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Re: Over ear headphones
« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2010, 04:42:55 PM »
After 30 years with my original 600 ohm AKG K240 (still the same pair), I wanted some closed headphones as a complement, not as a replacement.

I bought an AKG K271 and wasn't happy at all. Main problem being the noise generated by the sidepieces of my glasses squeaking on the faux leather of the capsules and the constant feeling of listening to an empty sea shell. So, I ordered an AT M50 and haven't looked back since.

Even the trusted K240 hasn't seen much use, lately. But I'm not quite sure if this might be because the M50 is one of those products which exaggerate in a way that anything more neutral can only sound naff by comparison.

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Re: Over ear headphones
« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2010, 05:13:26 PM »
I don't think I have ever know this many people to agree on one product on this board. Furthermore, it may be a record for people saying their AKG gear is in some form or fashion less superior to something else.
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Re: Over ear headphones
« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2010, 10:59:10 PM »
Quote from: rastasean on May 05, 2010, 05:13:26 PM
I don't think I have ever know this many people to agree on one product on this board. Furthermore, it may be a record for people saying their AKG gear is in some form or fashion less superior to something else.

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AKG may make great mics, but their headphones are nothing to write home about IMHO.
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Re: Over ear headphones
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2010, 08:03:18 AM »
Quote from: page on May 05, 2010, 10:59:10 PM
AKG may make great mics, but their headphones are nothing to write home about IMHO.

I've been quite happy with my K240 for 30 years which is more than can be said of any other equipment I've ever owned. They also deserve the highest praise for the fact that I can still get all spare parts for it.

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Re: Over ear headphones
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2010, 08:12:07 AM »
Quote from: page on May 05, 2010, 10:59:10 PM
AKG may make great mics, but their headphones are nothing to write home about IMHO.

Heh...I feel exactly the opposite:  I like their headphones a lot, but think their mics are nothing special.  After reading through the thread and poking around a bit online, I'm intrigued by the AT-M50s, now.
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Re: Over ear headphones
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2010, 10:17:15 PM »
Quote from: Brian Skalinder on May 09, 2010, 08:12:07 AM
Heh...I feel exactly the opposite:  I like their headphones a lot, but think their mics are nothing special.  After reading through the thread and poking around a bit online, I'm intrigued by the AT-M50s, now.

best price I have seen is at b&h, $107 with free shipping. The only downside to b&h is that you have to return within 15 days.
That may be enough time, it may not be but that's a great price.
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Re: Over ear headphones
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2010, 10:46:00 PM »
Anyone done a direct comparison of the AT-M50s and the Sennheiser HD280?
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Re: Over ear headphones
« Reply #22 on: August 02, 2010, 04:21:28 PM »
AD700's are like 90 bucks now.
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