AKG K1000 worth getting?

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Alberto.......I have to wonder about the common negative (-) lead on a headphone jack. This would require the two mono amps to have their negative (-) output terminals tied together at the headphone female connector, along with the hot (+) positive outputs from each amplifier. Is this how you connected your K1000 to the MC501's? I would have to inquire from the manufacturer before I strapped the negative (-) terminals together from a pair of triode amps without protection circuits in the output stage like the MC501's use.

The AKG K1000s don't have a common negative (or ground) just think of them as 2 small speakers - each with a + and - on the cable. You have 4 connectors just like you do with 2 pairs of speakers. Trust me on this, the K1000s are meant to be driven from speaker amps - they don't even come with a regular headphone plug.

Alberto

[Dj_AmTraX]

What is the light bass and heavy bass version means? Why should I be aware of when buying used? This may be my first used headphones. Thank you for your help.

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by Dj_AmTraX

What is the light bass and heavy bass version means? Why should I be aware of when buying used? This may be my first used headphones. Thank you for your help.

I am not familiar with this light/heavy bass version. I thought they were all the same. The biggest impact on the bass comes from adjusting the angle of the earspeakers - when close to the ears (like most headphones) the bass is pretty good - if your amp has the power to drive the headphones.

Personally, I would not sweat this light/heavy bass detail - it's the first I've heard about it (not that it couldn't be something real.)

Alberto

[jdandy]

Mike.......This is a review of the AKG K1000 that you may enjoy reading. There is no mention of two models. AKG K1000 Headphones Review By Alvin Gold

[Dj_AmTraX]

Thanks for all your help guys. It's hard for me to buy a used headphones at that much money without diving deep into making sure I don't get ripped off.

[RoadDawgWest]

I use a pair of K1000's with my MC2102. I have no issues with getting excellent bass from them. You have to find the correct position from the ear. This is done by swinging the ear speakers too and away from the ear. Once you find the position you can use the slide lock to keep them in place so they are there the next time you put them on. If I have not listened for sometime I do notice the pads on the temples after a couple of albums. After a few nights of listening to them in a row I no longer notice the pads.

I like the K1000's so much I would like to get a second pair. I wish AKG would reissue, or come out with a new generation.

[Dj_AmTraX]

After some serious thoughts on these, I decided not to get a pair at this time. I am not comfortable with spending top dollars on a product that is no longer avaliable and may be hard to repair if needed. I have the HD800 & and few other top headphones so I'm okay for now. I hope AKG will bring back the K1000 or make something as good in the future.

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by Dj_AmTraX

After some serious thoughts on these, I decided not to get a pair at this time. I am not comfortable with spending top dollars on a product that is no longer avaliable and may be hard to repair if needed. I have the HD800 & and few other top headphones so I'm okay for now. I hope AKG will bring back the K1000 or make something as good in the future.

An understandable decision, but I would not hold my breath for K1000 mkII.

Alberto