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Massdrop AKG K702 modified to K7XX

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Looks pretty good. I'd get one if I didn't buy a good pair of headphones a few months back.

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Since these are 7XX AKG series they must be good and VERY comfortable. Unfortunately i don't want to buy something outside Europe, so... no chance for me :(

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I've been looking for a pair of higher end cans for my system. Anyone care to explain what the primary differences between these and the k702's? From what I read it seemed like a couple engravings and then some slight modifications in sound quality.

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Similar to what hat @ClakeyD said, is there something bett r for the price? (or something significantly better for a bit more?) I'm considering picking up a pair.

P.s. Would I need an amp, or would my iPhone (or more likely, my desktop standard audio outputs be plenty)?

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I've been looking for a pair of higher end cans for my system. Anyone care to explain what the primary differences between these and the k702's? From what I read it seemed like a couple engravings and then some slight modifications in sound quality.

They are more like the k702 65th aniversery

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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I've been looking for a pair of higher end cans for my system. Anyone care to explain what the primary differences between these and the k702's? From what I read it seemed like a couple engravings and then some slight modifications in sound quality.

 

 

Similar to what hat @ClakeyD said, is there something bett r for the price? (or something significantly better for a bit more?) I'm considering picking up a pair.

P.s. Would I need an amp, or would my iPhone (or more likely, my desktop standard audio outputs be plenty)?

 

They're functionally the same to the K702, but have massdrop branding on the inside of the headband and have an all black colour scheme.

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They're functionally the same to the K702, but have massdrop branding on the inside of the headband and have an all black colour scheme.

 

Alrighty thats what I was thinking. Its a pretty good price given the K702's are around 250$ on amazon right now, with the lowest price this year being about 210 (camelcamelcamel.com).

 

Now the I guess the real question is take these... Or Sennheiser's 598's!?

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Alrighty thats what I was thinking. Its a pretty good price given the K702's are around 250$ on amazon right now, with the lowest price this year being about 210 (camelcamelcamel.com).

 

Now the I guess the real question is take these... Or Sennheiser's 598's!?

These hands down.

Im going to order some tonight

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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It's actually more similar to the K702 Anniversary Edition headphones which are also similar to the K712 Pro headphones. Both go for $350+ USD and the massdrop headphone is based off the K702 anniversary edition. At this price the headphones are basically a steal. I'd take them over the HD598's.

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How is the base on these? Can I change the eq and boost the bass since they are lacking bass boost (for obvious reasons).

I'm kind of a bass head and would definitely consider upgrading to a nice pair of open headphones, so would there be any better alternatives? (that don't need an amp)

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How is the base on these? Can I change the eq and boost the bass since they are lacking bass boost (for obvious reasons).

I'm kind of a bass head and would definitely consider upgrading to a nice pair of open headphones, so would there be any better alternatives? (that don't need an amp)

Open back headphones will always lack bass. These have a boost in it tho.

Only 400 left, hurry!!!!!!

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Open back headphones will always lack bass. These have a boost in it tho.

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I know they generally lack bass, but some still have more than others; and I think (maybe I'm wrong), that I would be better off with a good pair of open-back headphones that are extremely comfortable to keep at my computer. 

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I know they generally lack bass, but some still have more than others; and I think (maybe I'm wrong), that I would be better off with a good pair of open-back headphones that are extremely comfortable to keep at my computer. 

If you want bassy and open headphones, I'd have a look at the dt 990's

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It's actually more similar to the K702 Anniversary Edition headphones which are also similar to the K712 Pro headphones. Both go for $350+ USD and the massdrop headphone is based off the K702 anniversary edition. At this price the headphones are basically a steal. I'd take them over the HD598's.

EVERYONE THIS THIS THIS... Please do not compare these to the K702s.. Why do you think massdrop would wildly put a price like $600ishh as the MSRP? It's because these match up to the K712s. THIS IS A STEAL OF A DEAL... probably the best massdrop deal i've seen. 

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300 left

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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EVERYONE THIS THIS THIS... Please do not compare these to the K702s.. Why do you think massdrop would wildly put a price like $600ishh as the MSRP? It's because these match up to the K712s. THIS IS A STEAL OF A DEAL... probably the best massdrop deal i've seen. 

I do think the $600 MSRP is just a stunt to raise the % off for the product since neither of those products are really ever at that price these days. Either way, it's still a great deal but I do wish their international shipping was a lot better. Grabbed this and the modmic anyway  :D

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200 left!!

 

I do think the $600 MSRP is just a stunt to raise the % off for the product since neither of those products are really ever at that price these days. Either way, it's still a great deal but I do wish their international shipping was a lot better. Grabbed this and the modmic anyway  :D

These are equivilent to k702 65th aniversery, 380 on amazon

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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100 left! Hury if you want them!!!!!!

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Ordered them then canceled. To poor. I shouldn't. Dang though, if I wasn't in college and had a full time job....

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International orders are now not going to be taken but orders already taken will still be fulfilled. Sad for those who haven't ordered though.

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Another 2,000 avalible!

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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I currently have AKG 550's, I'm looking for something a bit more bassy for gaming. Which will be better, these or the DT880's?

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I was carefully considering the dt 880's 990's and akg q701's... but then these AKG's came out on massdrop. AKG's hands down for me. There are tons of comparisons between the akg's and beyers if u do a quick google search. 

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