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Old 02-18-2009, 04:08 AM
Kiyoshi Kiyoshi is offline
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Default W5000 retests

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Originally Posted by mulveling View Post
Hah, the W5000 frequency response looks terrible. I bet your dummy head had the same fit problems with these cans that I did! I had to firmly press the cups against my head, squishing the pads in the process, to hear a sound signature approaching my "normal" favored HD650/L3000 type warmth.
I retested the response for the ATH W5000... still has that low end roll off. They have a horrible fit. I tried pretty hard to get a good, natural placement. The only way I can somewhat assist the low end is to tighten a velcro band around the cans (which doesn't truly simulate their normal fit on your head).

As I was playing with them I also noticed a horrible resonance in the metal frame; since the frame is coupled to the cans it is very noticeable... no bueno! Personally, I think the mechanical design of the frame and fit for these headphones is sh!#$y
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