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D3athCAP OP t1_j57q7mt wrote

The main character from the anime series K-On! Mio Akiyama has a pair of the AKG K701, she's the bassist and the lyricist for her band. She's my favorite character from the series. Naturally, I wanted a pair of K701 for myself, however, I didn't have the luxury to buy a $200-$500 headphones back then. About a couple of days ago, I stumbled upon a Meme Monday post, it has Mio in it, wearing her K701. I was reminded of how much I wanted the AKG back then. So I pulled the trigger the moment I knew what model it was. This is my second pair of audiophile headphone, as you might have guessed, the first was the DT 770 Pro. The open back experience is nothing I've anticipated, I didn't have too much of an expectation for the K701, because you know, I literally just bought it because of an Anime. But holy hell, I was blown away. I aim to get the DT 1990 Pro as my next pair, probably Christmas next year. (Yes, I did just bought myself this year's Christmas present on a January lmao)

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Alan_1375 t1_j58o6j5 wrote

I'm at micro center RN. Do you recommend the DT 970 pro closeback and 80 or 250ohm or DT 990 pro openback 250ohm. Would be my first good pair! c:

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D3athCAP OP t1_j58q10t wrote

If you don't have any DAC/AMP then go with 32 ohms 770 pro. If you have a decent DAC/AMP go with 80 ohm 770 pro.

If you have a good DAC/AMP, and if you prefer bright and open sound, go with 990 pro.

If you have a good DAC/AMP, and if you prefer bassier pairs and concern about noise leakage, go with 770 pro, either 80 ohms if you don't like coiled cables, and 250 ohms if you prefer coiled cable. Remember, impedance rating doesn't mean much. both 80 ohms and 250 ohms doesn't sound different for most people. 80 ohms will be much easier to power. The 250 ohms 770 pro is a bit difficult to power, you would need some good amps for them.

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Alan_1375 t1_j58q362 wrote

Thank you!!!!

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D3athCAP OP t1_j58u9at wrote

I just realized I typed 970 pro instead of 770 pro. My sincere apologies.

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[deleted] t1_j58x7lk wrote

Impedance doesn't matter as much as sensitivity

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[deleted] t1_j58gdap wrote

Get the Edition XS

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D3athCAP OP t1_j58vx5y wrote

The Sundara I might get. Edition XS haven’t check them out.

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[deleted] t1_j58w22i wrote

I was disappointed by the sundara, also owned k701 too

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D3athCAP OP t1_j58w4kp wrote

What do you don’t like about the Sundara? Also v1 or v2?

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[deleted] t1_j58wauf wrote

They're both similar but v2, they lack bass extension, cup swivel and bass speed not to mention weird vocal presentation and the fact the pads wear out fast

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aless530 t1_j5a8z1s wrote

Why is this guy getting downvoted? He's not wrong

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EarAcceptable1785 t1_j5akztu wrote

I completely agree I couldn't stand the sundara but I heard the edition xs recently and I loved it, its a massive step up.

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D3athCAP OP t1_j5dpuus wrote

What about Edition XS Vs the 1990 pro? They have similar sound profile but it seems to me that the Beyer is much higher in build quality and feels, also less expensive.

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