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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[–] [S] 4 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Those are basically a closed-back version of mine, right? They look badass.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    Yours have that sweet leather strap and a different connection. I am not sure if the drivers are the same. Either way, I got these off of MassDrop before it was enshittified.

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  • [–] [S] 6 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Damn, those look sick! Are they over the ear or on-ear? Hard to drive? I might pick up a pair to use at the office since open-back isn't a great choice for that environment.

    Btw the leather band on my Q701 isn't stock. It's just scrap leather that I cut to shape when my old headband wore out. Got the scrap for free on a recycling group.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    These are over-the-ear monitors for studio recording. I use them in conjunction with standard desktop monitors and a few other things to mix audio. They're not hard to drive, but they do have a lot of headroom and clarity. I have also used them with my cell phone occasionally without issue.

    The band looks sweet. Good work.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Holy shit I completely forgot about massdrop. Man. What a throwback.

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