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| Tweet Topic Started: 11 Nov 2006, 02:35 AM (1,937 Views) | |
| zonalblitz | 11 Nov 2006, 02:35 AM Post #1 |
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Here are some teaser photographs of AKG k701 & G&W TW-J1. *Note : SGAudio reserved the copyright. Do not reuse or reproduce the photographs without permission. Thanks! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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If impressing/being impressed is how it gets you around, forget it. It is not gonna happen. The world of audiophile and fine living is not an Olympics. Team "> Two Thousand Dollars Only" per Portable Audio Rig
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| TopGun | 11 Nov 2006, 11:38 PM Post #2 |
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This amp synergises very well with all the AKG K501/601/701 models as according to ahdui.. a very good buy considering the offer of $701.. minus off the K701 which is around $6xx, you're basically paying less than SGD$50-70 for a humoungus amplifier. Dont forget this bloody long amplifier comes with a RCA loop out as well, so if you want to use this in conjunction with your other amp for maybe another pair of headphones, that is also possible. What can I say? It's a very very good value amp. And nice pics, zonalblitz! The iPodish white colour still puts me off and I am ashamed to admit that I dont like white stuff..
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| genocide | 11 Nov 2006, 11:56 PM Post #3 |
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the amp body looks awesome indeed
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| ayeosq | 11 Nov 2006, 11:59 PM Post #4 |
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is it as good as the beyond to drive the 701???? think i got to try this dude out... |
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Whole life nonsense... Whole life Brutal Death Metal... Whole life anime... Whole Life HARDO GAY!!! Whole life no plan... Whole life spot US... | |
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| Ryner | 12 Nov 2006, 12:48 AM Post #5 |
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Nice Photos bro! Looking good aren't we. Ayeo: You should give it a try it's pretty decent. |
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People call me things like nuts, crazy and insane, I just tell them I am very serious when it comes to my hobbies. What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve. The most important thing in this hobby, sit down with a nice drink and enjoy the music. =] | |
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| ayeosq | 12 Nov 2006, 12:51 AM Post #6 |
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hmmm... i will next friday... exams coming monday thursday friday... sian... ARGH.... |
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Whole life nonsense... Whole life Brutal Death Metal... Whole life anime... Whole Life HARDO GAY!!! Whole life no plan... Whole life spot US... | |
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| pegasus21 | 12 Nov 2006, 01:51 AM Post #7 |
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Too bad I'm not earning my keep otherwise I might jump on this one. Nice photos of nice phones and equally stylish amp. |
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| ayeosq | 12 Nov 2006, 01:53 AM Post #8 |
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how much will it be for the amp alone??? |
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Whole life nonsense... Whole life Brutal Death Metal... Whole life anime... Whole Life HARDO GAY!!! Whole life no plan... Whole life spot US... | |
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| pegasus21 | 12 Nov 2006, 02:07 AM Post #9 |
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http://www.ornec.com/product/GB/100119/ This one seems to be the lower end of it... there's a US side that lists it for 155 USD. It seems to be a China made amp. |
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| cruise | 12 Nov 2006, 07:05 AM Post #10 |
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nice amp.. its jus e price.. i jus hope its not too late for me to get those when i have e cash.. |
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Portable Rig: 8G Ipod Nano + Hornet M + custom IC + UM2 "Life is not the amount of breaths you take. It's the moments that take your breath away" | |
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| pegasus21 | 12 Nov 2006, 02:30 PM Post #11 |
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Well you can always opt to pay the full price. I read on head-fi about some people having problems with unmatched transistors. Not sure if it still persists. |
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| sukasuka | 12 Nov 2006, 09:32 PM Post #12 |
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wait for december. christmas shopping.
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| yunalesca | 17 Nov 2006, 12:25 PM Post #13 |
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how come everyone's talking about the amp instead of the k701? o.O The thing's a beauty... =) Tried that out sometime ago.. Totally blew me away when the classical music starts playing, and fyi, I'm not very into classical pieces. =X Got this disillusion that I am actually in the concert hall, listening to the live pieces being played... wow..
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| aaron-xp | 17 Nov 2006, 01:53 PM Post #14 |
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Definitely, the K701 is a real interesting headphone. |
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| cruise | 17 Nov 2006, 02:13 PM Post #15 |
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yeah, i had my experience on K701 and i must sae its definitely good for vocals, jazz and easy listening.. jus e genre im listening to..
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Portable Rig: 8G Ipod Nano + Hornet M + custom IC + UM2 "Life is not the amount of breaths you take. It's the moments that take your breath away" | |
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| cmk | 18 Nov 2006, 08:52 AM Post #16 |
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So how the combo sound? Any review? |
![]() [size=3]New king of the hill = Diva + ATHW100/Beyer DT990![/size] Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. | |
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| sukasuka | 18 Nov 2006, 09:17 AM Post #17 |
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ok see u there later. let's both walk out with one. =x |
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| Klose | 18 Nov 2006, 06:04 PM Post #18 |
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Someone is a happier but poorer man today Remember to bank transfer funds to me tonight.
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| sukasuka | 18 Nov 2006, 11:33 PM Post #19 |
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I have just returned from Jaben with a K701 and a B&W Amp in my bag. Initially, at 3pm. Nothing too impressive. I was unable to detect any characteristics of the K701. The sound seems to be even throughout. I was looking for a good set of headphone and was checking the K701 out with the DT880 & DT990 but this somehow caught my attention. OK. Out came the wallet. Walking... Walking... I'm sweating under the hot sun. Beads of sweat comes streaming down onto the sides. Damn, I thought. Looks like my ears are going to burn. But surprisingly, it's still cool at the sides. The ears are a little damp but nothing as uncomfortable as the AD700. 4 hours later... I'm still wearing and listening to it. Music seems to be flowing non stop. I don't feel any headaches or fatigue from listening to it for long periods of time. The K701 is comfy and doesn't apply intense pressure to my head. K701 + LDM+ + 30GB iPod Video + Belkin Battery Pack. The sound is clear but I somehow feel that the bass is missing. Perhaps it's due to the LDM+ and the stock interconnect. It's a huge load to be walking around with such an expensive piece with almost my life savings in a pouch around my waist. Durability? Definitely. However, it seems to live up to my expectation of a durable set. Dropped it on the floor, accidentally knocked myself into the wall (don't ask how) and banged it on the sides of the MRT train. Dang, although it looks very ipod-ish, the upside is that it doesn't get scratched as easily as my blasted 30GB video. Isolation? Perhaps. Tried it in 3 noisy scenarios. Firstly, my friend's birthday party. Next, the bus ride. Lastly, the train ride. Although it cups the ears, don't expect it to do miracles. I'm still able to hear the background noises but they sound muffled. Yes, on an average volume, I am still able to make out my music, just with a very low SNR. But once my friends shut up, the bus stops or the train arrives at the station, audio bliss for that short period of time. Belkin RCA to Mini Cable? Yea, to the B&W Amp. The cheapest I've found. They were really expensive at Adelphi. Good quality yes, however, I wasn't there anymore when I suddenly remembered I required one set. Reaching home, I set up the G&W amp with the Belkin cable and connected it to my discman. Plugging the K701 in, I now realise what I was missing while being mobile. Ooh, the bass, the kick. Clear voices and accurate tones. Well, well, well... Money well spent. |
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| norseman | 18 Nov 2006, 11:43 PM Post #20 |
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I want one of those as well... |
| Axim x51v | re-recabled K81DJ | UM1 | Super.fi 3 Studio | KSC75 | MylarOne | Mylar3 | Pk3 | |
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| Klose | 18 Nov 2006, 11:54 PM Post #21 |
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OMG. You dropped it.
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| sukasuka | 18 Nov 2006, 11:58 PM Post #22 |
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OMG? It's more like OMFG. Uncle Wilson will tell you that that means, Oh My Fatherly Goodness! Yes, I dropped it. So? It's natural for the clumsy me. It's not the first one to suffer such fate too. My iPod, my PowerBook, my EOS 350D... The list goes on and on... They were made to withstand such knocks! Anyway, I tested the K701 with the modified X-Can and the Diva. Gosh, the sounds are very critical in the X-Con and lush with the Diva. I'm currently happy with my Tsinghua amplifer though. It really sounds nice with Break Me Shake Me by Savage Garden! |
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| Klose | 19 Nov 2006, 12:03 AM Post #23 |
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You have a colourful inventory of words (Converted back to civilian already. No need for cursing anymore)We need our corrinne may cds :lol: Actually you should play Chisako Takashima's CD on your new cans.
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| sukasuka | 19 Nov 2006, 12:09 AM Post #24 |
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Urgh, I might faint. I'm actually listening to it with my catalogue of Enya CDs. I now just popped a Lisa Ono disc in. Looks like I'm not going to take it off in the near future. Corrine May would really be a good idea to pop into my player. I'll be waiting. Further observations(audio-wise), I feel that it gives a very wide soundstage. With the band playing, I'm able to pinpoint and imagine which position or direction the instrument was coming from. Even the clapping sounds very realistic. Urgh, I'm melting. Going to sleep with them on now. Ciao. Tmw going model shoot, need sleep. Won't be bringing my cans though. |
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| zonalblitz | 19 Nov 2006, 01:04 AM Post #25 |
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Congrats Ballack for your purchase! Haha! I walked into Jaben today just after you left. You finally made a decision after numerous times of tries and sleepness nights. Haha! Have fun there! |
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If impressing/being impressed is how it gets you around, forget it. It is not gonna happen. The world of audiophile and fine living is not an Olympics. Team "> Two Thousand Dollars Only" per Portable Audio Rig
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| sukasuka | 19 Nov 2006, 08:06 AM Post #26 |
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Instead of doing the upgrade-itis thingy, might as well get one good one and stick to it. Looks like this baby is going to stay in my house for a very long time. |
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| sukasuka | 19 Nov 2006, 07:58 PM Post #27 |
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This is the Belkin mini-RCA cable. It cost only $23. Looks kind of stylish.![]() Out of the box. ![]() Cable management with the Cable Yoyo. It cost around $4.90.
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| sukasuka | 19 Nov 2006, 08:01 PM Post #28 |
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G&W Amplifier![]() AKG K701 ![]() It's marvellous to listen to with The Carpenters CD. Very pleasant sounds and Karen's voice is very soothing. |
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| Klose | 19 Nov 2006, 08:03 PM Post #29 |
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Lemme guess the camera setup. Canon 20D + 24-70L + 430EX :lol: Btw, I bought 3 new CDs today
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| sukasuka | 19 Nov 2006, 08:39 PM Post #30 |
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Almost correct! Canon EOS 20D + 24-70F2.8L without the Speedlite 430EX! It's all shot at ISO 800, F2.8 or F4.0 |
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