Expect and Discover Perfection. 
by Tim from SG, June 2008
Music Background:  Serious Hobbyist

That is what you first see when you open up the packaging of the AKG K701 Premium Reference Class Headphones. And it's the real deal.

I've heard of an EXCEEDINGLY long burn-in time for these; however once I got them out and tried them out of the box, they already sounded so AMAZING for headphones! I can safely say I will thoroughly enjoy them even througout the 300 hour burn in period after which I will use it for more critical listening.

I had the tendency to compare these with my Studio Monitors; the highs aren't as crystal and bass aren't as well definied as my monitors, but you really can't pass judgement comparing 2 different things altogether. The K701s probably are much more accurate than my monitors. The bass response from these headphones is simply STUNNING. Refined and not over-bearing nor muddy. I didn't expect such excellent bass coming from headphones at all!

You can hear every nuance of sounds and music from these. They really don't make sounds 'clash' like some monitors do. You'll want to re-visit all your favourite music and hear what you were supposed to hear!

Last but not least, it looks as royal as it deserves to be. The self adjusting headband and soft earpads make these so comfortable you could wear them all day.

An absolutely luscious pair of Headphones that I couldn't be happier investing in.

  Awesome headphones 
by Nato from Colorado, March 2008
Music Background:  Recording student

These are amazing straight out of the box.

They are incredibly detailed. You will hear every single flaw on every recording. You will hear every inch of the noise floor.

The difference between these and other headphones is the difference between black and white tv and high def color tv.

They are an open design, but they are so clear that you don't need very high levels, and bleed is minimal.

  Perfect Accuracy 
by Ryan from Kansas City, KS USA, February 2008
Music Background:  Recording Engineer, Studio Manager, Musician

The clarity of these headphones is second to none. After the initial long 300 hour break-in time these cans sing. Crystal clear highs and smooth but not overbearing lows make these a pleasure to listen to. I can do a mix on location with these without having to bring my monitors, (Dynaudio AIR 25's) and trust that it's going to sound just as good when i get it back in my room. They really are the picture of accurate monitoring in headphones. You can't get much better

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