Has anybody tried the AKG k712? They apparently came out around the same time as the B&W P7. I only ran across them today on the amazon.com site. Apparently, they are not unlike the q701, in that they are open back. So you won't make friends if listening in a public place. Comparison between these and the 701 was generally favorable, with people prefering the k712 headband and material the ear cups are padded with. There is a substancial price difference, $350 versus $179 if memory serves. That's on the U.S. Amazon site. I'd love to try these, since I have and really like the Q701 already. One commenter said he thought the q701 sound stage was exagerated. I didsgree, but beauty is in the ear of the beholder.
Mary
