[remilio]

Ok,thanks!

Here's what I've got - (on the right)

Doesn't look like A2DC to me, the outer contact is different

 

[lithiumnk]

Does anyone use some custom cable for these headphones? Looks like these connectors are so unpopular that even big cable makers doesn’t provide an option on their sites...

I tried to order some a2dc connectors on aliexpress but the connectors I got don’t fit, looks like they sent me something else

I also contacted russian cable maker who said that adx5000 are not “normal” a2dc and he cound’t find fitting connectors.

Hi
Check out this post Post #598.
The a2dc connectors by Forza audio works fit perfectly. Just email matt about specific connectors/cable for any hps not given in their catalogue.
Noir HPC MK2 is definitely better than stock unbalanced/balanced cables.

 

[Punslayer]

Doesn't look like A2DC to me, the outer contact is different

Yours looks more like MMCX to me, but I don't have one handy for comparison, my A2DC cable is below. In any case, one of the cables or stores linked in the previous posts should be able to get you set up.

 

[remilio]

Thanks for all the answers, guys! Very useful information.

 

[remilio]

Wow! I'm quite shocked there's no new posts since mine here. This headphone is a beast, did so few notice that?



I got my Forza Noir MK2 cable and this is such an improvement in ergonomics versus the stock one! Pretty much perfect headphone for me now. Versatile, EXTREMELY technical and still very pleasant sounding! From all the headphones that I heard (and I auditioned something like a dozen of flagships at the shop listening session when I was in the market for a new headphone) only SR-009s and Susvaras were (marginally) better.

BTW, I don't see any "official" replacement pads for these on Audio-Technica site, aren't these available? I'm so satistied with the sound that I don't even want to alter it with some custom pads though I liked one or another Dekoni ones on pretty much every headphone I tried them with.

 

[borrego]

BTW, I don't see any "official" replacement pads for these on Audio-Technica site, aren't these available? I'm so satistied with the sound that I don't even want to alter it with some custom pads though I liked one or another Dekoni ones on pretty much every headphone I tried them with.

The model number of the earpad is HP-ADX5000, you can order from the audio-technica Japanese site: https://www.audio-technica.co.jp/support/parts/search/result/ATH-ADX5000

 

[remilio]

The model number of the earpad is HP-ADX5000, you can order from the audio-technica Japanese site: https://www.audio-technica.co.jp/support/parts/search/result/ATH-ADX5000

Sooo... Audio-Technica sells it on domestic market but not globally? OMG... Anyway, thanks for the information?

 

[borrego]

Sooo... Audio-Technica sells it on domestic market but not globally? OMG... Anyway, thanks for the information?

You can buy from Japan using agent like the zenmarket.jp .

 

[Sp12er3]

Its Audio Technica's flasghip, their past endeavours on similar price range are mostly woodies with varying result prob not many have such good impression with them to try again.
They also isnt as big on fan followers as Sennheiser and Sony does, while boutique brands are starting to encroach market share these days. Esp with their deep involvement in forums like Head fi and sending samples to a lot of people, when there's too many choice, Its just tough to stand out.

 

[remilio]

Its Audio Technica's flasghip, their past endeavours on similar price range are mostly woodies with varying result prob not many have such good impression with them to try again.
They also isnt as big on fan followers as Sennheiser and Sony does, while boutique brands are starting to encroach market share these days. Esp with their deep involvement in forums like Head fi and sending samples many to many people, there's too many choice, Its just tough to stand out.

Fair points,sir! I also mentioned in my review for Russian forum that Audio-Technica is known mostly for their closed-backs with "cool" and "fun" sound but lacking that last bit of technical ability. Also Japanese brands are very conservative in their marketing strategies, that's true too.

 

[pataburd]

The ATH-ADX5000 arrived today.
I am running these straight from my laptop [Tidal Masters], with a ZMF cable, the Synergistic Research H.O.T. and the DakiOm F-273 Audio Feedback Stabilizer.
In short, I am absolutely floored by the performance of these headphones. Exactly what I have been listening for--for years on end.
. . . and now, downstairs to the "reference rig". . .

 

[Dexon]

So, pataburd, how AT sounds with your 'reference rig'?

 

[pataburd]

Very good.
But truth be told, I prefer the AD900X out of my laptop, with the Meridian Explorer 2.

 

[Sp12er3]

Well id be surprised If you liked it back straight out of the laptop, seeing the high impedance values should make you shy away from ever doing that. The ADX5000 isn’t a “straight out of portable amp" affair.

 

[pataburd]

Notwithstanding, the ADX5000 sound surprisingly good from these simple sources: detailed, balanced and full-bodied.
I have a high impedance hybrid amp [with 3x 6SN7 driver and gain stage], but didn't think the ADX5000 sounded as good as I would have expected with it.
Nice match with the Meridian Prime and the Lehmann BCL; okay with the DSHA-3F [an amplifier optimized for Focal Clear/Utopia].