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AKG Q701 - These headphones just won't die (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 1 month ago by Kit to c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
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I replaced the pads on my AKG Q701 headphones today for the 4th time. It made me realize that I've used these headphones for at least 40 hours a week for 14 years straight. I've had to repair the left side speaker solder joint a few times, but they're designed to be easily torn down and repaired. Truly BIFL headphones.

I've heard that the newer AKG K702 headphones are identical but I can't vouch for that. They go for around $250.

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[-] astagahdragonz@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

ATH-AD700 from 2009.

Still using it when playing FPS games. Still with original pads since using generic pads will change the sound. Can't find pads replacement with original shape. Never have problem with cable and driver.

[-] cristian64@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago

How do you do it? Wired headphones never last too long for me. The cable starts breaking after a while. What's the trick?

[-] richardwonka@mas.to 4 points 1 month ago

@cristian64
Possibly the quality of the cables *_and how you treat them_*.

[-] zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 month ago

I've never had a cable from a quality pair of headphones break.

[-] astagahdragonz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

No special treatment. It's good quality cable I guess. Cable lable ArtLink Titan Japan

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