Headphones: AKG vs Technics

[Ree Fresh]

Ive narrowed it down to these two... reason being there durable, sound good, highly recomended, and you can change the cord incase it goes before the actual phones.

$230 AKG K 181
http://www.akg-acoustics.com/site/pr...nguage,EN.html
perks - 2 year warenty, guy at tom lee recomends
disadvantage - cord isnt coiled <<< I really fn hate this


$215 Technics RP-DH1200
http://www.panasonic-europe.com/tech...odid=RP-DH1200
perks - feels more heavy duty, coild cord
disadvantge - 90 day warenty


Has anyone had experince with either of these?

[b0ld]

AKG... They are nice loud and clear. I believe Kevin Shiu use's the AKG k 181.

I find that the AKG's are also built alot more solid, and the sense of quality is essentially there.

[mekim]

i love those akg's.

[taylork]

i read on judge jules q and a he reccomends sonyt 1000s ort the cheaper version of seinhaussers hp 25s? he said he personally uses the hp 25s because he could hear the monitor better. u should email judge jules because he answers every email he recieve ( and quickly too!)

[FireWire]

I'm lovin' the AKG's myself... even though my model is one lower than the one you posted - they still kick ass.

[Goodfellow]

AKG

who cares about the cord, when the other headphones die for some weird reason in 6 mths you'll feel like an idiot.

[oddmud]

really, coiled cords are a fucking nusance anyways

[Mr Ektion]

I think the coil is important. though it does get bundled up. but i prefer it. Either are good, but i wouldn't stress about technic's 90 day waranty. their stuff lasts. I'd go AKG though. They both have single cord, good SPL, and a swivel joint for good ergonomics. But the technics don't look quite as cool and AKG DOES have a better waranty.

I HATE TOM LEE FOR THEIR WARRANTY COVERAGE. I had my dream mixer. Pioneer 707. They had it for 5 months and I ended up swapping for a pmc 05 because they couldn't get my 707 back. I was SO UPSET about how long i got the run around for. So that could be a reason to not buy from Tom Lee for their 2 year warranty. BOO URNS TO TL.

[cubed]

^the 2 year waranty is factory direct on the AKG's it has nothing to do with tom lee.

[MatSM]

Am I the only one still using Sony?

I have both MDR-V700 and MDR-7505, which are my favorite because they pack as much punch as the 700s but they are as light as the 500s (same enclosure/frame). They have never let me down so far. *knocking on wood*

[manousos]

After the swivel on my 700's cracked I got a pair of 7506's and absolutely love them.

I now actually wish I got the 7509's, and for the money you're willing to spend Rhia I'd say that they're worth looking into.

The 1200's are excellent, but I find them extreeeemely heavy, heavier than the 700's - they are not the most comfortable set to have on your head for extended periods.

Go light

edit: I think the 7505's have the 40mm driver, the 7509's carry the 50mm driver, same as the 700 but much better quality sound

[Ree Fresh]

I got the AKGs... I didnt realize how new they were (why I havent seen them around much) AKGs are apparently the #1 headphone used for studio work and the 181s are the first pair they have specialy designed for DJs to play out with (perfect for the DJ AND producer) As for the un-coiled cord... you can order a coiled cord designed for AKGs (I asume for not too much) And apparently the swivel is designed in a way thats stronger than most (even though it looks weeker) Oh and how can you go wrong with the 2 year warenty from the factory??? Last but not least... it was Akeel approved.

Im excited, and thank you everyone for your input. And Manous, the AKG 181 are VERY light :)

PS: For those on a budget... AKG makes a great pair for under $100 (says guy at tom lee)

[JGirl]

lol! "Akeel approved" woot!


7506s are great so far. Im not a fan of the brain squeeze from those shiny pioneers or technics or even the 700s. Our 700s are so old. I don't how many times Manousos has crazy glued the swivels with zap straps. lol!

The coil is good for flailing DJs. ~wink~