Bear in mind these will be used for producing trance and for recreational use.
The k550's are £180 and are closed back (which i prefer as i can take them out in public)
and the q701's £280 are open back but i'd assume better for producing.
I have not tested either, which is why i am here. Has anyone had any experience with either of these models and is there anything else out there that can fulfil my needs?
Registered: Jun 2008
Location: Lelystad, Netherlands
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Originally posted by Kysora
I use K701's and it's pretty fucking hard to mix the bass properly on them. but it might just be me. everything else about them is top notch.
Maybe you should trust the 701 more than your room? how does it work out with reference tracks? how do these sound in your room and on the 701's?
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Mar-29-2012 09:31
Kysora
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Aug 2009
Location: Hampshire, IL
I don't have monitors so I couldn't say, I mix only on headphones. That's not the best idea in general and like I said, I'm not the best at mixing to begin with, so it's probably not a fault of the K701's.
They sound amazing either way, I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed.
Mar-29-2012 17:34
Raphie
Mastering Engineer
Registered: Jun 2008
Location: Lelystad, Netherlands
I'm happy with the 701's as well I think they give a good picture
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Mar-29-2012 17:53
Fledz
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Registered: Sep 2006
Location: London UK
K702 purchased
Really impressed so far but they are going to need A LOT of burn in time. The 240s needed tens of hours, these apparently need triple figures before they reach their maximum potential.
Yeah they do take a while, I saw some posts online about letting them play white noise on loop overnight for a week or so. Dunno how good of an idea that is though.
Apr-12-2012 14:00
ReclusNdangrmnt
Platipus Addict
Registered: Jan 2008
Location: SoCal
Most of the articles I've seen about burning in headphones dissuade playing white noise through them overnight...I'd say just use them and let them break in naturally, especially since you're planning on just using them for recreation.
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Apr-12-2012 23:13
Fledz
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Registered: Sep 2006
Location: London UK
I play normal music and sounds through them, no specific noises. At the normal listening level too.
I was listening to some music and playing games on them last night so they will gradually break in. Plus I get used to them that way too.
