Audio-Technica ATH-PRO700MK2 & AMP

Hey, I was wondering how they sound compared to m50's? Are they comfortable as well? And whered you buy yours from?

Thanks

I'm using a pair of Allen & Heath's XD-53 which are rebadged ATH-PRO700, and they do sound quite nice through my PA2V2. The specs of the regular ATH-PRO700 to the MK2 version didn't change much, so I take it that they would respond nicely to a PA2V2, which is right on your budget. Check for reviews around and on Gary's site: http://www.electric-avenues.com/amplifiers.html

By the way, do the ATH-PRO700MK2 finally replaced the plastic headband for a metal one, or something more resistant? I didn't get the regular ATH-PRO700 because of that, got my XD-53 as they are better built, and with a metal headband to avoid cracking.

PRO700MK2 has slightly better specs, and seem to improve on the mids compared to the regular PRO700. Since they have very similar specs, they should respond on a similar way to amps.

LDM+ and PA2V2 are similarly priced indeed, and from what I can tell, LDM+ has a more neutral sound (some consider it too lean or weak) while PA2V2 has a slightly warmer sound. Both seem to drive the same headphones in a similar way, so it depends on what kind of sound signature you prefer. Though I never heard LDM+, but PA2V2 is a very good match to my XD-53 (PRO700), makes the sound feel more alive and more pleasant to the ear

Also, I think PA2V2's battery lasts longer, more than 100hours per charge, compared to LDM+ which lasts half as much.

From personal experience, ATH-PRO700 sounds ok without an amp, but the sound is just better when amped, so it probably works the same with PRO700MK2.

PA2V2 is a portable amp, you put a pair of rechargeable batteries inside, when it's plugged on AC it charges the batteries, and when fully charged, it lasts more than 100 hours. I don't have experience with many amps, but I do know that I have no regrets about buying PA2V2. I do recommend it, it's a fun amp, battery lasts forever, and the customer service is the best I have ever had.

Most CMoy amps are weaker than PA2V2. Usually people that don't want to spend much get a Fiio E5, or if they already want something with better sound, they get a PA2V2. It's up to you how much you want to spend.

Yeah, I thought the same about the E5

I think you'll enjoy PA2V2. After you get it, please post here your experiences with it. And it was my please to help a fellow head-fier