How does K550 compare to K240 - in terms of sound quality, sound-staging and bass?
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You can see the frequency comparisons here--&gt; http://graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=0&graphID[]=2611&graphID[]=3571&scale=30
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The pros are noticeably tighter and have better bass and some argue the mids aren't as good as the M50s. M50s are better for long periods such as studio time but pros are better for shorter, due to the rather tight headband on the pros. I'd recommend the pros
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Well, you asked the right person, since I own and use both. While I love Klipsch generally, and regard it as overall the top value brand, (5.1 home theater, etc.) I was really blown away by the performance of the A2+. The only handicap I have in answering you is I've used the A2 with a sub controlled by an inexpensive but wonderful preamp (the gemini pa-7000) since day one. But this is revealing-- I had to reduce the crossover to only 80 cycles -- that's real speaker territory. So, I'd call the addition of a sub a nice add-on but far from necessary. If anything, I find these little guys a bit bassy if anything. Naturally, a lot depends on your environment. Mine's a kitchen -- very flattering acoustically. Bottom line is the A2+ is more the 'real deal' since you have the option juice it up, making it a 'system,' later. There's no hint of being 'just a computer speaker.' Overall, while I like my 2.1's fine, I love my A2s.
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Several Head-Fi'ers have asked AKG representatives about the reported differences in sound response. There is officially currently none whatsoever. According to the representatives, the only difference is in badging and any differences seen in graphed results and heard in listening sessions are merely because of positioning during testing and manufacturing variation. Due to the rather large, angled earpads, the Q/K70X's sound response can experience variations of 10 decibels or more in some areas from extremely slight changes in positioning. In fact, a cited common problem among users is that many of them extend the headphones very far down and forward on their cheeks, which results in a boring, undynamic sound. Now, having said all this, this is not to say there is not a difference between the vintage, first generation crop of K701 when it first came out and the newer Q701 and K701/2 that are currently in production. As a matter of fact, many users have reported that the grit in the older K701 is there no more in the newer models.
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I tried both and took the M50 home with me. Half the price and a much more accurate sound profile. I don't really listen to rap but I do lot of everything else, more comfortable than the AKG K701 I owned previously too.
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I have the KEFs and the ML Electromotion ESLs. Both are very good but I think the KEF is probably the better speaker overall. That said, if you have the right room either will be good. I seriously considered sending the KEFs back right up until the last second. Since keeping them I've worked more on placement and coupling to the stands and that's squeezed extra performance from the KEFs which makes me glad I have them. The logan's will be happiest if the room is larger and you can get them well away from the walls, I'm able to give them about 5 feet behind them and I don't feel like that's quite enough. I had an older pair of Aerius i in a larger room where I was able to give them 7-8 feet and the presentation always blew me away. With my smaller room now I haven't been able to extract the same magic from the newer ESLs even though I feel the new ESLs are tonally well beyond the quality of the older Aerius. The KEFs will make use of all the space you can give them too, but their different approach doesn't require it as much and with their limited bass extension they'll be happier in a smaller room.
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I personally like the AKG K712 using the bass boost on the kunlun. Keep in mind that if you have it hooked up to your computer with the PC in setting there is a slight humming noise which is annoying.
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Not sure about the specs but u can find it online overall I liked the 700x better but i bough the akg k702 anniversary one
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Depends on what you want. I like my pro500mk2 but i believe they have better lows. If you want highs go with the m50's if you want bass go with the pro500mk2's
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That significantly had an effect on the sound quality. The X-230 sounds a lot better in comparison. I get a more surround sound feel with the X-230, but I can't say the same about the X-240's. Easily X-230 > X-240.
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I cannot make a comparison, but The HK sound is superb with plenty of bass. With volume cranked up there is no noticeable distortion, again, plenty of bass but sound is well balanced (so bass is not exaggerated, which you may want...).
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for surrounds, the 40 would be more than decent, i feel for surround use, the 60s would be a tad overkill, of course, i have a medium sized living room so i don't have to fill a large space. i use the 40s just as mains and they are more than capable of filling my space with luscious sound.
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Hi, Though I have not seen or heard the klipsch, I can tell u a little about the Onkyo. I bought one a month ago. Unlike the HD 1000, this came with a receiver which had more inputs than u need. This is THX certified, has auto calibration, Zone 2 and much more. I researched for a year and a half b4 I made the purchase trough Amazon. There is newer model out with networking and USB support. Good luck
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I use the AKG's to monitor my music when recording virtual pipe organs. ("leo037chris" on YouTube) The sound is clear and the really low bass is there (even pretty impressive below 32 KHz). The lows are not muddy or boomy at all. I can boost the low end without distortion. The sound is very accurate. The HD600's also have plenty of low response. I think they are not quite as good to monitor my recordings since there is a more distant feel to the music, I think due to the somewhat less mid-range volume(?) and a sort of fuller mid-bass feeling. Really, both phones sound excellent, but I prefer the AKG's for recording, and the HD600's for just general listening to music. I use the AKG's to monitor my music when recording virtual pipe organs. ("leo037chris" on YouTube) The sound is clear and the really low bass is there (even pretty impressive below 32 KHz). The lows are not muddy or boomy at all. I can boost the low end without distortion. The sound is very accurate. The HD600's also have plenty of low response. I think they are not quite as good to monitor my recordings since there is a more distant feel to the music, I think due to the somewhat less mid-range volume(?) and a sort of fuller mid-bass feeling. Really, both phones sound... » Read More I use the AKG's to monitor my music when recording virtual pipe organs. ("leo037chris" on YouTube) The sound is clear and the really low bass is there (even pretty impressive below 32 KHz). The lows are not muddy or boomy at all. I can boost the low end without distortion. The sound is very accurate. The HD600's also have plenty of low response. I think they are not quite as good to monitor my recordings since there is a more distant feel to the music, I think due to the somewhat less mid-range volume(?) and a sort of fuller mid-bass feeling. Really, both phones sound excellent, but I prefer the AKG's for recording, and the HD600's for just general listening to music. « Show Less
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I have both M-L CLS-2Z's and Prodigy's. The voicing on the KEF's and the Prodigy's is very similar given the different technologies involved. The Prodigy's have a more absolute flat response and degree of resolution. The KEF's have better imaging, which is just a matter of physics, and they have a bit of upper end euphonic fluff that makes them seem more present. I love both and I love when someone comes into the listening room and asks which speakers are playing!
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The GR07s are far superior in every regard. The sound signature is more U-shaped, with more bass and treble. Mids are about the same, treble is more sparkly. Sound stage is larger. Clarity is much better all across the board.
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The SR 325is model is an awesome pair of cans. It doesn't sound much better than SR 225i, but its construction quality alone is enough to justify the difference in price. I really like the warm midrange and the great bass in the 325 model. For blues it would be perfect, but any genre of music will sound great on these if you provide a good amp, a decent DAC and CD file quality (encoded at 1400 kbps) as the bare minimum. The 24-bit files will sound the best, though.