The headphone heads up thread

[Skylark]

Why are they called 7XX not the model name? Impedance is 62 ohms so can they be driven by portable devices, cellphones etc?

[kamikazi]

Why are they called 7XX not the model name? Impedance is 62 ohms so can they be driven by portable devices, cellphones etc?

Because AKG decided to manufacture a model specifically for Massdrop. Seems to be closer to the AKG 712 as far as I understand it. The AKG 701 was a difficult can to drive, not sure about the 7XX, but I'm sure it should be okay out of a laptop, don't know about volume limited smartphones. Should be a terrific headphone to power with a $200 DAC/amp like the Geek out or iFi Audio iDSD nano or even the Dragonfly.

[kamikazi]

Here is some further info on Head-Fi..

http://www.head-fi.org/t/743280/new-release-the-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-an-exclusive-from-massdrop-and-akg#post_11066167

[funcrusha76]

In my experience even cans with low resistance like Grado SR80i benefit from proper amplification. You get better balanced sound, definitely fuller or more warm sounding. Straight out of a laptop it'll probably sound thin even if you can get loud sound levels.

[kamikazi]

Some new notable Massdrop specials:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/sennheiser-zy-cable <- ZY 8ft  cable replacement for HD580/600/650 Sennheisers coming in at $63 with shipping seems like a no brainer for a stock cable replacement.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/beyerdynamic-custom-one-pro <- Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro for $163 including shipping is a bargain compared to the R3000+ retail here.

[Perissos]

Cool stuff... interesting concept of buying. 

[Babbalas]

Headphone stands:

http://carbonite.co.za/f15/headphone-stands-85852/

Some guy in KZN building them, not the nice classy wood finish but its an alternative if you don't want to spend R1k+ for a headphone stand.

[CapeTownJay]

I just put my STAX SRS-2170 earspeaker and amp in the for sale section.

[kamikazi]

Woo Audio WA7 for $799 up on Massdrop.

[Drifter]

Woo Audio WA7 for $799 up on Massdrop.

That one is on my bucket list, just a pity money is on my bucket list as well.

[kamikazi]

Takstar Pro80 from Ali Express for $55 shipping included. This one is aimed at the Audio Technica ATH-M50 for those looking for a better bang for the buck.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-Top-level-Hifi-Takstar-Pro80-Closed-Dynamic-stereo-monitoring-headphone-DJ-monitor-headset-straight-cable/2036425604.html

[entropyagent]

This seems quite tempting?

http://www.game.co.za/headphone-04b1e6.html

R395   Valid until : 24 Mar 2015   Model No: HD202 II

[BWS]

Monster DNA, down from R2500 to R1000

http://www.takealot.com/monster-dna-headphones-on-ear-black-chrome-grey/PLID29399263

[slaikan]

Various models of Skullcandy Aviators, R899, cant vouch for the retailer though. My ears tell me they sound miles better than say Sennheiser HD-202 / HD-205 which you can easily listen to at your nearest Dion Wired. I don't mind listening to these over HD-595's.

http://luksbrands.co.za/skullcandy%20Aviator,%20skullcandy%20Aviator%20south%20Africa

Mine have served me well, no reliability problems as yet, listen to them in bed, then they get packed in my laptop bag for work listening and occasionally lent to work colleagues.

[BGD]

Haven't seen these posted yet. Superlux OEM. Massive bang for buck. Worth 4 times their price.

http://www.soundz.co.za/pSASR850C/Samson-Audio-SR850C-Pro-Studio-Reference-Headphones-Single.aspx