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Whether you prefer the holistic approach or like to listen analytically, the K 701 will turn perception into pure enjoyment. AKG is the first manufacturer in the world to use revolutionary flat-wire technology in headphones, namely, the K 701. The result is a truly dramatic sound that places every musician at their correct location with pinpoint accuracy. This kind of agility, spaciousness, brilliant highs, and velvety, punchy bass is simply miraculous. This superlative open-back dynamic headphone provides an outstandingly accurate sound and excellent imaging. Try the K 701 and find out what ingenious headphone engineering can do for you.
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from Atlanta, Georgia on 1/26/2008
Comments about AKG Akg K701 Open-back Studio Headphones With Flat-wire Voice Coil:
I reviewed these headphones along with a fellow audiophile and we both agree these are the best headphones around.
from Orlando, FL on 11/17/2007
Comments about AKG Akg K701 Open-back Studio Headphones With Flat-wire Voice Coil:
Great headphones. I do not have any other high end headphones to compare, but I am not disappointed in these at all and I'm glad I got them. I've a feeling that am not driving these to their potential yet without a decent headphone amp though.
from homewood, il. on 11/15/2007
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i use headphone at work and home these are by far the best i have had so far would not hesitate to recomend to anyone looking for an exceptional music experience
from Miami B each, FL on 11/14/2007
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These headphones are fantastic for home listening. Despite their size, I find them very light and comfortable. They certainly are not good for portable use, due to their size and the need for some kind of amplification beyond what an iPod or laptop can do on their own. Still, for home listening it does not get much better. I wanted headphones that did not block sound, so I could listen to music and still be aware of what was going on. These are great for that. They really do have a very "open" sound and I can wear and listen to them for hours without a problem. If you plan to just use them in one spot (like me) the stand is a really nice feature as well. They have a very "high end" feel to them - highly recommended!
from Houston on 10/4/2007
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AKG 701 is a professional headphone.
from San Jose, CA on 8/15/2007
Comments about AKG Akg K701 Open-back Studio Headphones With Flat-wire Voice Coil:
excellent sound, but you need to wait one month for aging.
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from balt. on 7/9/2007
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I was surprised at how lightweight they are for the size. They are very comfortable and I can wear them for hours at a time. The K701s have an open back so you can hear things in the room or disturb others if you have them cranked up. I have used them with a usb phono preamp to monitor LPs, with the stereo to listen to CDs and TV and with the computer while playing Quake II. I really love them.I tried Beyerdynamic DT 770s which have a closed back and Sony MDR V600 which also have a closed back. The DT 770s were comfortable too but the MDR V600s while comfortable at first were hot after a while. All of them had good sound to my untrained ears. The Sonys sounded a little different than the beyer and AKG with more pronounced mids. I did not hear the K701s before I bought them which is foolish but I don't regret it. I would have bought the Beyerdyamics DT 770 or DT 880 instead had [...] not given such a remarkable price [$]on these head phones. The headphone stand that came with them is actually quite useful and may add to their longevity. I 'broke them in' by leaving them plugged in to loud FM stereo overnight and while I was at work for a full week. I had read a comment somewhere that the sound improved with time because of the way they are constructed. I could not tell the difference over a week, but a comparison between new and broken-in might have proved or disproved this detail. My wife likes them so much we may have to get another pair so I can use them. If so, I might yet find out if the break-in makes a difference.
from Boulder, CO on 6/28/2007
Comments about AKG Akg K701 Open-back Studio Headphones With Flat-wire Voice Coil:
Easily the most transparent headphones I?ve heard. In particular, they reach right through complex sounds (choral, symphonic, and yes, even wall-of-sound rock). The bass is extended, tight and not at all over-done (unlike many other so-called audiophile headphones). They will play loud when called upon. Very easy to drive. Light weight and very comfortable. Perfect L-R balance, which is important when plugged into pro-gear. The included stand is an odd idea, but surprisingly convenient. Only after spending some time with the K 701s, could I clearly recognize the shortcomings of my previous favorites. Another nice touch: The cord is terminated with a standard 1/4? TRS phone plug. The include adapter goes from 1/4?F to 1/8?M, instead of the other way around. Finally, be sure to give the K 701s at least 24 hours of break-in before any critical listening.
from Western Hemisphere on 6/28/2007
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They got everything right about the sound above 150Hz, but there's no bass reproduced by these cans. They are a bit uncomfortable as well. Sennheiser HD600 was preferred overall, even though it's more colored, at least it has bottom and is comfy.
from Tulsa, OK on 3/12/2007
Comments about AKG Akg K701 Open-back Studio Headphones With Flat-wire Voice Coil:
These headphones have a broad and revealing
soundstage. They have tremendous clarity,
definition, and excellent power handling.
Comments about AKG Akg K701 Open-back Studio Headphones With Flat-wire Voice Coil:
"These really are incredibly great headphones, but a few notes to those who haven't tried them on physically: if you have a really large head, they might not fit perfectly. I have a rather large head and they just barely fit...also, for those who may not know, open-backed means that some sound will escape, so if you want some headphones to use in a quiet setting, try something like the AKG k201's."