Quote Originally Posted by doodoos View Post
I have the Q 701's along with Audeze which are more costly. The AKGs are very good for the money - nice and detailed without harshness but a little base light. I use them very occasionally now.
The Q701 goes perfectly well with a BMII, and not bass shy when mated together. Since you are in London why not pass by one day with some music and try it out on a MKII? You'll be pleasantly surprised how much (deep) bass the Q701 is actually able to produce with the right setup.