ability to handle all of todays digital music and movies. This speaker produces a large soundstage that is full, and the 15 degree driver orientation provides directed-dispersion of sound. Thus, when the speaker is positioned forward, audio seems to come directly from the screen. brbrHigh powered voice coil technology, precision crossovers, large woofer motor assemblies and high output pure aluminum tweeters make each model ideal for the increased dynamic demands required for digital home theater. Only the highest quality components are used in each model. The latest material technologies are used in our glass fiber woofers that are lined with rubber. These woofers assure the listener of both deep bass and smooth, high frequency response even off axis. The many outstanding qualities of the PRS-CR8200HTA make it the perfect solution for front and rear home theater systems. This product can be painted to match your dcor in order to leave you with nothing but high-performance sound
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A sleek combination of style and function is this black metal and glass entertainment center. The frame's are Z shapes, with a thinner rod connecting the opposite ends. There are six glass shelves for the piers. A black metal brace is in the back center. Size for the piers are 24 x 22 x 60. TV stand has three shelves and is 61 x 22 x 19. The floating bridge is framed in black metal with glass and sits on top of the piers. Size is 70 x 22 x 3.5.
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