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post #1 of 31
10/19/07 at 6:27pm
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Not sure if anyone has ever mentioned it, buty since I didn't see any thread about this headphone been listed, so.. here
ATH-DWL5000
this is one of the Japanese site reviewing the DWL5000

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...04/autech3.htm


its wireless feature surprised and worries me. I mean, yes, it is convenient to have a wireless headphone, but from the past products, wireless headphone usually does not perform that well. (from the thread.. seems like the DWL5000
will be power by two AA batteries.

so, what does everyone thinks about this headphone?
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post #2 of 31
10/19/07 at 6:32pm
How do they get all these hot girls to love (or at least pretend to love) really expensive headphones in Japan (??):

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post #3 of 31
10/19/07 at 7:17pm
According to the review (I can read Japanese) these sound on par with the ATH-AD1000 despite being completely wireless. According to Audio Technica, the priority throughout development was solely on delivering the best sound quality.

The full set with the headphones and wireless transmitter thingy looks to be about $1000 US though (it said about 120,000 yen retail), which is quite a bit more than what AD1000s cost, but still, looks like it's shaping up to be the ultimate in wireless head-fi.
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post #4 of 31
10/19/07 at 7:33pm
Does the wireless base work like a Squeezebox? It sure has a lot of inputs and outputs.

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post #5 of 31
10/19/07 at 7:34pm
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post #6 of 31
10/19/07 at 7:47pm
I'm not really sure, I don't understand all that techy-talk. Here are some bites that I could understand:

-It works with AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS.
-Transmits a 24-bit digital signal.
-The inputs are for fiber optic digital, analog, 5.1 analog.
-You can buy a set of the headphones alone for roughly $350-$400 US, which can then be used wirelessly off the same transmitter (for people who want multiple cans for simultaneous use). When using multiple sets, the transmitter outputs a 16-bit digital signal instead of usual 24-bit.
-The cans with batteries loaded weighs 375g.
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post #7 of 31
10/19/07 at 8:25pm
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How do they get all these hot girls to love (or at least pretend to love) really expensive headphones in Japan (??):
Uhm, that would be the age old motivator, in this case Yen.

But yeah, she's a cutie for sure!
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post #8 of 31
10/19/07 at 8:52pm
Beyer has a similar system based on the DT-880.
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post #9 of 31
10/19/07 at 11:46pm
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How do they get all these hot girls to love (or at least pretend to love) really expensive headphones in Japan (??):
Do these include the headphone stand shown in the picture?
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post #10 of 31
10/20/07 at 12:02am
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Do these include the headphone stand shown in the picture?
No, but I can arrange an import of some for you.
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post #11 of 31
10/20/07 at 12:03am
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No, but I can arrange an import of some for you.
Ok, I will telephone you later about this, Stas. I am very interested in this business offer.
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post #12 of 31
10/20/07 at 12:05am
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Ok, I will telephone you later about this, Stas. I am very interested in this business offer.
Ok, as long as it is not tonight, I am very busy polishing a few of these stands.
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post #13 of 31
10/20/07 at 2:44am
anyone know where I can get those headphone stand (not the girl, but I will take what I can)
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post #14 of 31
10/20/07 at 4:41am
she's the limited edition. maybe you have to go there picking her up yourself.
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post #15 of 31
10/20/07 at 4:42am
The girl is HOT~!
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