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AKG Q701 - These headphones just won't die (slrpnk.net)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net

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I replaced the pads on my AKG Q701 headphones today for the 4th time. It made me realize that I've used these headphones for at least 40 hours a week for 14 years straight. I've had to repair the left side speaker solder joint a few times, but they're designed to be easily torn down and repaired. Truly BIFL headphones.

I've heard that the newer AKG K702 headphones are identical but I can't vouch for that. They go for around $250.

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[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I have the Chinese clone version of these, Superlux HD681-AIR. They're only $25-30 but have flat mids, deep (but not overwhelming) bass that extends below 20Hz, and slightly siblant highs that can be fixed in EQ—but what really sells them for me is the perfect soundstage and imaging. You get amazing 3D audio from two drivers with no fancy software gimmicks required. In games you can pinpoint sounds with millimeter precision. And naturally this (along with the excellent bass response) makes them ideal for music and movies as well. It's A near perfect headphone for the gaming/entertainment PC.

No joke, I've bought and returned $500 planar magnetic headphones that didn't sound as good as these. That said, I'd recommend getting a good pair of velour earpads because the ones in the box are flimsy and cause ear pain. But for the price it is impossible to do better.

https://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements/brand-superlux/hd681-air/

https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/superlux/hd-681 (this review is for the older, non AIR model but the two headphones are identical, other than a resistor added to the drivers in the AIR version to help address the siblance issue.)

[–] InFerNo@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have Beyerdynamic DT990 Pros because they're so repairable. Changed the pads a few times and recently, after over a decade, I modded it to have a removable cable as the old cable's connector started to misbehave.

I used to use steelseries headsets but they kept breaking in similar ways and just wanted some decent quality, repairable headphones.

Can definitely recommend. Sound is amazing.

[–] UnderFreyja@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

When I was playing Counter-Strike a lot, I got into Steel Series because a lot of the players used it and EVERYTHING broke sooo fast... Like I would play around 30 hours a week so that was... a lot but still. My Steelseries mice would last me a couple of months, my headsets half a year. I would RMA them and the RMA would break super fast too... Only good thing about them nowadays are the XL Mouse Mats...

Nowadays, in terms of gaming stuff, I'm back to a mix of Corsair & Logitech.

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