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I hated the A900x every time I demoed it. For around half that price, I'd take the HD558, every time.
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It sounds flat, lifeless, boring. Like it has no real character.
If you're gonna spend that much, get the Mad Dogs instead. A much, MUCH better closed headphone.
If you're gonna spend that much, get the Mad Dogs instead. A much, MUCH better closed headphone.
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If anyone from the EU wants to build an X1 headset you can pair the X1 with the Reloop RHM-10 easily since the connector fits.
That sounds nothing like the ATH-A900X I read about... You mist be confusing them for a different model... They have similar names.
Mad Dogs require some hefty amping and I know these are the best of the best, but the'd run my twice as much to get here...
Really I think you must be talking about different headphones - http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-A900X-Audiophile-Closed-Back-Headphones/dp/B006V386UG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382187710&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath-a900x
The reviews seem nothing like what you said...
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Umm, no. It's the only closed Audio Technica with a clear A900x label, demos at Best Buy. Been to various different Best Buys, and all of the A900x demos bored me to tears. I greatly prefer the Momentum that is basically next to the A900x. It's so inferior to the Momentum, I'd be pissed if I was AT and my headphones were next to the Momentum. At least the A900x was SLIIIIGHTLY less of a disappointment than the K550. Everything I read on those being dry, metallic and uninspired was true.
Even took the E17+E12 to the store to these them out.
Even took the E17+E12 to the store to these them out.
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Nice find, but hefty impedance on those Feg (2.2 Ohm: at least they quote it!). Have emailed Beyer about these: http://europe.beyerdynamic.com/shop/hah/accessories/custom-headset-gear.html. Can't imagine they're any better impedance wise, but seeing as the stock cable on the X1 is 1.8 Ohm you never know. Also both cost a lot, but at least both are ideal if you're lucky to use headphones with detachable cables
EDIT: got a reply from Beyer:
The guys from our R&D department told me today that the impedance of the cable must be much below 1 Ohm. If you have further questions don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Joscha Kretschmann, B.A.
Product and Marketing Manager Headphones
Also check out these - pretty decent reviews: http://v-moda.com/boompro-microphone/
Hmm, I find that kinda strange... They are being compared to the DT990 a lot while being slightly different and inferior.
Anyway, I don't think my big ears can fit the Momentums and I don't want on-ears so...
I hope I'll find them better than you did, after all we all hear differently...
But your opinion seems to pretty much contradict everything I read lol... Beats me,
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Pleather pads > I had a pair of Audio Technicas and I have to weigh in on this: if you've got stubble, and don't shave twice a day then you might as well give your cat your headphones to play with. Pleather gets ripped to sh** in no time (unless you're female or under 15). Had the A500's way back and within 2 months the pads were shredded badly at the bottom. Seriously avoid. And please note that I am not an ape.
Also too: avoid the A500's because they're anaemic, lifeless and dull (these are the closed backs - still costly). Might as well have tossed them to my cat on unboxing and saved me the effort.
Also too: avoid the A500's because they're anaemic, lifeless and dull (these are the closed backs - still costly). Might as well have tossed them to my cat on unboxing and saved me the effort.
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After some research I find that AKG Q701 is too expensive for me (I am from Czech Republic and price here is 400$, and with earpads and amp it will be too much expensive). So I am thinking about Sony MDR MA900, these looks pretty nice and according to reviews they are good (and also price is nice). But do I still need a headphone amp with MA900 (which advised me Evshrug and PurpleAngel, FiiO E09k), or my Xonar DX is enough to MA900?
And I got advice to look on the AKG K612 pro. Could someone tell me something about K612, if they are also good for gaming, cause I didnt find some information and experiences with gaming. I read some review here on head-fi, comparision between K612 and K702, but still want to know your opinion guys, which one you think is better.
Thank you for all replies and advices.
And I got advice to look on the AKG K612 pro. Could someone tell me something about K612, if they are also good for gaming, cause I didnt find some information and experiences with gaming. I read some review here on head-fi, comparision between K612 and K702, but still want to know your opinion guys, which one you think is better.
Thank you for all replies and advices.
Unfortunately, I can't comment on any of the headphones you mentioned :/
Just wanted to say hi to my fellow bohemian
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Unfortunately, I can't comment on any of the headphones you mentioned :/
Just wanted to say hi to my fellow bohemian
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The MA900 will probably sound fine off the DX.
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Try asking on these threads about the AKG K612 Pro
http://www.head-fi.org/t/216596/akg-k601-k612-pro-owners-unite
http://www.head-fi.org/t/685483/akg-k702-the-classic-vs-k612-pro-the-upstart-review-and-comparison
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My sound card is the one that comes from maximus vi impact, Do I still need to buy a mix amp to have a better sound quality?Headphone choices are AKG K701 or AKG K702 or Senheiser HD598. I would be using this for games,music, and movies.
on the side note I still haven't bought that yet, still researching if the on board sound card is good.
on the side note I still haven't bought that yet, still researching if the on board sound card is good.
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