🥊AKG K702 vs. Sennheiser HD600 [A Definitive Guide On How To Choose]

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[@fidelfolozanoiii4499]

6.20 que guapa hah

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha! You know that feeling when your eyes well up, but you're not sad? That's how you've made me feel XD

[@fidelfolozanoiii4499]

Home Studio Basics hah I’m joking, amazing review brother have a good one!!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@fidelfolozanoiii4499 Nah we'll just pretend you weren't joking XD because I will never forget your comment for as long as I live

[@fidelfolozanoiii4499]

Home Studio Basics 💗 sounds good thanks brother! have a good one ! I’ll check it out

[@orenfisher8948]

Everything you said here represents well. Nicely done - solid evaluation. Those K702 phones have become popular with veteran audio production enthusiasts. Detail, detail, detail.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thank you thank you! Totally agree. There are few headphones out there that can reveal such micro detail like the K702. It's simply astounding what they can pick up. I've found that the DEVA provides a bit better instrument timbre than even a K702, but it's super close. I'm frequently floored when I listen with the 702 - it's quite an addicting headphone! The attack, sustain, and decay of instruments and vocals is especially noteworthy and what sets it apart from the majority of other dynamic headphones. In that sense, it's eerily close to being as good as a planar.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

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[@khalilrazak6486]

I can attest that the AKG K702 headphones are absolutely amazing for watching films and gaming also music sounds clean and very, very detailed.

[@beautifulcarpetdiagram]

K 702 are ~$150 - $200, HD600 are ~$350 - $400

[@doodoobutter4406]

my two favorite headphones i own are the k712 and 6xx. i couldn't pick between the two i love the soundstage i get from k712 and i really enjoy the 6xx for its mids and just ability to make everything sound good.. but i could never get rid of my k712.. they just hit a spot for me music wise pink floyd and gaming. i feel like your comparison between the k702 and 600 are quite similar to how i would compare the k712 and 6xx. really enjoy your reviews!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks for the love! Yeah man, the 6XX is my #1 overall headphone in this hobby. Absolutely perfect sound signature. There's literally nothing bad you can say about it. So cool you're into the Floyd! What are your favorite albums? Love the 702 for gaming as well. My boy Solid Lad doesn't really like them for FPS, but I talked to another guy who prefers them for multiplayer but not single player. Go figure lol. I've been playing a lot of Outer Worlds with them lately paired with a K5 Pro but also just got a Creative G6!! Going to do a shootout with the K5 Pro, G6, Audioengine D1, and perhaps the Mojo here soon as they all have optical in. Should be really fun! You're totally spot on about the 712. I feel like the 702 also hits a sweet spot for me. Not for every genre of music, but man does it ever excel with certain songs and albums. What Floyd album would you recommend with the 700 series, or one that sounded fabulous with the 712?

[@doodoobutter4406]

Home Studio Basics oh man i missed this awesome comment thank you! another brick in the wall for sure! oh my god some songs on there really are freaky how open it is it was like hearing their music for the first time with the headphones haha. i like -hey you and -is there anybody out there. definitely enjoying your videos where your comparing headphones and amps/ dacs they’re my favorite. revently got a purple heart th-x00 its hands down my favorite headphone for my style of music but akg 712 is still perfect for that open soundstage ill never sell em. oddly enough i had a close friend come by try each pair of headphone 712,6xx,th-x00, dt770 80ohm. to my suprise he picked the 6xx, his ears could tell the differenced quite well with each headphone and he really was impressed with those the most if he had to pick a pair.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@doodoobutter4406 Dudedoo butter you should totally make that comment on my newest video as sort of a vote of confidence. I think that's very telling that a guy who probably doesn't know that much about the hobby would choose that one over the rest. I'm going to go back through and listen to the Wall again. You've inspired me. :D Here's the 6XX vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqSnY2V6mtpjj6c Thank you so much for your continued support though! I too don't see myself getting rid of my K702 or even the 612 for that matter.

[@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING]

I'm here for the jokes and the upbeat attitude and you're sweet headphones Reviews

[@HomeStudioBasics]

WHOOP WHOOP!!! Haha thanks man!

[@TheSolidlad]

I had such a good laugh at the beginning, because of the "going out in public" skit! Loved it! :D

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha I was going to take it a step further and do a full blown skit but just didn't have time. I may do one in the future as like a separate video XD Glad you enjoyed it man! I was also wondering if people would find it as funny as I did when I was thinking about it in my head lol.

[@TheSolidlad]

@@HomeStudioBasics I would like it taken even a bit further for sure... but I think incorporating it into a regular vid is the way to go about it.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@TheSolidlad Yeah I think so too. Just kind of casually toss it in there XD

[@maximianocoelho4496]

lol. you dont say...the guy just made me realise why I still care about the headphones design.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@maximianocoelho4496 Design is super important for sure! Fortunately, both designs of the K702 and HD600 are good. I actually prefer comfort on the 600 but really love the hammock design of the 702.

[@CornholioDK]

Great review., Well done.

[@bbt.musicstudio3333]

hi, are there any differences between the AKG K702 and the AKG K702 65th anniversary? it seems to me that the 65th came out much earlier, so what has changed with the K702 model, has there been any updates?

[@xhonatanblini]

Very good review ❤️

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thank you for the love and heart! Thinking about getting one of these?

[@lightningboy_91]

Great Video man! I agree with everything you said except for the neutrality on the mids between the two headphones. I have the HD600 and the K712. (While the 712 and 702 do have slightly different FR they are very similar) I wouldn't say that the open K7xx series have more ''neutral'' mids than the 600. I mean the FR between 800 and 3kh is of course elevated in the 600 but elevated in a linear manner (+1, +3db more or less) without peaks whereas the K7xx series while not so elevated across that range have the 1,5 through 2,5 khz peak. Of course you cant clearly hear these differences but in some specific songs with prominent mids on that region, but from my experience the Senns are more accurate due to the linearity (just nitpicking on your opinions :P) . But as i' ve learned in this shit hobby accurate doesn't necessarily mean more enjoyable.For example the Aeon Flow closed has more accurate mids than both of them and i often prefer the AKG or the Senn a lot of times because i finally understood that i am a midhead after all :P All the other things you said about soundstage and genre pairing are spot on. Pads on the 712 are different than the other K7xx though as they are gel pads and not foam. Best pads i've ever tried in any headphone by far in my opinion. Expensive as fuuuck though: 48 euros A PIECE = 96 a pair (yeaah) it is a higher quality pad though and more resistant than the regular foam the majority of headphones have. PS: After Tyll and metal571's hiatus, its your opinions i appreciate the most out of every other youtube reviewer.Last summer when I was thinking of buying the Aeon Flow Closed, i was hesitant after reading countless opinions on reddit, sbaf, the constant bashing of some of its charecteristics by some reviewers on youtube(even metal571) and finally said screw it, i'm going to buy it. I liked the look and decided to trust Tyll and you on the sound. Incredible and really accurate sound for a closed back. Long story short (lol, not really ) what have i learned after spending money on this hobby? Some headphones are more accurate/neutral than others for sure but that doesn't necessarily mean they will be more enjoyable for you. Everyone has their own preferred sound signature. I finally understood that i like midbass that makes bass guitars punchy instead of strong sub bass coupled with prominent mids. Every headphone has pros and cons and depending on the genre and mood i often pick one over the other. I even pick my old Sony XB500 bass cannons for electronic/disco/hip hop and prefer it over the others on these songs.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! First off thanks for disagreeing with me but not being douchey about it!! And thanks for the kind words!! There are some people that could really take a lesson from you actually. It's weird, Tyll's graph www.innerfidelity.com/images/AKGK702.pdf of the K702 shows a small bump in the 2kHz area, but it doesn't look like a 5dB rise like RTINGS' graph shows - www.rtings.com/headphones/1-4/graph#332/3992 It just looks like a small hump (maybe 1 or 2dB) which is how I actually hear that extra presence. To me it's just right. It definitely doesn't stand out unnecessarily imo. For whatever reason I didn't find them to be overpowering or "shouty." I find that they sit very well in the mix and don't stand out like the 600's mids do. You're also very right in the fact (if I'm reading correctly) that if an unnecessary bump is there, it's harder to discern (for me anyways). I feel like the mids overall are very well done on the 702. For instance, I can clearly hear a flaw in a Grado headphone at 2k, whereas on the 702 I don't. Graphs do show a bump on both, but for whatever reason I hate how it makes the Grado's sound. Now I'm wondering why. www.rtings.com/headphones/1-3-1/graph#307/3161 well it is a good 4 or 5dB more lol. Yikes. Interesting. I think the 702's hit that sweet spot by contrast. I'd really like to get my hands on those pads though!! It's also interesting to me that someone just recently commented on my Aeon video about how much they hated them! Lol it's so crazy to me how people could have completely different impressions of headphones sometimes. I find that a lot of time there are general consensuses on certain cans, but I think the Aeon is a love or hate type of sound for sure. The guy who let me borrow those didn't like them because he felt like they had a weird "radio broadcast-y" type of sound that for him was overly warm and artificial sounding. For me paired with the Mojo was my sweet spot. Absolutely one of the best experiences I've ever had.

[@snowrang3r657]

Nice comparison. I just picked up a used pair of K702s to check them out for gaming. Can't wait till they get here.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man they're great! I have a pair of K612's that just arrived as well. I want to do a big shootout of K701/702/Q701/K612/K712.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

How are they mate?! And did you see the K612 Unboxing that I did?

[@snowrang3r657]

Home Studio Basics loving them so far. Great comfort. I kept hearing they had light bass but I find the bass really clean. The imaging and sound stage works awesome for gaming imo. I’ll check out the K612 video thanks!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@snowrang3r657 Yeah man! I've been listening with the K612 for movies and gaming here lately to get a feel for them and how they might compare to the 702. I still haven't done a back and forth yet because I've been so busy with the G6 review but stay tuned! So glad you're liking the 702. It's a great headphone for sure. I'm def not getting rid of mine ever I don't think.

[@sukondesu]

​@@HomeStudioBasics How were the K612s compared to K712? My pair of K612s is showing signs of age already, and I'm thinking whether I should get K702/K712s, or a different headphone entirely for a change. Loved K612's soundstage and anemic sound though

[@sebastianforbes1]

Glad I found this review !

[@HomeStudioBasics]

So glad I could help man! Have you decided on one of these?

[@sebastianforbes1]

@@HomeStudioBasics - the 702s (for soundstage)

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Nice! If you use a link in description I do get a small kick back depending on where you live :) Did you see the article? homestudiobasics.com/akg-k702-vs-sennheiser-hd600/ Also what kinds of music are you into?

[@sebastianforbes1]

@@HomeStudioBasics - thanks, I'll have a look... always happy to give credit where it's due

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks my friend. Keep me posted!

[@loser-nobody]

...So what you're telling me is I have to get both - Gotcha! Man, what a thrilling ride back and forth, I probably made a new certain decision at every chapter of the review! I came into this biased toward the AKG off looks alone because the Senn's look droopy and dumpy while the AKG's look retro and technical. Then you had me all over the place because I crave a good sound stage and percussion precision, being a drummer myself. I also game a lot and I love plenty of jazz. However, you praise the 600's for what probably comprises 90% of my music collection. This will never get any easier!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Lol "Droopy and dumpy" I laughed out loud. I freakin' love the K702 man. Love both, but yeah! This is one of the few cases where I would say absolutely purchase both. Why? BECAUSE I SAID SO! Just kidding. It's because they compliment each-other really really well. On one hand you have the HD600, a bit darker in the treble and great for most genres of music. Slams a bit harder, etc. but has a more narrow image and not much Soundstage. And then you have the K702, better for Jazz, Classical, Gaming, and Film. Much better spacing, depth, and width to the image, but does sometimes lack that center image. I love having both here at the pad because I can go back and forth and it's just nice to have those different flavors of sound depending on my mood. Did you see my article? Def consider purchasing both from there! homestudiobasics.com/akg-k702-vs-sennheiser-hd600/ Let me know if you have any more questions. Commenting on the blog allows me to see any replies much easier than here because I don't get notifications of follow ups usually. :)

[@loser-nobody]

@@HomeStudioBasics ​ Holy moly! I thought the article in the desc. wasn't going to be much more than the transcript of the video - I'm so glad you brought it up now! I'm still considering other models before I dive into those details yet though - I'm sure there will be some kind of snide remark I can leave once I find the time to chew through all those words. 😁see ya over there! And yeah I'm really not sure what it is about the look of the Sennheiser 6 series - a certain... _Je ne sais quoi_ if you will, that has always looked like a sort of diaper-for-your-head to me. 😂👌

[@HomeStudioBasics]

HAHAA! Keep me posted man! Snide remarks are the best! 😂

[@robertwilfred12]

Excited to try the k702 because of the soundstage 😀 I've had the Hifiman Sundara, Akg k371, Meze 99 neo and the sr60x and all those are not particularly known for their soundstage

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Let me know how it goes!

[@nadtorus]

Have you purchased the sundara? If you have, What do you think between sundara and k702? I'm currently torn between this two for mixing and music listening. Really appreciate your thoughts and opinion. Thanks!

[@L0nkero]

Cool comparison! Lets see if we can make K702 vs K712 Pro happening some day. I havent heard K702- or 1 but Ive used K712 on a daily basis since I bought them because they are just perfect for all-around desktop usage. They handle everything from music to movies to gaming. They seem to be still quite pricey in US, I paid 200€/$220 for them and I think they are a steal for the price.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks brother! Absolutely man! I want to get the K712, Q701, K701, and K7XX here and do a big shootout with the K702 as well. I've been looking at prices and trying to find good deals but I'm finding they are way overpriced on a lot of sites.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Also I did hear from that guy but his message disappeared from my inbox on FB no lie.

[@L0nkero]

@@HomeStudioBasics Ok good to know, I informed him about that. He will send you a new message. Haha, messages disappearing everywhere! Yeah I found K701 from Amazon for $449. Lol, good luck for selling them with that price tag. New K701 costs $140 here in Finland. K700-series are often being sold for pretty reasonable prices in used market here, if I manage to find one for cheap enough I might even pick up a pair and try to send them with K712 Pro. E: I also got this weird error message when trying to edit my post, wtf: "JSON.parse: unexpected end of data at line 1 column 1 of the JSON data" Your channel clearly has something against me.

[@redforrori]

Ok, the Sponge Bob thing and the Nicolas Cage thing were funny. :D

[@HomeStudioBasics]

xD

[@A.Liev94]

I've checked your page and it's great congratulations dude! I have a question I'll buy an Ibasso dx160, and I need another headphones, I have the HD 599, but i'd like to know your opinion and experience with these headphones, I would like to know wich one would you recommend me, I thought to get Sundara / HD 660s / AKG K701 or 2

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man, thank you! Did you see my reply there? I will put it here as well: You may try the Sennheiser HD6XX actually. I love and still have an HD600, but I believe the 6XX is a better value. THe K702 has better Soundstage and does work for the genres you mention, but you’ll be lacking some slam and impact. Still, out of 8 or 9 headphones I have here I find myself using the K702 the majority of the time. With acoustic it’s going to be amazing. If you’re okay with less slam in those other genres but an incredibly crisp and revealing sound, I may go with the 702. The thing about it is that I prefer having both, which makes it hard to recommend one outright to somebody.

[@A.Liev94]

@@HomeStudioBasics Yeah bro, actually I've checked your page, and some comparisons between them, I really worth your opinion and knowledge about this beautiful audiophile world. I will do your recommendation about the k702, and I hope do the iBasso can drive the k702 as well (I think yes) and I'll check the 6XX too, but I think about the soundstage 🤩 would be great!!! Thank you dude for your attention, You deserve to get more people following your page and channel! ¡Good vives from Monterrey México!

[@itayoron]

For studio mixing with AKG-K712 Pro using MOTU 2 as a DAC, which amp would you reccomend to drive the headphones? Thanks!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Probably an ATOM :)

[@fernandotroconis5060]

Ohh great video! Your observations are very interesting, they are very helpful and useful, thank you very much

[@HomeStudioBasics]

My pleasure Fernando!! Are you still trying to decide on the 600 or K702?

[@fernandotroconis5060]

@@HomeStudioBasics Yeah , I have read several of your reviews and there are good options, k702- hd600-Audeze el8-Nighthawk (I think you don't like it very much Nighthawk) , I listen to Rock Classic Black Sabbaht, Rush, Ozzy, Metallica Pantera, I also listen to daft punk Tear for fears The Smith Oasis Radiohead Dream Theater Loreena Mckennitt and a little jazz and many movies

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@fernandotroconis5060 Makes it kind of hard! For Jazz and movies K702 is the winner, but for the other stuff 600 would be better although for Metal I prefer HD25 actually. How's the decision process going? Yeah the NightHawk was very meh to me. NightOwl performed much better. For Smiths, Tears, Radiohead (all some of my favorites), 600 would be better than 702 I think. The 702's just lack that weight and impact at times. I have both and generally keep the 702's in my living room for console gaming with the G6 or K5 Pro, and have the 600's at my desk with the Zen and the other amps for music. But when I want to listen to Jazz I grab the 702's and bring them in here.

[@fernandotroconis5060]

@@HomeStudioBasics I'm freaking out in the search for headphones lol. The HD 600 I think is a great headset but I don't like the low bass extension. The 702 is a very thin sound. What do you think of the DT 770 pro? I read your review midrange and bright treble. I am looking for headphones with a clear revealing sound full of details but with good midrange and good bass extension. A senn hd25 but with greater resolution and many details. Some suggestions please. Greetings man and again thank you very much for all your help has been of great value

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@fernandotroconis5060 Hey man! Hah please remain calm buddy. It's not that srs. Not sure how much more detail and resolution that you can get than an HD25 if you're looking for a clear revealing sound with good mid-range and bass. HD25 is good in short bursts but kind of uncomfortable. DT770 sounds very clear and open, good mids, but may be too bright for you in treble. HD25 kind of has that problem as well. All of the stuff you want is found in something like a planar headphone. Sundara comes to mind for sure. What's your budget like?

[@tbhv]

hey thanks for the vid - it would great to see how both these match up to the DT990 Pros

[@HomeStudioBasics]

My pleasure mate! Def want to get all of the Beyer's here for a shootout!! I've heard a 990 before it's very open sounding, good Soundstage. Highs are a bit shrill but it wasn't quite as bad as people make it out to be. Keep in mind I didn't have a whole heap of time to demo them but I really enjoyed the sound. Bass is obviously going to hit harder as well, and the mids are a bit recessed. That's a quick and dirty comparison but def stay tuned. :)

[@tbhv]

​@@HomeStudioBasics thats amazing I really appreciate your reply and comparison! albeit a quick one haha which would you say is best for mixing with then? It seems like the 702s are really well balanced

[@tbhv]

@@HomeStudioBasics Also I just wanted to add- I really enjoyed the animations you added in- like the written comparisons in the video- super clear to follow/ reference :)

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@tbhv Hmm. That's a toughie! I think the 702's space things out better but the mids on the 600 are more honest and allow you to really hone in. As you may or may not know, the mid-range is probably the most important thing to get right in a mix and so that's why the 600's have always been the go to for mixing but I find that headphones with better Soundstage can sometimes be more revealing. It's super tough to recommend one over the other in this case. Did you you think about it some more?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@tbhv Thanks so much man!! I really love doing that type of thing and I find it's really helpful for people :) Keep me posted!

[@metal571]

Mids on the 702 are just weird. HD 600 mids peak where they should at ear resonance - 702's don't and are shifted more towards 2k, making them more of a flavor can than a reference headphone imo. So my super old blank stare comment was more about the shape of the FR itself was just what it should be, no weird off-color stuff happening like the AKG has. I still think both cans have too much upper mid and of course by modern target standards the bass on both is pretty shy, with the 600 having more of a midbass emphasis. I will say though that classical and well recorded jazz sounds very special on the AKGs and the midrange shout at a strange spot does some very interesting and enjoyable things. That, and the massively giant stage width of the 702 that is totally lacking on the 600

[@TheSolidlad]

I have the k712s, and I've always felt kinda the same about the mids... they're all over the place. Listening to k712s, for me... feels like a distant handshake, compared to the close cuddle I get with the 600s. Also, people tend to rave about the soundstage and imaging on the k712s. I don't like it. While it might sound big and movie-like, I have a much easier time telling where enemies are coming from ingame with both the 600s and TIN T2s. Do the 650s/6XXs keep what makes the 600s what they are, but tame the mid-shout? Because if that's the case, I might get them, after selling my k712s. (If anyone is interested in the k712s, hit me up btw.)

[@metal571]

@@TheSolidlad 650s tame the mid shout a dB or two but also add more thick sounding midbass as well. So if you want a warmer and lusher version of the 600 then try the 6XX

[@TheSolidlad]

@@metal571 Can't wait to get them then. I also tried the 58Xs, was super hyped about them at the time, but ended up not liking them. Maybe I'm imagining this, but to me they sounded more grainy at the top than both the k712s and 600s... as well as bloated in the mid-bass region. I felt like both the aforementioned two headphones controlled the bass better... the 58Xs sometimes felt kinda boomy and bloated in comparison.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@TheSolidlad Yeah the 6XX is my new #1 overall in the hobby. Basically a perfect sound signature. There's literally nothing about it that you won't like. Someone on Instagram did mention to me how he didn't like it because it made music sound slightly artificial. I can maaaaybe see that. Maybe. But it's such a small nitpick. The 6XX's do have a lot of air to them. To me they were NOT a clone of the 650 like everyone says. I found them to be a bit crisper but not overly snappy like the 600's. It was a perfect balanced between the 2 actually.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

How dare you challenge my opinions. LOL. Nah I responded in depth above to another guy as well about the mids, which I figured would be a point of contention with a few people. Thankfully both you and him framed your rebuttals nicely. Check out my response to him but: Let me go and collect my thoughts on the throne. Ok I'm back. Man that was refreshing. So basically I just don't hear too much forwardness on the K702 for whatever reason. To me it sounds just about right. I think Tyll's graph better represents how I hear it, as well as the overall sound. Is that really a 5dB rise? Doesn't seem like it. Sounds more like 1 or 2. Now the Grado's sound flat out awful at 2k and we all know that but the 702 doesn't sound to me how RTINGS graph portrays it in that same area. If that truly is a 5dB peak, it sounds completely fine to me. Idk. Agreed on Jazz. Really makes you sit back and smile at times. I get so frustrated with the majority of headphones' inability to portray the genre with any semblance of accuracy or effectiveness. The 702 does it very well. Also: where you been bro? Been trying to incorporate more cat in some of my other vids. No Metal. "Have You Seen Metal571?" If so, please call 999 9999 lol

[@maximianocoelho4496]

Its nice to see the genre differentiation....I mean, we folks that dont get the technical terms really find some support in the genre...I maybe have a problem to listen a very wide range of music. City pop, Harmonics, Future Funk, Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, Industrial Metal...

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Sounds like we have some of the same tastes man! I love Indie Pop/Rock and Hip-Hop, also some metal. I found that describing these headphones in terms of Genre was the most helpful because there's a clear differentiation between them. I can listen to the 702 with Rock, but I prefer it with the HD600. It just sometimes sounds too lean/anemic for the harder stuff.

[@maximianocoelho4496]

@@HomeStudioBasicsThat makes rethink a lot on the pair I want to pick up… Every time you can put the differentiation please do it.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@maximianocoelho4496 Will do man! What are you thinking about now?

[@maximianocoelho4496]

@@HomeStudioBasics well let me see, the video is informative and complex, I always praise the amount of info that one can put in video, the jokes are really good quality (normally, I just hear the reviews in other channels, but here the content is good enough to watch and not fall in sleep), I like it over all...

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@maximianocoelho4496 Thanks man! Means a lot for sure! I will keep on aiming to make the content entertaining but still informative!

[@mistersurrealist]

*Please help me to decide between the K702 and the SUNDARA.* I'm coming from an HD6XX and I want to try a completely different "flavor" of headphone right now. I'm looking for something analytical with a wide soundstage. I'm super curious about planar magnetic headphones since I have ZERO experience with them. HELP!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Wide soundstage = K702 man.

[@mistersurrealist]

@@HomeStudioBasics Thanks for the reply, I already bought a K702 a month ago and I'm BLOWN AWAY by them. They honestly sound better than the HD6XXs to my ears. While they are quite analytical, they're not fatiguing at all. The instrument separation and the airy sound is simply wonderful. They are not cheap in my country, but I still think they're worth every penny. :)

[@tendousj]

Is the current 2022 AKG K702 built quality still good. Heard lots of complaints about them. People also complain current Beyerdynamic built quality is getting worse.

[@Farpun]

Would love a Portapro/KSC75 review

[@TheSolidlad]

Me too!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Definitely man!

[@jasmeetsinghism]

Can you also review Philips Fidelio X2HR

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Yeah really want to get my hands on one of those actually and do a video vs. the 9500.

[@antoinep9733]

Have you heard the KZXX Stu? According to Massdrop an “improved” K702 with more bass etc.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Do you mean the K7XX? I would like to do a 5 headphone shootout actually. K7XX vs. K701 vs. K702 vs. Q701 vs. K712. I think it would be epic.

[@antoinep9733]

@@HomeStudioBasics Yes K7XX. I'd like to own a headphone with a large soundstage one day.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@antoinep9733 You should most certainly consider the K702 yeah mate? It's quite lovely for certain genres and such. Really eager to try a 7xx now that you've mentioned it.

[@sujimayne]

Late, but in case anyone is considering: K7XX is much worse. Either go with K612 Pro if you want more of a colorful sound, or just stick with K702.

[@worldgonewrong2049]

I own both of these fine headphones. I spend more time enjoying them than criticizing and nit-picking them. They both serve for different reasons and do their jobs very well.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man glad to hear you've changed your ways and turned over a new leaf!!

[@worldgonewrong2049]

@@HomeStudioBasics For sure. These sites can drive you crazy and get you into a real negative frame of mind and you start hating your stuff! I've purchased very good gear! Now I am using my tools and enjoying how they help me in my music creation. I don't bitch about my guitars, studio, amps, mics either...! Thanks for the good review.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@worldgonewrong2049 Yeah man! I'm very much an analytical type of person myself so I tend to pick apart headphones but at the end of the day, I also own both and enjoy them for different reasons. I do find myself using the K702 as my daily driver nowadays because of its more open sound and better Soundstage, but I will never get rid of the HD600. It's an original made in Ireland!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

And thanks for the kind words! Check out some of my newer stuff and sub if you haven't :)

[@peepeepoopooeater]

neutral frequency with wide soundstage is in my opinion a lethal combo for a headphone

[@ilidanelv]

Bro just found this video after asking you for a comparison between these two headphones on your video about the K702 and the K612 LOL

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hahah! Nice man! How's it going? Has your HD600 stopped with the threatening 'humming' sound?

[@ilidanelv]

@@HomeStudioBasics It will NEVER stop hahaha

[@captainvoluntaryistthestat3207]

Hmmm....I've read dozens of stuff about the 600s, and I think the amps (shown in the video) don't quite do these justice. Yeah they maybe loud, but to get their full potential would require mid-to-high price amps. Something like a Jotunheim. Great review, but just my 2 cents on the amps.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! I've been listening and researching this stuff for many years now. The Amp/DAC has wayy less bearing on how your music is going to sound than people would have you believe. The dac problem is really getting out of control in my opinion. Your source is hands down the first thing to consider followed by the headphones, followed by the output impedance of the amp/dac. The way a song was actually recorded is of paramount importance. That's just basic sound engineering. Anything after that is mostly fluff. Sure, a dac can add a different flavor (mostly warm vs. cool), but even that is incredibly subtle when you consider that I have the added benefit of demoing a bunch of them side by side. Without those many buffers, I wouldn't even know or care that amp A sounds ever so slightly grainier than amp B. I've also demoed many high end amps with the 600 series and countless other headphones. It's all vastly overrated and mostly snake oil. This whole "search for the unicorn" has only resulted in people being dissatisfied with what they have and constantly chasing better sound but for what? An extra .05% increase in pleasure? I don't get it and I didn't mean to rant here but I am going to be making another video on this very topic. You can check out my Law of Diminishing Returns video if you are inclined: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKC1c6abp72Br80 Also, no, you don't need a high priced (or even mid priced) amp for the 600 series or 700 series from AKG. That's just not true. No offense or anything. I just don't want people to read your comment and assume that it's necessary to go out and spend a bunch of money needlessly. A $100 ATOM and the 6XX is around 95-98% of what anyone would ever need. That said, I appreciate you stopping by and chiming in.

[@imabeliever85]

Great comparison video! Thanks! I would love to try a 702, what do you think causes it to have such a wide soundstage? Is it the way the drivers are angled, Or is it because the pads are thick and your ears are further away from the drivers, or is there another factor?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thank you for the love man! That's a great question actually. I'd have to do a little digging. In my 4 years of research leading up to the purchase of the 702, I've never actually come across anyone (that I can remember) commenting on that so it's really interesting and cool that you brought it out. I do think the distance of the drivers from your ears probably has something to do with it, but I don't think they're angled like on a HiFiMan. I know that if you sit the HiFiMan's down and back, the sound gets much better. It's hard to keep them in that specific place for any length of time, but it definitely does make a difference. Out of curiosity, I tried that same thing with the 702 and it doesn't really do anything lol. Just kind of sounds worse. For me the 702 sounds best when it's centered perfectly around your ears.

[@Zonno5]

I see a lot of review sites comparing these, but I can buy K702's for $130, whereas HD600's cost $350 where I live. Massdrop isn't really an option either outside of the US - shipping and import taxes are soo expensive. I could however buy a HD599 for $140 but I suppose the K702 is better with an amp right?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Yeah I would just go with a K702. Where are you located?

[@user-uw3jz4yj8r]

@@HomeStudioBasics had absolutely the same problem as Zonno5 in Moscow. Picked 702's for just about 120 bucks. At this price point, I think it's one of the best deals on the market for today

[@keshans6469]

Please can you tell me to what's the best budget headset .

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Budget as in what's your price range? Under $100? $100-$150?

[@antonrickert9427]

Are the k702's still your daily driver? I may buy some of them if they still hold up in 2021. I may also buy a fiio ifi zen for them

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yup! Love them. Can't say enough good things. :) Check this out: homestudiobasics.com/before-you-buy-an-akg-k702-read-this/

[@antonrickert9427]

@@HomeStudioBasics Thanks, I will read the article right now!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Let me know what you think man! :)

[@antonrickert9427]

@@HomeStudioBasics yeah.. My choice is clear. I will buy the k702's because of your article and other reviews. But your review was by far the best one because you go into details without being boring. And from your article of the best dac/amps for the k702 I will try to find a fiio k5 pro for an acceptable price in Germany, because they are pretty expensive atm. I like the looks of the ifi zen dac better tho lol. But thanks so much for your review, really opened my eyes about the k702's.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Let me know how you like 'em!

[@squirts1]

isnt that the anniversary edition? they sound significantly different compared to the standard k702 do they not?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Nah it's the reg version.

[@philosophiaentis5612]

I choose both!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man! These are incredibly complimentary headphones. I have both and use them in different situations. A perfect combo really. Are you going to purchase them? Check the comparison article! If you use links in there I do get a small kickback depending on where you live. Your support really helps keep the blog and channel going :) homestudiobasics.com/akg-k702-vs-sennheiser-hd600/

[@arthurcrosby5755]

Hey Stu. I enjoyed your review. Oh no! Didn’t mean to rhyme all the time. Sorry bro. // I got that out of my system! Your review really was informative and not without entertainment. I enjoyed the cartoon scene and the flash overs to other actors too. Just a couple of critical comments, given with respect. It’s just my opinion and I have been wrong before 😂. 1. The freakin’ geek with the hood; he maybe not understood, ridin’ a bike I didn’t like; but he should go for good. Is that understood? 2. The guy at the finish arsin’ about, we know it’s the end; be a friend and give him a clout. Sorry if you don’t agree. It’s only me. I try to be meek; talk with tongue in cheek! I promise that any rhyme from now will be accidental; otherwise I’m going mental! From your descriptions of the headphones I think I would like the sound stage of the AKG 702. The level frequency I think I would like for classical and baroque music. It’s a pity that it’s a little lacking in the mid to lower bass though. I wonder could that be compensated for by a good frequency equaliser such as the one on the FiiO BTR5 App. That has plus or minus 12dB adjustments at 31.5, 63, 125, 250, 500 Hz and so on up to 16kHz. I guess it depends on whether the headphone drivers can respond linearly to the more aggressive base signal applied to bring up the bass volume. It would be a good thing to try Stu, if you can get hold of a BTR5 easily. To get me going I recently bought a BTR5 and a set of Audio Technica ATH-MSR7b headphones. They are a closed back design, but the frequency response is good from low base up to my limit of hearing. The range according to the specifications is 5 Hz up to 50 kHz, but no dB tolerances are quoted. They have a low impedance at 36 Ohms and sensitivity of 101 dB/mW. So they are easy to drive and don’t trouble the BTR5. One compromise I am making is using the single ended output of the amplifier, rather than the balanced output available on the BTR5. I have a balanced cable which came with the headphones, but the balanced input on the cable is 4.4 mm compared with the balanced input to the BTR5 which is 2.5 mm! So I’m short of a 4.4 mm female to 2.5 mm male balanced adapter. FiiO make one (LB-4.4M) but it’s out of stock at local stores. If they can’t get it locally soon I can get it from Amazon US. So far I am happy with the sound from the amplifier and headphones, especially the base on some of my J.S. Bach organ music. Being closed back the sound stage is narrow, but the mids and highs are very nice too. It’s good to have the equaliser to increase the highs above 8-16 kHz to make up for my hearing fall off at those frequencies. I would like to get a good pair of open ended earphones, hence my interest in the AKG 702. I have in mind the Beyerdynamic 1990 if I can afford them, but also others such as the Drop Sennheiser 6XX, AKG 712, Sennheiser HD599, Hifiman Sundara, and the list goes on. So your reviews are very welcome, as well as entertaining. Thanks for all the effort you’re putting in Stu! Take care and God bless you. 😀

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha keep rhyming! Nah but seriously, I'm not going to scale back the humor in my videos (in whatever form that happens to take from video to video). A lot of people have told me they enjoy it and I enjoy being myself and making people laugh. If that alienates some others, well, good. I didn't want them here in the first place. I can't, nor will I try to please everyone. It's not possible and it's fake. If someone doesn't like it, fine. Leave. Drop a dislike too. Be free. I don't care. Understood? Lol. Sorry for being so blunt, but it needed to be said. What did you mean by "Give him a clout?" Didn't get that one. That said, I think you should strongly consider the K702's or HD6XX man! I actually just wrote an article outlining my favorites under $500. Check it out and let me know what you think!! homestudiobasics.com/the-5-best-audiophile-headphones-for-under-500/ You take care as well and God Bless! Talk soon Arthur!

[@arthurcrosby5755]

@Home Studio Basics: No worries Stu! Keep being on you! I told you that I was talking “tongue in cheek”. You don’t have to listen to me or anyone else - well it doesn’t hurt to listen, but what you do about it is your choice. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I say things as I see them. So we both know that we speak truthfully and plainly. That’s how it should be. I’m glad that many people enjoy your humour. Don’t get me wrong; I like it too! By the way “give him a clout” means give him a knock or a hit. I think it comes from the “clouts” which shoe repairers of old used to knock into leather heals on one side to cut down on leather wear. Not many leather shoes these days; and what we get are disposable, not repairable. Pity about the Planet Earth! Oh well some think that’s disposable too; but they won’t find another one that they can emigrate to! Anyway, back on subject, I am seriously considering both your recommendations. I will definitely check out your article. The 702’s seem to have a good soundstage. I wonder how the HD6XX’s compare? Probably in time maybe both would be worth getting. It’s all a matter of what is affordable at the time. I would like to get a good desktop amplifier in time. The appearance of the THX amplifiers makes me wonder about the need to pay for balanced output amplifiers and the expensive cables, as the THX amplifiers reduce noise to such insignificant levels that balanced or not balanced would be just the same. However the technology needs to be evaluated more by users - I read in one review that all THX amplifiers are not the same, and that there can be compression errors introduced. I don’t know much more than that, but it may pay to wait and see. Thanks for your reply. Keep up your great work and, of course, God bless.

[@dopydude]

How does the AKG 702 compare to AKG 712Pro? Im getting these back home around the same price, so kinda confused!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Check this out: homestudiobasics.com/akg-k702-vs-k712-two-big-differences/ Let me know what you think!!

[@dopydude]

@@HomeStudioBasics Sort of bailed on both these and chose the Sundara! Sidenote - just 'love' your straight faced deadpan humour :P Being honest without being too 'critical, resolving, detailed..." Its like a post shower post spliff take on things...Keep at it man..!!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha thank you so much man! What's a "spliff"? I have no idea what that is *straight face deadpan* XD Also keep me posted on the Sundara!! Have you purchased it yet?

[@dopydude]

@@HomeStudioBasics Waiting...seems like geopolitics (india china standoff) doesn't bode well with an audiophile's shipments out of china :/

[@HomeStudioBasics]

That's unfortunate man.. Keep me posted though. I wasn't really aware of that.. Could you expound upon it?

[@Zumpster]

I hit thumbs up becasue of the sign.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha thaks man. If anyone gets mad, just show them the sign and then link this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6LYYmZoq7mfa7s It may open their eyes.

[@maximianocoelho4496]

Is it good to have a flat response? I mean, I want to get a pair of Shure 1840...and I will not use them just for music, they say that it is a pair with flat response, and the build looks like something that I will go to the grave with. Plus if I could choose between the HD 600 and the AKG 702, I would go with the HD 600 in terms of build, I mean the wire that runs along the headband cannot snap, if it does you can kiss your headphones goodbye, at least in one side

[@HomeStudioBasics]

A flat response can be a blessing and a curse. In the case of the 702's, it's a blessing in the fact that it works extremely well for some genres, a curse in that it sounds kind of flat and dull for others. I think the 702 are very genre specific but the x factor is that they work incredibly well for Gaming and movies, at least in my opinion. Solid Lad doesn't really like them for FPS shooters. I talked to another guy who swears by them for multiplayer but doesn't like them for single player. Go figure lol.

[@maximianocoelho4496]

in this life is hard to own a single pair as they say...now my head is more messed up in what to pick...will tell ya when I do get my first pair.

[@maximianocoelho4496]

I think I will have to dig more in flat response thought, nice to see that you like the nice music genres...

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@maximianocoelho4496 To be honest, I think you should strongly consider the Sennheiser HD6XX. It works well for everything, and has a perfect sound signature. There's literally nothing I can say bad about it. Having one in your possession is like finally settling down with the girl who is right for you. That may sound extreme, but it's true. Everything about the headphone is solid - build, comfort, sound, and it's way more affordable than a traditional HD600. It also improves on the flaws that were present in the original, i.e. the mid-range sits perfectly in the mix now, and the headphone overall strikes a perfect balanced between the somewhat overly warm HD650 and the sometimes too in your face HD600. If I had to recommend one single pair for 99% of people, it would be the 6XX hands down. Let me know what you think!

[@maximianocoelho4496]

@@HomeStudioBasics I think it is a good choice, plus I have the AMP to Drive them "no problemo"(iBasso MK2 Zero), the price is sweet, I always try to get my hand on a pair here in europe(which is very hard to get them)...EBay buyers are savages in the actions...but I will get them, I want to relax and sit down without worrying about a different pair for the year to come.

[@Farpun]

Do you have a preference for K7XX or K702? Great video by the way

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks man! Haven't heard the K7XX but would like to do a big shootout of the 700 series soon (7XX vs. K701 vs. K702 vs. Q701 vs. K712). It's going to be a challenge getting all of the headphones but I'm up for it!

[@maximianocoelho4496]

With the fan base growing, I think he will start receiving fans headphones for reviews...

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@maximianocoelho4496 Yeah man! I have received a few for review from fans and friends including the 6XX, HE4XX, CAL, 400S, Tin Audio T2, 900x, Shure SR440, DT770, Aeon Closed, Superlux HD330 and various amps like the Bravo Ocean, DACport HD, etc. Companies also send me stuff but I'd really like to get all the 700 series here!!

[@maximianocoelho4496]

@@HomeStudioBasics it would bet a stuff of legend to have all then line up… its nice to see that you are getting some support. Specially from companies.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@maximianocoelho4496 Yeah man it is pretty cool! I really appreciate the companies that have stuck with me since the beginning when I had like no subs lol. JDS Labs and FiiO notably. iFi also but they're a bit more recent.

[@MadAboutTechnologyJL]

Does the FiiO Q1 MKII can handle the k702 headphones?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Unfortunately I don't have that Amp/DAC here at the moment or I would try it. If we go by specs, I would say no. The K702 isn't hard to drive, but it does have a low sensitivity and needs quite a bit of power from the amp to get going. The problem with the Q1 is that it doesn't have much power to give. For a quick example to show you what I mean, I just plugged my 702 into the K3 and I'm completely maxed out on low gain. It sounds fine and pleasant, but not quite loud enough. Gain is def needed. With gain, I'm pretty much satisfied. The point is that the K3 provides 120mW into 32 Ohm unbalanced. The Q1 by contrast only gives you 75mW which is pretty weak. So yeah I wouldn't purchase it for the 702. Are you looking for something portable?

[@MadAboutTechnologyJL]

@@HomeStudioBasics I am looking for a pair of over-ear headphones which has the same sound quality of these. I bought this dac/amp because I found it with a super price, not because of it's portability... and the same store who sold me the dac amp very cheap sells me the k702 cheap too... Should I go for the AKG K240 MKII instead? Thank you so much for your answering. I came here for the information you give, but I stayed for the silly jokes. You're awesome man!

[@kelorednaxela]

14:40 In the amp section, I was waiting for "Don't overthink it!" :D ... but it didn't come :'(

[@HomeStudioBasics]

LOL. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKSlfGadrrJ5mdk

[@34bully]

I just bought hd600s last week, the clamp is killing me. I hope they'll stretch over time :D

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man! I think I mentioned in the video that clamp didn't bother me much (I really like it tight XD), but I can see how it would affect others for sure. I kind of naturally let them open up over time. Be gentle if you're going to stretch them though. That headband has been known to snap. Still a wonderfully build headphone that has actually endured a few drops and some accidental minor abuse from me!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

What amp do you have btw?

[@34bully]

@@HomeStudioBasics I actually don't have any amp at the moment, but I'm gonna buy one soon. Do you have any suggestions?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@34bully Yeah man! I think this video will help in deciding between some great desktop solutions. Spoiler: 6XX/600 with ATOM is my pick but let me know what you think. Some people don't like that plasticky build. Do you plan on running balanced and/or use Tidal? The Zen could be the ticket. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJauiqF7p7OSbLc

[@34bully]

@@HomeStudioBasics Thanks man, just watched the video and i think JDS ATOM could be really good for me, I don't mind the build.

[@TheVelmont666]

Please talk about the koss ksc75.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

I think I'm going to buy those and the Porta Pro and do a comparison. Stay tuned man!

[@TheVelmont666]

@@HomeStudioBasics 🥳 👍🏽

[@I_beat_up_cuckolds]

K702 and h600/650 are perfect complimentary headphones

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Absolutely! This is why I will be likely keeping only K702/HD600, and getting rid of the rest. This is my second purge LOL. 9500/600 survived the first. While I do love the 9500, I think it's time for someone else to have a go. I think giving away something you truly value is better than something you may use more rarely. I'm having a hard time getting rid of 600 because 1) it's an original made in Ireland, and 2) I want to use balanced cables with it. Plus it's great ot have afround for reference purposes.

[@I_beat_up_cuckolds]

@@HomeStudioBasics i have 702 and 6xx. Recently purchased the 560s too. 560s is the middle ground between them

[@stuka78]

In the end, K702 are NOT an upgrade of HE400i, except for less annoying shrill/highs. Thanks!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

You're welcome, man!

[@richardcongdon1972]

I have the K701 and I refer to them as my Princess Leia headphones.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

LOL.

[@johnaston3983]

I want to see you test the comfort and sound of the very unportable Jecklin Float Headphone. An item that would probably get you killed if you leave the house. Back to your review, I find both headphones to be a little dull and I understand why people use the 702s for mixing.

[@GalaxiusPilgrim]

6:48 bro looks majestic af here

[@ALifeTheKidd]

what are some good ones for Music Production !

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Both of these! Lol. Which one were you thinking about more?

[@ALifeTheKidd]

@@HomeStudioBasics i was looking for something more in the House Music... Clear Solid Bass that's well balance with mids & Highs...Want to use them for mixing aswell

[@keshans6469]

And what's your favorite headset please answer these questions.thank you very much

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha that's a loaded question but if I had to choose one probably HD6XX!

[@chefgav1]

@@HomeStudioBasics I’m getting the 6xx and 702 and ifi dac/amp stack delivered soon based off your review alone that’s the level of trust I have. I nearly purchased the ifi 6xx stack as I wanted to take the sennheiser to the next level ,glad I didn’t get it. I currently have 400i 2020 which are great.

[@haziri5118]

Is the k702 good for gaming?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Sorry about that! I thought I talked about Gaming more than I did, I touched on it and the graphics included but I didn't really discuss it in depth. Great gaming headphone for me due to pretty much the same things talked about in the video with regard to Film and stuff like that. Great imaging, fantastic out of your head feeling, lots of space and depth to the image.. and you'll start to be able to hear stuff going on all around you: right, left, up, down, so turn that frown upside down!!! There's just a great sense of spatial awareness and directional cues are very good! Were you considering anything else? I think you'll really love this one. Let me know!

[@haziri5118]

@@HomeStudioBasics I was curious because I heard from guys on reddit saying, the soundstage is too wide making the imaging poor.

[@oscararias3395]

@@HomeStudioBasics I’m looking on buying a headphone for gaming FPS games. I have the superlux 668b they are great for gaming footsteps it’s a 6out10 for me. But I want more precision and wider soundstage. I don’t know what to buy? I heard shp9500, Akg 702, Samson sr860? Any suggestions? I want wider soundstage for footsteps. I tried ad700 but they are about the same as the superlux 668b for gaming

[@joaquinm.3266]

That twerk though, loving it

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Loving it like McDonalds? What's up bro!!?

[@ezerrrivas]

audiowhat?

[@bernamej]

Hshahahah you’re great dude !

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Lol thanks man! Great to hear from you.

[@novaacemotives6258]

God..this guy. Kiss the fingertips after fondue heaven

[@morninglory8988]

Is there a point comparing these if akg is 150$ and these sennheisers are 350+? xd

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Hifiman pads are easily replaced. Even Dekoni sells them. Comparing $400 to $200? why not comparing the 6xx?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey there! I talk at length about HIFIMAN replacements, and Dekoni pads in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoPbY5WQhbN6mtk and also do a shootout of the 600/650/6XX here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3eUk4R3h6mXmrc Let me know what you think! I compared the 600 and K702 because I have both, but also because they make great compliments to each other! I also wish HIFIMAN would just design the pads right from the start instead of people having to purchase expensive after markets, even though I really love the Dekoni's.

[@Tallnerdyguy]

@@HomeStudioBasics i actually really like the default pads, i have tried all the dekoni pads, but they ruin the sound signature except the hybrid

[@zeeMuniStacksBundles]

I have had both headphones. The hd 600 is in a higher tier than the k702. K702 left me disappointed and I'm likely going to return them pretty soon here. It's so cheaply built it makes me feel like the cheapness leaked into the sound. Going to go back to the hd 600

[@GrimYak]

We would be a spacefaring civilization by now if all headphones have a 3.5mm removable plugs with them...Trust me...im from the future.,

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Lol it was the avatar that gave it away 👊😎🎧

[@ugielka]

I can get the 600s for 300€ and the K702 for 90€

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Go K702 man! 600's are good but I actually use my 702 more nowadays. :)

[@MrAhuraMazda]

I want you to try the Fidelio X2s. Unfortunately my pair is one of my daily drivers, so I can't part with them. And not cause theyre outstanding, but because they're solid in almost every category. And they're super wide, but also very lively. To me, pop music and hip hop sound great on them. They dont quite have the bass of a planar, but it's more natural to me. Planars have the best bass, but it's kind of unnatural, and yet natural. Like the bass itself usually sounds incredible, but the planars ive tried are more sterile than the X2, so it doesnt quite fit. It's kinda like really good fake tits. The X2 is a naturally warm, wide dynamic. So it's more like big natural titties. Which, like natural tits, are kinda sloppy (their detail maybe is a little recessed). But I still think it's a great headphone for listening to music. For analyzing music not so much. Also a lot of people hate them, so maybe it's a preference thing.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

LMAO "It's kind of like really good fake tits." HAHAHA. Love them big natty's for sure. I actually prefer some sloppy on a woman. I mean, who wants a perfect figure? That's rarely realistic, and even then I find it kind of unattractive. Some of it *is* good genetics, but the more sterile and perfect a girl looks the more it generally means she is overcompensating for some other negative character quality that she's trying to hide. The physical flaws and personality quirks are what make women beautiful. It's just that they have to be flaws that YOU are in love with, and that's certainly not easy to come by. That said, I'm really trying to get a pair of X2's for comparison to the SHP's! I tried to reach out to Philips but I cannot find an email for their marketing dept. I sent out one and got a response but those people couldn't even direct me to the right ppl. I will continue trying. I may just purchase a set for myself though.

[@MrAhuraMazda]

@@HomeStudioBasics the SHPs are like a hot chick, in shape with a nice ass and small perky tits. She's hot for her social circle or school, but in reality isn't near a model. Despite the fact that everyone tells her she should model, she's 5'7 and should not. But nevertheless, a prized hookup or girlfriend. That's the 9500. The X2 is the thick girl with big tits who gives great head but maybe is a little bigger than thick. She's not a Kardashian, but kinda has that look. Shes also a lot of fun, but different from the 9500. Both the 9500 or the X2 may let you do anal. They're up for anything and a good time. The 600 series, Sundara, 1990, 6xx or 4xx are the long term gf/marriage. Just a little better than the X2 or 9500. Little hotter, little more long term chemistry, not as crazy. Though you'll probably wish you could have one more night with the 9500 even if you're locked down with the logically better 600. The actual model or Kardashian would be like a Focal, Audeze or ZMF. Those are attainable but require significant financial outlay and probably more soulless (analytical, revealing or accurate).

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@MrAhuraMazda Wow dude. Just wow. Comment definitely going into the Hall of Fame! XD I will respond better later.

[@MrAhuraMazda]

@@HomeStudioBasics heres the thread. I found it. Hard to find cause i just ramble on whatever the recent vid was

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@MrAhuraMazda Haha I will have to make a note of where it is for the future. Thanks man! I don't see replies very often. It's only when I go dig through.

[@RJE86]

How ya grandchildren?

[@benko7ab]

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[@HomeStudioBasics]

Lol please decode. xD

[@redforrori]

I am 50. I am finally at the age where I don't give a rat's ass what people think about how I look. If I like my music, and I prefer freakishly weird looking headphones with which to listen to my jams, SCREW U if you don't like the way I look. I go my merry way w/my jams ;) Life is short, enjoy it.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

AMEN! Lol I don't really care anymore either. What do you like to listen to??

[@redforrori]

@@HomeStudioBasics Well, my heart belongs to classic country (70s and 80s) but since I bought myself a new receiver and MIcca MB42s, I've been listening to a lot of 70s and 80s soft rock, some acoustic stuff, audiophile playlists--all sorts of new stuff! I'm finding that at 50 I like all kinds of things I didn't know I liked! lol And you?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Heh nice! I feel like that type of country wouldn't be too bad :P I'm mostly Indie/Synth Pop (you know, love songs LOL), some EDM, some Classic Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Classical, Ambient, Motown, Big Band, and some acoustic from time to time. Ever listen to Elliott Smith and Nick Drake? If you want to listen here's my playlist I'm using to demo the HiFiMan DEVA: open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFM0eTdUPrT3yszXygkNz?si=rrEeAj6gRD-aEP_63yv6Aw

[@ramalingam108]

K202 is crap I return it and be refund ! Sorry

[@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING]

You are SpongeBob fan 🤣🤣😻

[@HomeStudioBasics]

LOL *was* a spongebob fan, back in the glory years XD 1999 - 2008 or so, with original animated Patrick. My God he was on point hilarious. Even my dad of all people got into it lol. We'd watch it together every day and laugh so hard. Good times. After around '08 or '09 the episodes got really horrid and we stopped watching.