My pair of Audio-Technica ATH-CK100PRO just arrived but I seem to be having some kind of static issue. I'll try to describe the static issue and if anyone has any idea at all of how I can get rid of it, it would be great.   The static is constant even if no music is on. If the volume is turned...

http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/atj/show_model.php?modelId=2649   Note: By Google Translate   W series of proficiency that enjoy the sense of unity, such as wearing the sound.  Tone, warm with a bang by Wood housing of natural teak.   Wood housing * 1 carved solid natural teak is the...

Using ATH-W5000 regularly now, and looking for in ear. Thinking to pick one of ATH-IM Series   Please recommend which one in this series has the same sound characteristic as W1000, W5000   Thanks for any input

I am looking for a full size headphone AMP/DAC for my DT990s.  I currently have a FiiO E17 but am looking for a full-size amp I can keep at my desk.  My budget is around $500.  I've read some nice things about the O2 + ODAC combo but have never heard it or know if it would be a good match.  I...

Sorry for the noob question... I've tried searches, but sifting through the myriad of articles and threads has proved fruitless thus far. Most of the articles and threads refer to the AK10 as a DAC/amp, but there is no mention of it being an amp on the product page at the A&K website.    So...

The Fiio E12 has a gain setting of either 0 or 16... Nothing in between, one or the other.   My Audio Technica ATH-W1000X phones have an impedance of 42 ohms.   Should I have the gain switch on my E12 set to 0 or 16?

By way of a quick introduction, I'm going to post some graphs in this thread which look like headphone response plots. With a bit of luck people will be inspired to contribute their interpretations of the graphs and their opinions on whether the graphs have any value, based on what they've heard...

well I'm going to buy a high end pair of cans after I graduate here in a few months. I know nothing about any of these and have seen conflicting reviews. This is my price range about 600$. Do your worst head-fi make my future wallet weep*also if I had not bought my HD25-i's I could have the...

I haven't seen a full-featured A/B shootout between the DT880 Premium 600 and the 250 Pro when both are well-amped and sourced. Seems most of the questions regarding the difference between the two has to do with exactly this scenario. Enjoy!   The rig basics: Macbook Air Peachtree Audio DAC...

I have a Yamamoto HA-02 on order. It will go into my primary headphone rig in which I am using 600s as my can. I have never fully understood impedance (mis)matching and would appreciate some additional guidance from forum members. Specifically, with this amp, how would the 300 ohm 600s function...

Hi,   So I've been the happy owner of a pair the Audio Technica's mentioned above for some time now. A HUGE thank you to everyone on the boards that helped guide me to that decision. I have absolutely loved the headphones since purchase.   That said, I think it's time for me to get...

Hey guys,   I did some more research after posting in the recommendations thread a while back. Thought creating this thread would make it easier to follow.  I'm having a hard time finding a pair for my needs and don't really know what kind of 'sound signature' I enjoy. Want something fun...

Shorter version: I'm looking for a headphone that does not leak much at all, is bass-light but defined, nice mids, and not sibilant, running in the $200-$400 gambit. I'm not looking for the AKG K271MKII because I have one, or the DT770 because it has too much bass for me. I am looking at the...

Hi everyone,   I've read through several topics related to "the clash" of these three headphones: Beyerdynamic T1, Denon AH-D7000, Sennheiser HD 800 but still not sure about...   Can anyone advise me which to choose for listening to a quite wide musical range from modern rock music to...

I know this topic has been discussed before here at head-fi but I am looking for some current recommendations for replacement ear pads for my ATH-A900 headphones.  These headphones are about 6 years old and the cheap pleather ear pads are finally falling apart - well, the pleather is tearing and...

I am looking at full sized cans for under 350 to go along with my shures. I am looking for a airy sound that has a lot of detail. I am looking at the akg 701's since I hear that grados are very subjective in their sound so idk if I want to go in that direction. Finally I am only lookig at open...

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There's a buying itch that needs to be scratched but first I'd like to hear from anyone with direct experience of the ATH-W1000X against the W1000 and W5000. If I get a apair of W1000X am I going to have a noticable difference from my other 2 AT woodies. From what I have read there is a...

Hi all, Ive recently sold my ESW9 because they didnt isolate well and were abit uncomfortable due to their size. The sound however was amazing and I really like everything about the sound signature.   Now looking for full sized cans that can deliver same or better sound. Was looking at ATH...

i would like to find a pair of headphones that will pump out some good bass without sacrificing sound quality, i have a pair of ath-w1000s (paired with a sugden headmaster and sugden cdmaster), which, sound absolutely fantastic, the headphones just lack that extra thump when playing songs with...

I have been going through my music collection looking for songs that sound especially amazing on my ath-w1000s, one song that needs to be heard on them is "push it out" by the beta band, the intro just sounds absolutely tremendous!   Can anyone else suggest a song that sounds as good as...

Well after lurking for a while i make as well make a thread.   I'm a drummer, and a damn loud one. Im tired of having to blast my ATH W1000's on max to hear myself playing, and i need a pair of headphones with some heavy noise isolation, not canceling. I want to be able to slightly hear my...

The story goes like this.   I have the following rig:   Amp: Leben CS-300 (with Sylvania tubes) CD player: Esoteric UX-1 DAC: Yamamoto YDA-01 Loudspeakers: Zu Druid Subwoofer: Zu Method Cables: Zu Varial, Zu Method and spanish made power cords.   Music preferences:  ...

I have 3 headphones, the Sennheiser HD650, the Sennheiser HD 590 and the Audio Technica ATH-W1000. I am using a Yamamoto HA-02 headphone amplifier. None of my headphones can come close to even the cheapest JMR speakers when it comes to musicality, organic sound and timbre. Does anyone know...

The stock AD900 pads really irritate my skin and makes it itchy so I need something else to replace it because I can't wear these headphones for more than 5 minutes, but I love them! I searched around and found that Audio Cubes has some solutions like the ATH-W5000 replacement pads, but it's way...