The Audio Technica W3000ANV Thread
Dec 6, 2016 at 4:57 AM Post #1,411 of 1,529
i also feel conflicted about it, but when i look at those gorgeous echizen lacquered cups, any thought of selling it seems almost distasteful
 
Dec 6, 2016 at 6:01 AM Post #1,412 of 1,529
i also feel conflicted about it, but when i look at those gorgeous echizen lacquered cups, any thought of selling it seems almost distasteful



Same here. Couldn't agree more.



I prefer my W11JPN over the W3000, but damn, those yummy glossy woodcups and the overall W3000 look and feel just oozes pure class and elegance. Makes my W11jpn feel like a cheap inferior quality knockoff toy. :wink: :D


Can't bring myself to do it....
 
Dec 6, 2016 at 10:36 AM Post #1,413 of 1,529
Yup.  I recognize the technical greatness of the SR-009, but I personally prefer the more physical and gritty HD800 along with 90% of what the SR-009 does well..  I think I just prefer a different sound than the SR-009 because I'd also take a properly driven SR-007 mk1 over it as well.
 
Dec 6, 2016 at 12:45 PM Post #1,414 of 1,529
I would like to tell you one thing.
Since 3 years my listenings are shared between a TH900 and a W3000. The Fostex is a damn good cans for dynamic and engage sound. On the other way, when I feel tired, i prefer this gorgeous W3000 for their unique smoothness and relax sound.
If you want these two qualities in one can, i would very highly recommend to you to have a listen with the Kennerton Odin. This headphone is unique and absolutely gorgeous. A kind of synthesis of the two.
 
Dec 6, 2016 at 10:35 PM Post #1,415 of 1,529
Yup.  I recognize the technical greatness of the SR-009, but I personally prefer the more physical and gritty HD800 along with 90% of what the SR-009 does well..  I think I just prefer a different sound than the SR-009 because I'd also take a properly driven SR-007 mk1 over it as well.


likewise, although i'd take the utopia over both the hd800/s and sr-009
 
Dec 27, 2016 at 6:47 PM Post #1,416 of 1,529
I've pretty much used my W3000ANV daily since I bought them when they were released and the leather was starting to degrade and tear at the thin areas along the sides so I bought some replacement ones for when they do fall apart.  Haven't gotten tired of the sound yet, even if I have purchased other headphones since (Enigmas and TH-X00's).  Can't imagine ever letting go of my pair.  
 
Dec 28, 2016 at 7:30 PM Post #1,417 of 1,529
I just have to ask, has any one heard of or know of another Flagship in the works from ATH? Sony just launched a brand new Wood Back Flagship, an I've yet to see anything from ATH aside from the W1000Z, which is by no means a flag ship :/
 
that said, nice to see the W3000ANV is still getting some daily chatter 
 
Dec 29, 2016 at 4:27 AM Post #1,419 of 1,529
  I've pretty much used my W3000ANV daily since I bought them when they were released and the leather was starting to degrade and tear at the thin areas along the sides so I bought some replacement ones for when they do fall apart.  Haven't gotten tired of the sound yet, even if I have purchased other headphones since (Enigmas and TH-X00's).  Can't imagine ever letting go of my pair.  

 
I had the exact same thing with my pads (see my signature thread if you want to see what it looks like), and I babied them. I'm convinced this is a design flaw in those pads.
Luckily it doesn't affect them functionally, it's just the outer layer that peels off a bit.
 
Dec 30, 2016 at 10:07 AM Post #1,422 of 1,529
mdr-zr1 - it's a stunning design and delivers sonically by all reports. i'm keen to give it an audition - hopefully in the next couple of weeks.
 

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