You'll get many different answers to that question, but personally I just couldn't get into the K701. I don't find it to be bad, just boring. I much prefer the vintage K340 and K240 Sextett.
In this corner...
Let's get ready to Rrrrummble!
Actually I don't think any comparison between the Sextett or K340 is very valid, as they're just too different to be rivals IMO.
Yeah from everything I've read the 225 is the best bang for the buck woodied, except for the HF-1 if you were lucky enough to get in on the $200.00 original price.
Bitches.
I made an OII stand before for Bahamaman. I'm assuming you'd want to hang them from the wires and not the headband? Whenever you're ready I'm sure we can come up with something special for them.
Jay's are YH-1 drivers, mine are YH-100 drivers. I prefer the YH-100 driver for it's added bass responce, however Jay compared the two heads up in NY, and I think he didn't hear much of a difference if I remember right.
I have L3000 pads on my Chocolate Donuts, and I love 'em. They're uber comfy, and place your ear right next to the driver (very important with Orthos).
Glad to hear they're coming around Mike.