I hope I will get my hand on the new A2000Z to compare it with my a2000x next month,
From the first look, i guess they change the pads on the a2000z, the pad on my a2000x already worn out after a year.
To be honest, i hope they won't change the a2000z the same way they did with the w1000z;to me the w1000z is kinda a big disappoinment.
From what we already have, I guess it will have the "/" shaped XD. DADS structure was already out sine 2003 with the w5000 so most likely will lack the punch, and the quantity in bass. The pepemendur driver with the metal cup will have the good old sparkly treble of the old a2000x,w5000.
The thing I wonder about is their mid-range will they have old "traditional" ATH midrange( to keanex i freaking love the ad2000) or the new "dry and neutral" of the w1000z,r70x... or may be it will just be the same "thin and bright" midrange of w5000 and a2000x.
Just my $0.02 but i will most likely buy it unless it's a big disappoinment like the w1000z