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configured by master up themselves the initiative comes three years after the critically acclaimed K 702 65th anniversary edition and despite borrowing the same 45 millimeter dynamic drivers these 62 ohm headphones have been fine-tuned to target a wider frequency response and soundstage than their unspoken predecessor at the alluring price point of just $200 an all-black aesthetic keeps the cans stylish yet subtle for those who prefer simplicity and while the over ear design is definitely on the bulky side it's as light as a feather thanks to be thin and flexible yet sturdy plastic frame I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say these headphones are too big to travel with comfortably but the sound leakage that comes from an open back design means you're better off keeping these for home use anyway as to be courteous to others in public remember folks sharing is caring unless it's body odor needles or you're on the go music the Bungie headband is made of leather and automatically adjusts to your head size and this works alongside the 360 degree ear cuff swivel to create a truly customized fit for that lopsided melon of yours as you can see here it fits mine rather well I'll admit the clamping force of the headband could be a bit tighter especially given the extreme softness and comfort of the velour covered memory foam earpads the wide inner diameter also lets my ears fit perfectly inside without being rubbed up against making these headphones even more comfortable for prolonged use dare I say than my prized biodynamic dt8 aime pros I'm gonna call right now guys larger cup sizes are just better for everyone included is a detachable ten-foot eighth inch cable which exits the left ear cup via a three pin connector and locks securely into place to prevent accidental unplugging you also get a threaded gold-plated quarter inch adapter as well now up until this point I've had yet to review a pair of headphones that rival the heavenly sound of my dt 880 pros since buying them three years ago but today I'm absolutely beside myself when I say that the k7 xx delivers tremendous quality that matches and even surpasses in some cases the sound of my tried-and-true daily drivers while the soundstage isn't nearly as open or areas.the 880's there's plenty of imaging and spaciousness to keep the sound from feeling enclosed or boxed in a heavy emphasis on low frequencies creates an immense base presence that's tight and articulate without stealing the show which makes genres like pop rock EDM dubstep and classic rock an absolute joy to listen to country still sounds horrible as usual mids and vocals also sound crystal clear with a high level of detail that had me hooked on Celine Dion for longer than I'm willing to admit the k7 xx's also perform wonderfully for gaming I just recommend picking up something akin to a mod mic if you plan on voice chatting one word of caution for potential buyers is that the drivers are extremely power hungry and while the advertised 62 ohm impedance doesn't seem too demanding please feel closer to my 250 ohm 880's and I found that playback at max volume could stand to be a bit louder with some more oops that brings us right along to the DAC port slim from C entrance I couldn't help but be a little skeptical at first by the looks of this pocket-sized amp tach combo but Olema Jebus it seriously took my listening experience to a whole new level when plugging in some high impedance headphones like the k7 xx's and even my dt8 ATS the unit connects to your laptop or PC with the included micro USB cable and features an eighth inch headphone jack volume wheel and recessed gain switch there is a universal driver I had to download but within a minute or two I was enjoying louder clearer and more detailed sound that I've since testing the thousand-dollar Tesla tyonne's at CES back in January now as you might imagine the k7 xx's had already left me impressed on their own but after connecting the Dec port to it I derailed entirely from my review process and went on an hour-long spotify binge eating up all the ear candy I could find needless to say bases were melted those of you who like your headphones extra loud will also appreciate the mere absence of any noticeable noise or distortion at max volume just be prepared to get some serious goosebumps when going to eleven if you don't already have a sound card or an external amp tak this unit is definitely worth the hundred bucks you'll pay for it if you plan on pairing it with a strong set of headphones and feeding it good audio as we round out this review let me just close by saying it's not too often that I receive a product from a vendor review it and then immediately add it to my personal tech inventory but somehow today mass drop AKG NC entrants have managed to make two products which I've decided to start using on a daily basis for the foreseeable future because they're just that good at the moment they are both sold out on mass drop I don't want to end on a downer though so if you'd like to receive a notification for when they return in November presumably you can use the links I've put in the description below and click the request button so you can snag them on the next drop