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Smol_Beanie_Boi OP t1_j230brn wrote

Reply to comment by RaezorXN in AKG K712 Pro and Headphonesty Power Calculator? by Smol_Beanie_Boi

Yeah it's a lot easier to find recommendations for open-backs so I just assumed they were the way to go but I think I might have to take a look at the 702's since they are cheaper and would open up my budget to get a better amp. Have you ever experienced issues with your AKG's? :)

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RaezorXN t1_j231crr wrote

I haven't had any issues with mine, it's pretty young, since i bought it in August this year. They're not as well built as K712, if anything they feel cheap, but the sound is worth it.

I'm aware that some people had issues with right driver solder and i've seen a K701 demo unit with headband strings stretched to the point that they lost their use, but i would say that both of these problems are easily repairable. The headphone is not premium nor it has reputation of a durable one, but i would expect at least 2-3 years of perfect working order in caring hands.

As, again, they're bright, i'd recommend trying them before buying, and if you don't like them, return them while you can. I would first go for an amp, so that i won't have questions to the source, and then go for the headphones. It is very much to your personal preference, and if you don't like something it's absolutely is your right to, and the only way you'd know why some things are good and others aren't is experience.

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Smol_Beanie_Boi OP t1_j232k83 wrote

Yeah those issues made me hesitant at first but I know I'll be taking extra care of them considering the price. Unfortunately I've not found any place to try these headphones since most stores only seem to carry Sony, Bose and Beats. I ordered them through Amazon though so I think I'll have a good amount of time to test them and see if they are what I'm looking for. Thanks so much for all the help!

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penguin3921 t1_j26p744 wrote

If you don't like them at first, don't give up on them. They punch way above their weight class with some light EQ.

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Smol_Beanie_Boi OP t1_j27ja9o wrote

I finally got to try them out today and they soundn pretty great already!

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