#64621 - 03/06/07 10:06 AM
AKG K701 and 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 01/14/07
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Loc: Ontairo, Canada
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Hello 990 friends!
I'm writing to ask if anyone has any experience with these headphones, the AKG K701 and the 990?
From what I've read, I'm pulled toward botht the Senn 650's and the K701's, which are available for about the same price, on ebay.
Any and all information appreciated.
thanks,
John
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#64622 - 03/06/07 10:46 AM
Re: AKG K701 and 990
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Desperado
Registered: 04/09/05
Posts: 500
Loc: Maine
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AKG makes some of the finest mics, as you probably know. While I don't know specifically about the K701 I bought several less expensive 240s, which are quite good, so the 701 is likely very good, too.
However the finest headphones I have ever used are STAX phones...and I checked and there are several on ebay. You would need a small amp. I use a Crown D40 to power the box. They are as transparent as I've ever experienced.
Please let us know your opinion about the 701s if you buy them.
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#64623 - 03/06/07 10:49 AM
Re: AKG K701 and 990
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Desperado
Registered: 04/09/05
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Oooops I forgot to mention: Using dynamic phones with 1/4 inch TRS jack will mute the speakers, if I remember correctly. I feed the STAX/Crwon D40 from zone 2 outputs. So if I want to listen to music or watch TV with others who want something else I can do that. Very option-oriented 990.
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Living Room:
5.1 Surround and 4channel inline room
990/7700/6-KEF-107s/LFM1 x 2/ SMS Awaiting Trinnov
Millenium dts decoder;Digital Director
Players: Tascam CD01U/SonyCX455 x 3/DV955/BDP83
Old Sony 60" SXRD TV
Zone 2 (also liv-Room: listening to music while Mrs watches TV): Crown SL2 preamp/D40 Amp/Stax Headphones
My "Man-cave":
4 channel-only inline room. No TV (thank heaven)!!!
990/755/4-KEF 107s
Tascam CD01U/dts decoder/digital director
Alesis 16x4x2 mixer
Recorders Alesis HD24/ML9600/Crown CX844s/SonyDAT/Tascam DA38
Ham Radio Shack (KB1STH) ICOM/Yaesu/Drakes x 3
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#64624 - 03/06/07 12:16 PM
Re: AKG K701 and 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 01/14/07
Posts: 215
Loc: Ontairo, Canada
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nfaguys,
I know the AKG K701's are good head phones, given all the postive reviews, which put them on about par with the Senn 650's. There are differences between the two and I was just wondering if anyone had experience with these married to the 990?
Also, I was under the impression that the 990 has its own head phone amp. Will it not suffice to drive these head phones? It works fine with my old Sony MDR CD550's.
Or, are you saying you use a separate amp, with your phones, in a separate room?
Thanks,
John
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#64625 - 03/06/07 12:20 PM
Re: AKG K701 and 990
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Desperado
Registered: 04/09/05
Posts: 500
Loc: Maine
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The 990 not only can power the 'phones, but imparts several algorithms. This is when you plug inot the headphoone jack. My need for separate amp is because I'm driving the STAX, which has its own power supply and requires to be driven.
I didn't mean to confuse the issue. Just giving another option (Zone-2) which allows for more enjoyment by wife, kids, me at same time.
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Living Room:
5.1 Surround and 4channel inline room
990/7700/6-KEF-107s/LFM1 x 2/ SMS Awaiting Trinnov
Millenium dts decoder;Digital Director
Players: Tascam CD01U/SonyCX455 x 3/DV955/BDP83
Old Sony 60" SXRD TV
Zone 2 (also liv-Room: listening to music while Mrs watches TV): Crown SL2 preamp/D40 Amp/Stax Headphones
My "Man-cave":
4 channel-only inline room. No TV (thank heaven)!!!
990/755/4-KEF 107s
Tascam CD01U/dts decoder/digital director
Alesis 16x4x2 mixer
Recorders Alesis HD24/ML9600/Crown CX844s/SonyDAT/Tascam DA38
Ham Radio Shack (KB1STH) ICOM/Yaesu/Drakes x 3
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#64626 - 03/06/07 12:58 PM
Re: AKG K701 and 990
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Desperado
Registered: 09/10/05
Posts: 443
Loc: Santa Barbara, CA
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The reason nfaguys can't use the 990's front panel headphone jack to drive his Stax phones is that they are electrostatic, not dynamic: hence their separate power supply. I'd like a pair but they are WAY outside my budget limits. My Signet phones have sounded great with the 990 on stereo material; I haven't tried any of the HT settings. Maybe I will now.
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#64627 - 03/06/07 01:46 PM
Re: AKG K701 and 990
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Desperado
Registered: 04/09/05
Posts: 500
Loc: Maine
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Psyprof1 is correct, though it isn't that I can't, but rather that I don't want to use the front headphone jack. Here's an example on ebay. STAX ON EBAY So far priced OK. 8 bids. Several days remaining. There is another also. Type STAX into the ebay search box, if interested.
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Living Room:
5.1 Surround and 4channel inline room
990/7700/6-KEF-107s/LFM1 x 2/ SMS Awaiting Trinnov
Millenium dts decoder;Digital Director
Players: Tascam CD01U/SonyCX455 x 3/DV955/BDP83
Old Sony 60" SXRD TV
Zone 2 (also liv-Room: listening to music while Mrs watches TV): Crown SL2 preamp/D40 Amp/Stax Headphones
My "Man-cave":
4 channel-only inline room. No TV (thank heaven)!!!
990/755/4-KEF 107s
Tascam CD01U/dts decoder/digital director
Alesis 16x4x2 mixer
Recorders Alesis HD24/ML9600/Crown CX844s/SonyDAT/Tascam DA38
Ham Radio Shack (KB1STH) ICOM/Yaesu/Drakes x 3
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#64628 - 03/06/07 01:58 PM
Re: AKG K701 and 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 01/14/07
Posts: 215
Loc: Ontairo, Canada
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I see, now I understand.
Yes, the price is certainly right, but I already have vintage head phones: Sony MDR CD550's.
The Senn 650's and AKG K701's are available, on ebay, for $280; that's not too bad, given the years of life a pair can have.
John
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#64629 - 03/06/07 02:42 PM
Re: AKG K701 and 990
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Desperado
Registered: 04/09/05
Posts: 500
Loc: Maine
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I'm sure you'll enjoy the Sony's, Senn's or AKG's. The only reason for zone 2 and headphones is to separate listening from the other people in the living room....and BECAUSE I CAN 
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Living Room:
5.1 Surround and 4channel inline room
990/7700/6-KEF-107s/LFM1 x 2/ SMS Awaiting Trinnov
Millenium dts decoder;Digital Director
Players: Tascam CD01U/SonyCX455 x 3/DV955/BDP83
Old Sony 60" SXRD TV
Zone 2 (also liv-Room: listening to music while Mrs watches TV): Crown SL2 preamp/D40 Amp/Stax Headphones
My "Man-cave":
4 channel-only inline room. No TV (thank heaven)!!!
990/755/4-KEF 107s
Tascam CD01U/dts decoder/digital director
Alesis 16x4x2 mixer
Recorders Alesis HD24/ML9600/Crown CX844s/SonyDAT/Tascam DA38
Ham Radio Shack (KB1STH) ICOM/Yaesu/Drakes x 3
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#64630 - 03/06/07 03:02 PM
Re: AKG K701 and 990
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