i'm just baffled how these could measure so well compared to the sextetts and DF's. i found the k701 weird sounding when i heard a pair off a random denon 6-channel mixer(i forgot the model number) in the past. i even liked the k601 more than the k701.
Quote from: RexAeterna on March 04, 2012, 07:37:28 PMi'm just baffled how these could measure so well compared to the sextetts and DF's. i found the k701 weird sounding when i heard a pair off a random denon 6-channel mixer(i forgot the model number) in the past. i even liked the k601 more than the k701.Compare the FR graphs. The K601 is less treble tilted (it's the ringing that kills it for me). The AKGs are warm with a mid-high bass emphasis. The warmness hides many of its flaws.
Quote from: RexAeterna on March 04, 2012, 07:37:28 PMi'm just baffled how these could measure so well compared to the sextetts and DF's. i found the k701 weird sounding when i heard a pair off a random denon 6-channel mixer(i forgot the model number) in the past. i even liked the k601 more than the k701.To be fair the FR isn't great compared to the 601. Bigger bump in the mids and shelved treble. On the 40db floor you can also see a hint of the same 15k peak. I felt the 601 had a better FR and was smoother, but lacked in clarity and separation. The 701 does have a plastic sound though, so I was expecting ringing on the graphs. I do like the 701, but it would be nice to get the 601 FR with the 701 clarity.
Sort of supports the fact that I found the K702 to be far better than I ever expected them to be. I find myself using them at work a lot driven from the ALO continental, the two do well together.
Quote from: shipsupt on March 05, 2012, 03:37:34 AMSort of supports the fact that I found the K702 to be far better than I ever expected them to be. I find myself using them at work a lot driven from the ALO continental, the two do well together.I agree. First time I heard them I wondered what all the hate was about.
