Which Headphone Would I Like More

[food158]

I went around comparing the K7XX and 6XX from Massdrop, before pulling the trigger.

And my finger is still off it.

The type of music I listen to is probably more compressed. EDM, some rock. I dabble in classical and hip hop.

I want something slightly warmer, clear vocals and the bass not so underwhelming that it has no prominence. Soundstage and imagery are fairly important as I'm coming from the dread ATH-M50x.

 

Analytical to a certain extent, but you have to enjoy your music.

[Derkoli]

On 2/24/2019 at 5:17 PM, food158 said:

I went around comparing the K7XX and 6XX from Massdrop, before pulling the trigger.

And my finger is still off it.

The type of music I listen to is probably more compressed. EDM, some rock. I dabble in classical and hip hop.

I want something slightly warmer, clear vocals and the bass not so underwhelming that it has no prominence. Soundstage and imagery are fairly important as I'm coming from the dread ATH-M50x.

 

Analytical to a certain extent, but you have to enjoy your music.

Apparently the 6XX are smooth and warm. But the K7xx have more bass and are more accurate. But the 6XX's have better mids. its up to you really.

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/9jj2tj/massdrop_comparison_sennheiser_hd6xx_vs_akg_k7xx/

[food158]

36 minutes ago, Derkoli said:

Apparently the 6XX are smooth and warm. But the K7xx have more bass and are more accurate. But the 6XX's have better mids. its up to you really.

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/9jj2tj/massdrop_comparison_sennheiser_hd6xx_vs_akg_k7xx/

So it seems the 6XX are probably my type. I like the construction better anyway.

[Derkoli]

Just now, food158 said:

So it seems the 6XX are probably my type. I like the construction better anyway.

As long as they powered properly they should sound pretty awesome.

[xtroria]

HD6xx will sound more warm / dark. It will have more natural sounding vocal and mid-bass

 

K7xx will have better sub-bass, larger sound stage and overall more balanced sounding

[Dackzy]

I would recommend looking at K612, K702 or K712 instead of the K7XX, because the K7XX bass is rather bloated and muddy.

[kokakolia]

On 2/24/2019 at 10:17 AM, food158 said:

I went around comparing the K7XX and 6XX from Massdrop, before pulling the trigger.

And my finger is still off it.

The type of music I listen to is probably more compressed. EDM, some rock. I dabble in classical and hip hop.

I want something slightly warmer, clear vocals and the bass not so underwhelming that it has no prominence. Soundstage and imagery are fairly important as I'm coming from the dread ATH-M50x.

 

Analytical to a certain extent, but you have to enjoy your music.

I’d get the NAD Viso HP50. Try to find a deal on those for around $100~$150.

[SinfulLegacy]

dont go with MAssdrop unless they are actually cheaper..  alot of times i can find it on amazon or ebay for same price.  and faster delivery.   i personally like the Superlux HD668   they have increadible sound for a 40.00 pair. id say they match if not out perform my ATHs

 

[Heeroo]

On 3/1/2019 at 12:33 PM, Dackzy said:

I would recommend looking at K612, K702 or K712 instead of the K7XX, because the K7XX bass is rather bloated and muddy.

how do you come to this strange conclusion? The general consens is that they are china prodcued q701 with k712 pads. Which is not muddier bass but more bass, less middle tone peak and little bit better controlled highs, so overall they are more suited for most of the people outside there.

[Dackzy]

10 hours ago, Tecardo said:

how do you come to this strange conclusion? The general consens is that they are china prodcued q701 with k712 pads. Which is not muddier bass but more bass, less middle tone peak and little bit better controlled highs, so overall they are more suited for most of the people outside there.

they are far from that, your general consens must come from normal consumers or from people with little experience. Anyone into audio that have tried them and the other models will say the same as I have, the only place you will find someone thinking the K7xx are good is maybe head-fi with the newbies and here with newbies. They are a lot worse than their other AKG counterparts and well the HD 6XX. It is muddy and grainy compared to the K712, K612, K702, you can go ask about any "audiophile" with some exprience and you will get that response.

Measurements.

Spoiler

 

[rice guru]

since your buying from mass drop might I suggest the he4xx or the hd 58x as their sound signatures fit your taste better. the and 6xx I find a little too flat for those genres especially in the low end. the low end is present but bot that fun to listen to.  and also isn't that wide of a sound stage. while  the 7xx does offer a nice thumpy bass . I find the sound stage a little too wide for something like edm and hip hop. but it's great for rock and classical. the he 4xx are great for hip hop and r and b and the 58x is the most well rounded option it offers a nice oomph on the subs and mids i find just as good as the 6xx and highs aren't as good but still really good. the sound stage is better than the 6xx and the imaging is great too. 

so all in all the 7xx nice bass mids and high are nice and flat , 

6xx: great for analytical listening

58x: IMO fit your taste the best

he 4xx: has great low end , I find the most fun to listen to for edm and hip hop r and b but has the least detail out of all the other options. 

[rice guru]

On 3/1/2019 at 4:22 PM, SinfulLegacy said:

dont go with MAssdrop unless they are actually cheaper..  alot of times i can find it on amazon or ebay for same price.  and faster delivery.   i personally like the Superlux HD668   they have increadible sound for a 40.00 pair. id say they match if not out perform my ATHs

 

the heaphones he is asking about are all massdrop exclusives. 

[food158]

Thanks for all the suggestions, but I already bought K712 PRO's :)

[rice guru]

51 minutes ago, food158 said:

Thanks for all the suggestions, but I already bought K712 PRO's

did you order online? or do you already have it? would love to know your impressions

[food158]

36 minutes ago, rice guru said:

did you order online? or do you already have it? would love to know your impressions

I already have it. I love the way stringed instruments sound on these headphones and the musicality.

[rice guru]

13 minutes ago, food158 said:

I already have it. I love the way stringed instruments sound on these headphones and the musicality.

Always loved and for classical and or orchestral. That soundstage really does the trick for me.