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My first set of "REAL" cans!! (56k beware!)

post #1 of 43
1/24/08 at 8:29pm
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Ok, while I know they aren't much, but it's my first "real" set of cans. I'm a n00b when it comes to this, but I can see, hear, and feel a clear difference in these from anything I've heard before. Unfortunately, I don't have any friends that are into anything that has to do with electronics, to leave it generalized.

Put it this way, I was using these after my bargain Everglide S-500's fell and broke in half. So, I picked up newegg's last pair of Audio Technica ATH-AD700 on Monday, and just got them today!

Wow I say.

I have also purchased one of these little fella's :
cMoy amp which should be here tomorrow I would imagine.

I apologize if this is too many pics, but I'm ecstatic! These might be some of the best macro pics I've taken...(photo n00b as well, FujiFilm S700 first decent camera).
Pics!!





















My ugly mug wearing my new toys...




Took this so you could see what I listened to first on them, FLAC of course!



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post #2 of 43
1/24/08 at 8:41pm
Awesome pictures!

Can the plastic thingy be used as a stand? It doesn't look like it, but that would be very cool.
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post #3 of 43
1/24/08 at 8:43pm
Nice pics, nice looking pair of hps. Keep us posted with listening impressions.

Next stop.... W5000 . Enjoy.
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post #4 of 43
1/24/08 at 8:50pm
Never heard the Audio Technica signature....but Its becoming more and more tempting.
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post #5 of 43
1/24/08 at 8:59pm
are those purple grilles?

those look p.i.m.p.
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post #6 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:01pm
Welcome to the forums if nobody has greeted you.
I think you will really like them I just got a set for christmas and they have a nice soundstage... a little lean in the bass but a very nice set of cans! Very Light and Comfortable.
Enjoy!!!
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post #7 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:02pm
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Here's some pics of the stand in action for you!!





I don't know what's up with the little funny thing in the center of the screen here, but there's nothing wrong with it visually...






And some connector candy, LOL



PIITB??? LMAO!! :P
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post #8 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:05pm
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Originally Posted by espire View Post
Awesome pictures!

Can the plastic thingy be used as a stand? It doesn't look like it, but that would be very cool.
Thank you!! Yes, see above, I posted pics for you!

I got it for $5!!

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Originally Posted by davidr2287 View Post
Never heard the Audio Technica signature....but Its becoming more and more tempting.
I bit, and am happy, though I'm watching some Grado's on eBay, because of the hype...but I'm happy right now..

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Originally Posted by ueyteuor View Post
are those purple grilles?

those look p.i.m.p.
Supposedly they are supposed to be blue, but they are purple. I dig 'em


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Originally Posted by jeepman View Post
Welcome to the forums if nobody has greeted you.
I think you will really like them I just got a set for christmas and they have a nice soundstage... a little lean in the bass but a very nice set of cans! Very Light and Comfortable.
Enjoy!!!
Thanks! I never did make a new member thread (I always forget when I join forums), but I do appreciate that!

I'm listening to Eric Clapton's "Pilgrim" album right now.

These have made me actually get my CD's out and listen to them! First time in about 4-5 years they've seen light!
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post #9 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:06pm
Lovely pictures!!
I grabbed AD1000s at bargain price since my friend was selling them and I got a home-town/friend discount and I LOVE mine!
Not as much as my K701s but audio-technica does some wonderful work with AD, A, and W series headphones

Btw, where did u pick up urs? ebay? audiocubes? directly from japan?
Just enjoy ur headphones and remember to burn them in for about 100 hours for better experience

Next up? W2002s and L3000s hehe
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post #10 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:09pm
Nice to see more and more people buying ATs.

How's the sound leakage on them?
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post #11 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:11pm
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Originally Posted by Rednamalas1 View Post
Lovely pictures!!
I grabbed AD1000s at bargain price since my friend was selling them and I got a home-town/friend discount and I LOVE mine!
Not as much as my K701s but audio-technica does some wonderful work with AD, A, and W series headphones

Btw, where did u pick up urs? ebay? audiocubes? directly from japan?
Just enjoy ur headphones and remember to burn them in for about 100 hours for better experience

Next up? W2002s and L3000s hehe
I think I picked up the last pair from newegg on Monday. I bought mine, then I went back to link someone to them, and they were gone less than an hour later..LOL


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Originally Posted by Cid View Post
Nice to see more and more people buying ATs.

How's the sound leakage on them?
I'll have to search to learn that term and what you mean....brb
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post #12 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:16pm
after trying my AD1000s... there should be massive sound leakage - so everyone can hear around you Oh well.
I just hope you're not using them for portable use
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post #13 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:24pm
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So sound leakage is what others can hear...Roger that..

I'll ask the woman later, as she'll be across the room on the couch watching TV...if she goes to the bedroom then I know she can hear them! LOL
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post #14 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:27pm
any other plans for next headphone purchase?
that's the first thing I think about after getting a pair
Since one headphone is hard to cover all genres of music (I listen to all genres except country and hip hop) I feel that I need to buy more to cover all genres
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post #15 of 43
1/24/08 at 9:28pm
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Forgot one pic...I like this one..





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Originally Posted by Rednamalas1 View Post
any other plans for next headphone purchase?
that's the first thing I think about after getting a pair
Since one headphone is hard to cover all genres of music (I listen to all genres except country and hip hop) I feel that I need to buy more to cover all genres
Yea, thinking about some Grados for some rock.

I can't believe the music I'm listening to again!! Bush's "Razorblade Suitcase." I need some other stuff now.. .38 Special, here I come, then some Metallica, then me singing karaoke and getting hammered at the bar later!
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