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Massdrop x AKG K7XX Audiophile Headphones
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Massdrop x AKG K7XX Audiophile Headphones
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Our first custom headphones ever, the Massdrop x AKG K7XX have been an enduring community favorite since they first launched more than two years ago. Since then, they’ve received praise from Head-Fi, Super Best Audio Friends, Z Reviews, and more for offering a rare value in the world of open-back cans Read More
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fvgoulet
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Dec 12, 2019
I assume that when people ask this question, they generally plan to play competitive games. Taking that into account alter a lot on the way I answer this question. I also completely omit any gaming headset of my alternatives lists because why would someone consider the AKG K7XX for gaming competitively anyway.
The AKG K7XX are straight flat. Which means you can do whatever you want with them but they are designed to be flat (no emphasis on any sound frequency whatsoever). If you want to adapt them for gaming, you must/should amplify the mid and highs with an equalizer. Next you should have an amplifier to drive them to their full potential, which is another extra you have to consider if you don't already have one.
It depends on a lot of factors, but I would say there is a lot of contenders that sells for less than half the price of the AKG K7XX that have better gaming features out of the box and that dont require any amplifier to drive them properly:
- Audio Technica ATH-AD500(x,z) (Godly soundstage at the price and emphasized on mid and highs, lacks bass a lot IMO)
- Audio Technica ATH-AD700(x,z) (Very similar to the ATH-AD500 but slightly better)
- Beyerdynamics DT990(Very Good soundstage at the price and emphasized on mid and highs + Well rounded for electronic music genres and guitar centric type too)
- And so on... There is so much more headphones to consider before the AKG 7XX that are better without any alterations at this price point (200$ USD)
- Hifiman HE4XX or Hifiman HE400i (They are a little bit different but both are very good well rounders for gaming and listening to music)
- So on again... there is a lot of alternatives
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Ryloguy
1
Mar 12, 2020
I have some big a** ears and I had to replace the pads on my M50X's so they wouldn't rub against the side of my ear. Can anyone else with big ears advocate for the comfort of these with stock pads?
Doublecrossed_Swine
2
Jul 3, 2020
The memory foam pads on the 702's that these clone are amazing but if you have long ears your best bet is probably the senheiser style.
jujubu
19
Dec 12, 2019
The enclosure is open, allowing the drivers to move air easier, which can help with better bass and wider sound stage. It also keeps your ears from getting as hot, but it's really more for the sound, not the comfort.
The flip side of open back is that you'll also hear any external noise, and everyone around you will hear whatever you're listening to, so it's bad for both quiet and noisy environments with other people. These are meant for isolated listening.
RyCan
144
Dec 16, 2019
@jujubu is correct. However, when he says "better bass" that does not mean the bass will be louder or punchier. Usually open-back headphones do NOT have strong bass.
ORMOLU
5
Apr 7, 2021
Hi. Any option for NO LEATHER? If not may I send that part back? I will make my own synthetic strap if necessary. VEGAN products are much appreciated. Thanks.
Evshrug
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Keyboard Club Member
Apr 7, 2021
These have been out of stock for a loooong time... I think they were discontinued when Samsung bought AKG.
I don’t know about a head-strap for AKG, but I do know Dekoni offers third party velour and vegan “choice leather” pads that don’t come from animal products, and they make pads for most headphones.
Sennheiser headphones on this site (HD 58X Jubilee, HD 6XX, HD 8xx) don’t use leather, most of their products are resin/polymer, metal, and velour.
Help me learn: is silk OK by vegans?
jujubu
19
Dec 12, 2019
There's a great review on Head-Fi comparing these.
I just picked up the AKG K712 Pro today, and am comparing them to the K7XX. The K712 Pro has a bit more detail, but it's not immediately noticeable. You have to really pay attention. I find the bass goes deeper on the K7XX, and the mids are more recessed on the K712 Pro. This may change as they break in, though.
For the price difference, I would just get the K7XX. It's basically the K702 65th Anniversary Edition, and is close enough to the K712 Pro that I'm not sure it justifies the price difference unless you can find the K712 Pro on sale for almost half off (like it is right now).
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