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Looking for alternatives to the Audio Technica ATH-A700

post #1 of 2
11/27/11 at 12:31pm
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The ATH-A700 and the ATH-A500 before the 700's have served me well over the last 7 years.  They offered me pretty good sound quality and were rather comfortable.  The only downside I can see in them is the build quality.  The ear pads wear down rather quickly, wires become twisted inside and break and the plastic can hangers have cracked with use.  I mainly use them for rock and metalcore music, tv, movies and the occasional game.  I have a Xonar DX sound card but would consider getting a cheap amp if needed. 

My logical choice would be the new ATH-A900X which seems to have a better build quality, thicker can hangers and better quality ear pads.  Cost is not really an issue but I would like to keep it as cheap as possible. 

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post #2 of 2
11/27/11 at 2:25pm

Heya,

 

Hifiman HE-300

 

Very best,

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