Yes, if you want comfortable open-backed headphones.There's no getting around it: either you want open-backed headphones or you don't. For most people, closed-back headphones make more sense. They are more useful in more situations because they can help i...
Extremely comfortable, Exceptional sound reproduction, Don't require too much power, Neutral sound, Dynamic sound, Buildquality
They easily fall off your head if you dance around, Cable isn't detachable
AKG doesn't do things by halves. You really have to look hard to find any faults with the K701s, which truly are a reference model when it comes to listening to music....
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Published: 2011-10-13, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
Published: 2011-10-13, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
With a great frequency response, extremely comfortable wear, and an open soundstage, these are a good entry- to mid-level pickup for those who are fans of an analytical sound. Though these headphones have more or less been re-born (through re-branding) as...
Magnificent tonal balance that rivals some very high-end loudspeakers. Let's you hear every last little thing on the recording. Powerful bass that is very well controlled. Sit perfectly on your head and just vanish.
Lacks a deep bottom end. Needs a high quality headphone amplifier and source to really strut its stuff. Takes weeks of constant use before it is broken-in. Might not be the ideal headphone for rock music.
One of the top 3 headphones currently available at a price that is affordable. Music flows out of these and is incredibly transparent sounding. Paired with the right amplifier, it is as good as audio reproduction gets using headphones....
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