Topic: AKG 460, mod 460, 480, comparison

[Kindguy]

In a few weeks I hope to test the mod 460's vs the 480's.

I'll also switch up & test the actives with the 1x cards.

I just need to borrow a set of 61 caps & 148 from someone. if anyone is willing please let me know.

mod461>148>ad500
481> 148>ad500
mod460's>active>1x >148>ad500

edit: I also have a mod SBM-1 but would need to borrow another one to put in place of the ad500's if that comp sounds better. But the less I have to borrow the better IMO.

[thegreatgumbino]

Just finished an at home comparision of the stock 460's, JW Mod 460's, and the 480's.  Let us know what you think.

BT is available in the Kickdown section:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=52183.msg679735#msg679735

[thegreatgumbino]

Just finished an at home comparision of the stock 460's, JW Mod 460's, and the 480's.  Let us know what you think.

BT is available in the Kickdown section:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=52183.msg679735#msg679735

Not many people grabbing this.  Figured there would be more interest.  Anyone that has downloaded this care to share their thoughts?

[dgodwin]

I grabbed it (thanks! +t)  and to be honest I was surprised how similar the mics sounded.  I figured that there would've been a night and day difference between them.  I'll reserve rest of my judgement until I listen more closely. 

[Charlies]

Just finished an at home comparision of the stock 460's, JW Mod 460's, and the 480's.  Let us know what you think.

BT is available in the Kickdown section:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=52183.msg679735#msg679735

Not many people grabbing this.  Figured there would be more interest.  Anyone that has downloaded this care to share their thoughts?

Anyway I could talk you in to a snail mail B&P or maybe a vine? A vine might get more people interested. Thanks for the comp.

[F.O.Bean]

Just finished an at home comparision of the stock 460's, JW Mod 460's, and the 480's.  Let us know what you think.

BT is available in the Kickdown section:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=52183.msg679735#msg679735

Not many people grabbing this.  Figured there would be more interest.  Anyone that has downloaded this care to share their thoughts?

Anyway I could talk you in to a snail mail B&P or maybe a vine? A vine might get more people interested. Thanks for the comp.

thats why I havent listened as well, i'd get down on a vine or even an ftp d/l thanks.

[thegreatgumbino]

Didn't want to post my reply twice, so I'll redirect you to here:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=44721.195

[sygdwm]

finally got a chance to d/l this from home. will report back soon.

[Aaron734]

Just finished an at home comparision of the stock 460's, JW Mod 460's, and the 480's.  Let us know what you think.

BT is available in the Kickdown section:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=52183.msg679735#msg679735

Not many people grabbing this.  Figured there would be more interest.  Anyone that has downloaded this care to share their thoughts?

Anyway I could talk you in to a snail mail B&P or maybe a vine? A vine might get more people interested. Thanks for the comp.

and

Just finished an at home comparision of the stock 460's, JW Mod 460's, and the 480's.  Let us know what you think.

BT is available in the Kickdown section:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=52183.msg679735#msg679735

Not many people grabbing this.  Figured there would be more interest.  Anyone that has downloaded this care to share their thoughts?

Anyway I could talk you in to a snail mail B&P or maybe a vine? A vine might get more people interested. Thanks for the comp.

thats why I havent listened as well, i'd get down on a vine or even an ftp d/l thanks.

ill shoot you guys copies of this comp via snail mail if you want. just pm me your addresses and ill take care of it right away. its worth a listen for sure. i checked out some of it on headphones today, im going to run it through my main playback this thursday. matt +t in 12 for putting this all together!

[Charlies]

Thanks Aaron, I think the Gumbino is going to take care of me...would be happy to send it on to Bean when I'm done. Will report back.

[ford prefect]

Just finished an at home comparision of the stock 460's, JW Mod 460's, and the 480's.  Let us know what you think.

BT is available in the Kickdown section:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=52183.msg679735#msg679735

For gear comparisons, it'd be great to get the files onto archive.org - maybe in the Open Source Audio section.

http://www.archive.org/audio/collection.php?collection=opensource_audio

[ford prefect]

Matt gave me permission to post these to the archive for a more permanent home.  (thanks!)

http://www.archive.org/details/akg_480-460-JW460_comparison

If anyone else has something like this they want to post over there, feel free to do so.  I can send you instructions if needed, it's very similar to uploading to the Live Music section. 

[Brian Skalinder]

If anyone else has something like this they want to post over there, feel free to do so.  I can send you instructions if needed, it's very similar to uploading to the Live Music section.

So, basically just upload to Open Source Audio?

I have at least a handful of comps I'd like to u/l.  Duh, not sure why I never thought of this before.  Only catch for me:  at least one of the comps is a studio track played back over my home stereo.  I imagine there're legal issues with upping that one.  But the others...cool!

[ford prefect]

So, basically just upload to Open Source Audio?

Yup.

Only catch for me:  at least one of the comps is a studio track played back over my home stereo.  I imagine there're legal issues with upping that one.  But the others...cool!

Yes, it's probably better if the files are just a small (~ 1 minute) sample size rather than a full copyrighted song.  In regards to Matt's AKG comp, the band is no longer together so I'm guessing that would be a little closer to ok than say posting a Bob Dylan track.

For future consideration, I imagine that samples of classical would be a good choice when doing comparisons for rights and sonic reasons. 

If we get a bunch of them in there I'll try to create a collection for them so you can hit a homepage with a URL like this and browse/find all of them easily (not active yet)

http://www.archive.org/details/GearComparisons

[thegreatgumbino]

And the cd with the track I used is out of print as well.