AKG k181dj or k171 mkII

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Ok so 1 day ago I bought the K181s, and I'm going to bring them back because the store sold me scratched up ones that really ticked me off. I noticed they also have the k171s in stock. The k171s have a smaller frequency response but nothing I can notice. They also have a higher ohms impedance. Now I'm stumbled. Should I just trade me 181s for different ones or should I take the 171s. What would be a better choice? I'm not too good with headphones so I hope you guys will be able to help me out. Just so you know I'm using these with my D2.

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[CWF]

Hey,

you're using them directly out of your D2, right?
I'd look out for a set of Denon D1001 'phones. These are way more natural sounding than the boomy K181 - if that is what you'd like to get, naturally.

Otherwise, if you were intentionally looking for some bassmachine like the K181 I'd say "get a new K181". It's AKGs top-notch pure DJ-headphone (which doesn't have to mean much, I suppose ), and it gives you more than enough bass (not only midbass but deep lows as well).

The K171 is somewhat different, basically it's studio-equipment used for monitoring. I personally don't like it's sound, it's somewhat muddy in the lower mids and lacks transparent highs.


edit:
Sorry, I posted too early.
What came to my mind this very moment is the lack of bass of the D2. So I'd at least try the Denon out, if you're intrestet - it might be a bit bassshy (uh, 3 "s" - somewhat funny ).