Posts by Ridleyguy

Thanks for the information MuppetFace.  Also, looking forward to your impressions of the W3000ANV!  

As amps from Japan like the AT-HA5000, Leben, etc. are all 100 volt amps, are North American owners using step-down transformers/converters with their amps?

Sorry, I didn't mean to be so abrupt.  I have posted on this previously in the W1000X appreciation thread.

I can't answer that, as I don't have anything to compare my setup with until the HA5000 comes in, and I haven't heard the W1000X on any other equipment.   

I would be happy to share my impressions of them with you.  Of course I can also use the Isabellina's amp. too for comparison purposes.  

I have ordered both the ATH-W3000ANV and the AT-HA5000ANV (plus a 100W step down converter).  I have the ATH-W1000X already, so I am hoping for good synergy with the HA5000 for those too.     I will be using my RWA...

I agree with Zombie_X's comments. The HD 600s also have more forward mids. Based on your Grados comment, you should like the HD 600 better than the HD 650 - by a considerable margin.

You should be able to buy the HD 650 for around $325 new, if you decide to go that route.  Satellite_6 may have a good point.  It boils down to personal preference, but the HD650, while more laid back, definitely has more...

I would disagree with the 'very' limited comment.  

If you are patient, you should be able to pick up the HD 600 new for $300 or less.   I was looking for a more neutral headphone than my HD 650s for classical music, and I bought the HD 600s a few weeks ago and am really...