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oxpsyxo t1_j5hw3a4 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in How bad is the bass of the AKG 702 /12 compared to the Beyerdynamic 990 DT Pro? by [deleted]

Between the 701 & 712, the 712 receives more attention~

I'm not in music production, reviews, or an industry that really would benefit from the traits that really allow the 701 to shine; it's own invisibility.

I bought the 701 during a time where I was experimenting with sound in the absence of EQ, looking for something that would enchant me. They fall into a very comfortable middle ground, a safe side grade option against the HD6XX series of headphones.

The K712 turns up with some quality of life improvements with more comfortable cups; the faintest darker sound, and a bit more spice; like adding a pinch of salt to bland food.

It doesn't RADICALLY change the K7XX series, it tunes it a bit to warm it up a little.

Between the 701, 712 Pro, and DT 990, if I was getting in the game, and could only take one, I'd go with the DT 990 for music, it's just a lot more fun to actually listen to things with. If I needed a versatile headphone for things alongside music; watching youtube, TV, Laptop sound, some games, then Probably the Q701/K701.

It's transparency means you get a very 'true to life' feel for sound that is not so much anemic as much as it is... "Straight up", You get what you get and nothing more, which IS valuable to some people.

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oxpsyxo t1_j5hrt2b wrote

Reply to How bad is the bass of the AKG 702 /12 compared to the Beyerdynamic 990 DT Pro? by [deleted]

The AKG701 / AKG 712 Pro are a more neutral sounding, restrained and mellow headphone than the DT 990.

Some people find the DT 990 to be to bright, a little fatiguing for long sessions, and a bit uneven, and the AKG 701/712 offers a good, clear, and wide headset that still focuses predominantly in areas of treble without being as forward or overtly present.

The 701/712 has a recessed tuning on all areas of Bass which results on a sense of "Forward" presentation for vocals, strings, and cymbals. As a result, it makes for a headphone that at lower volumes can feel like it's lacking in excitement and as a result they can be a little boring.

They do have a healthy amount of sound reproduction and authenticity with above average soundstage which as made them popular for things outside of music, like media consumption (youtube, podcasts, anime, and video games) as content requiring space, speaking, and clarity are well expressed within the AKG 701/712.

The DT 990 ends up being the more "Fun" headphone, and while AKG would love to replace the DT 990 as your budget studio headphone, they don't really fill the same needs.

That said, they are not DRASTICALLY different in general profile~ I'd say the K701 is less forgiving than the DT 990 and cares more about source clarity and will let you hear a good bit of transparency in your equipment and sound, while the DT990 will bring it forward, enthuse a listener a bit more, and amp up the treble at average listening in a way that's a little unnatural but not oppressive in most tracks.

If you LIKE the DT 990, and are looking for a step up, the AKG 701/712 is not going to be a suitable jump for you. Beyerdynamic headphones have a distinct sound profile among their equipment that isn't often done better than their own in-house stuff.

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jasonsc95 OP t1_j5hhz6u wrote

Reply to Super happy with my little setup! by jasonsc95

Headphones are the HD660’s, and IE300’s being powered by a topping dx3pro+. Started my journey down this rabbit hole with a pair of hd599’s that I got on sale. I also have a pair of tin hifi t2’s but the left bud just doesn’t seem to work that well lol. Super happy with it for now. I think the next purchase might be a little portable DAC/AMP unit, but for now.. I’m pretty darn happy ! As for the max’s, don’t judge.. they are convenient and I like noise canceling sometimes lol.

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