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post #16 of 23
7/4/08 at 3:26am
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I'm now trying to make a decision between the AD900 and the Custom3. Has no one heard the custom3s?
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post #17 of 23
7/4/08 at 3:28am
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Originally Posted by Goit View Post
I don't really understand this, if it makes vocals sound wonderful and trebles sparkle, and it's euphonic, then why isn't it good for classical music?

Do you think the AD900 is worth the extra price over the AD700?

Thanks.
In answer to question #1: Because the mids are colored and quite forward. They have what people describe as a "fun" sound but they are not accurate or neutral, qualities which people who listen to a lot of classical tend to find important. They also don't have a very big soundstage, which most would say is preferable to have for classical.

I just listened to some classical and the AD900 wipes the floor with the ES7. I think the sound signature of the AD900 is a perfect match for classical but not very suited to other styles of music. Edit: Listening to Krzysztof Penderecki's A Polish Requiem now and the AD900 has excellent separation, even on the very busy choral parts the sound remains perfectly placed and accurate.

Regarding question #2: I haven't heard the AD700 but If I have to base my opinion on the difference between the A700 and A900 I'd say there must be a quite audible difference.
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post #18 of 23
7/4/08 at 3:35am
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Originally Posted by Agnostic View Post

I just listened to some classical and the AD900 wipes the floor with the ES7. I think the sound signature of the AD900 is a perfect match for classical but not very suited to other styles of music.
Are the music from Baroque/Early music, or are they more like Richard Strauss and even minimalistic like Phillip Glass?
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post #19 of 23
7/4/08 at 3:50am
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Originally Posted by Goit View Post
Are the music from Baroque/Early music, or are they more like Richard Strauss and even minimalistic like Phillip Glass?
What I was listening to:
Ketil Bjornstad & David Darling - Epigraphs (quite minimalist)
Penderecki's Polish Requiem (choral)
and some Mendelssohn (cello sonata)
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post #20 of 23
7/4/08 at 10:32am
I've had the AD900s for over a year now for classical. They are the opposite of what I would call warm. The other terms you mentioned are spot on though.

I can say that the AD900s really shine when playing Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Vivaldi's Four Seasons (i.e. string instruments). Female vocals also stand out with the AD900 and are incredibly natural IMO.

Make sure you have a clean source though. The AD900 is very sensitive and will reveal any noise in the recording and equipment.
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post #21 of 23
7/5/08 at 1:14am
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Does the AD700 have some problem with detail? And recessed mids?
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post #22 of 23
7/5/08 at 2:07am
I'd say the mids are slightly recessed, but not too bad. Detail's fine IMO.

BTW, I see you have two threads open about the same thing. I think you should abandon one and stop posting in it since it's not really necessary to have 2.
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post #23 of 23
7/5/08 at 2:15am
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Originally Posted by fraseyboy View Post
I'd say the mids are slightly recessed, but not too bad. Detail's fine IMO.

BTW, I see you have two threads open about the same thing. I think you should abandon one and stop posting in it since it's not really necessary to have 2.
I know, I'll abandon this one.
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