Interesting, thanks AzraelDarkangel   Is APureSound still operating? Their page's update doesn't go past 2012. I originally wanted them to recable my phones.

Definitely wanting to sell my headphones. They were awesome but I haven't used them since the cable's defect (probably at the Y connector) oh so many years ago. The pleather is starting to chip.   I'm thinking 400$USD.   Edit: Finally pulled the trigger...

I'm wondering about this too.   NCIX has a special on the ADG1 (150$ off), so I might hit the trigger

Wonder how good they are...

My SA5K are semi-dead (damn solder!)   I gotta get them re-wired but so damn lazy... the AD2000 I bought aren't helping the "gotta-fix-them" situation

Me too! I somehow want an L3000-like headphone (since I missed the great era of R10/Qualia010/L3k), but my credit card will have a heart attack!

:( I hope ATH will release a limited-edition with real leather at one point.   Aren't they supposed to release new phones this year?

wait, what?? the W1000X has pleather?!?!

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Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately they don't accept CC, and I don't trust bank transfers Quote:

I'd buy them but am affraid of their reseller rating... Quote:  

Used from the FS thread. Overall I think it's the most cost-effective way to acquire phones, especially those that I can't really test.

Bought a pair of AD2000s, but still on the lookout for a decent deal on these.

I'm open to acquire a pair, assuming the price is attractive.

OOhh, where are you get them from? What did you like about them? Quote:

Couldn't get my hands on a 010 because Sony didn't sell them online :( Wish Sony would be managed by passionate engineers again. They are now but a shell of their former self.   Wish I found out about Head-Fi a bit sooner. Joined around right off the climax of the R10/Q010/ATH-L3000 era...

:( Damn didn't realize this thing wasn't mini-plug.

Indeed, it cracks and moans, the pad is very plastic (not even close to pleather) and imo the clamping is a tad too tight (i get headaches after a while).   I haven't used mine for a while, but it does lay around so that some family members plug it into the iPad when they need to be discrete...

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Yeah my SA5k needs recabling, getting the right earpad death.   Still, I miss the interesting design, which the Z1000 lacks imo.   Quote:

I used to have the A900 (little brother broke them :( :( ). I never the felt that the bass was especially lacking. However wearing them for extended periods may get uncomfortable, as the heat will build up. You'll also need to replace the cheap pleather pads on a regular basis. However the...

http://www.hllyaudio.com   They're selling the ATH-AD2000 for a very low price and apparently free shipping (Canada). I've been eyeing that pair of headphone for a while (I like ATH big cans and my recent use of the Sony's SA-5k pushes me towards open phones).   However they're from Hong...

Damn, this makes me regret not getting the Qualia 010 even more.

Love the looks. Not something to wear outside, but jamming at home in front of the pc while gaming, those definitely look sweet.

Quote: How did you buy internationally? Their page doesn't show international shipping