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Post by timjthomas on Feb 23, 2016 11:15:36 GMT
I travel a bit with my job (typically staying a night or two at each location). Any suggestions on a good "travel" headphone?
Size doesn't much matter, I'd prefer open or semi-open (I can only listen to closed headphones for a short time with my tinnitus). Solid construction is also key.
I'd like to keep the cost under $100, if possible, but can pay more if needed.
Typically I pack my K701s with me, but they are bit brighter than I like and I'd like to get a "dedicated" travel pair of headphones.
I will drive it from my iPod classic or perhaps a Kameleon-2 (if I can find a way to purchase one built).
Thanks,
Tim
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Post by Rabbit on Feb 23, 2016 11:32:03 GMT
The Sennheiser px100 or the Koss Portapro comes immediately to mind. Reasons being that they sound ok, but also are built solidy, pack away easily and aren't too exensive should they get pinched!
They would run without an amp although I feel that an amp makes them louder with ease.
I tend to use iem's while wandring around and in hotels or wheever I stay, a Momentum or Sony V6. Both are closed and fold up though, but that is useful when the wife or kid wants the tv on.
I'll have a think about open because I'm not really sure what I'd take. I also take full sized headphones with me and an amp you see for hotel rooms.
The Senn hd598 or the hd558 are good open headphones. Not really portable but easier to drive and you can fit a shorter cable to them.
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Post by juke on Feb 23, 2016 11:34:09 GMT
I have a Kameleon 1, with the 701 filter and it transforms them. I can't remember what Frans explained at the time but it brings lovely bass to the sound which means I don't notice any of the brightness which spoiled them before.
I'm a big fan of Kameleon and have 4 to save changing filters.
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Post by Rabbit on Feb 23, 2016 11:49:25 GMT
I'm a big fan of Kameleon and have 4 to save changing filters. That's my biggest problem!!
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Post by timjthomas on Feb 23, 2016 12:05:58 GMT
Does the Kameleon improve the K701 considerably? If so, that might be the best option... keep the K701 and pick up a Kameleon with the appropriate filter.
Does anyone make the Kameleon's for purchase? If so, how much does it run?
Thanks,
Tim
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Post by Rabbit on Feb 23, 2016 12:30:17 GMT
The effect of the Kameleon on the hd650 is profound. I never heard an AKG filter. Hadn't realised there was one yet.
With these filters, Frans seems to be able to extend the depth of the bass without raising mid bass. Something that I think most AKGs could do with. Probably would make them a much more comfortable listen.
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Post by juke on Feb 23, 2016 13:21:52 GMT
Here's what Frans wrote in the Kameleon 1 manual: The AKG K701 is a very difficult headphone to correct. The most common complaint is lack of sub-bass and the peak around 2.5kHz. The filter below removes the 2.5kHz peak and somewhat lowers the elevated treble. The increased sub-bass and lower region will make the K701 sound fuller. N0TE the extra line under the list. When those parts are used the elevated treble is above 5kHz is reduced as well. When these parts aren't used the K701 retains it's 'elevated details'. Use SMD sized (1206 or 0805) components under the PCB. Mount R3 on the bottom side of the filter PCB and solder these 2 parts (in series) on the top side between the pins of R3
I'm happy to confirm that it does all that!
As always, everyone's hearing and perception is different.
Syd
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Post by timjthomas on Feb 23, 2016 13:30:52 GMT
Thanks Syd. This sounds perfect. I just need to figure how to get a Kameleon-2.
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