[Salvatore]

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Seems like lots of good, affordable open backs on the horizon. These ones, the X1, and updated AT line.

 
It would be very interesting to compare anniversaries with the X1's. I feel there could be lots of similarities between these cans (both comfortability and soundwise). X1's were my first choice before hifiexpo 2012, but I was afraid that they are too bass heavy plus I really don't wanna buy expensive headphones before listening them first.

 

[warrenpchi]

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Whoa!  With a decent return policy I hope... 

 
I didn't pay retail so no return if I don't like it.  I think I got a decent price.
 
Mike

 
Okay probably, but still not a trifling amount I'll bet.

 

[MLee]

I just ordered a pair of the anniversary version and should be here by this weekend.  I'll be able to compare with my current Q701.  They have about 100 hours on them, which some would say isn't enough, but it should be fun to A/B and get some initial impressions anyway.  I don't have what I call a golden ear but I know what I like so I'll do my best to give some feedback for others to consider when thinking about getting them.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

Mine will arrive tomorrow.  Yay!!!!  Stay tuned for unboxing video.

 

[Blackmore]

Cool, its getting more fun, keep updating guys.
 
THX

 

[preproman]

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I just ordered a pair of the anniversary version and should be here by this weekend.  I'll be able to compare with my current Q701.  They have about 100 hours on them, which some would say isn't enough, but it should be fun to A/B and get some initial impressions anyway.  I don't have what I call a golden ear but I know what I like so I'll do my best to give some feedback for others to consider when thinking about getting them.

 
 
Where did you order from?

 

[MLee]

Pit Bull Audio in San Diego.  They had 5 and I bought the last one.

 

[preproman]

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Pit Bull Audio in San Diego.  They had 5 and I bought the last one.

 
 
&(*%(&%&_
 
Can you send me the link?

 

[Blackmore]

http://www.pitbulldvdandmusic.com/servlet/StoreFront
 
good luck
 
 
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Can you send me the link?

 

[preproman]

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http://www.pitbulldvdandmusic.com/servlet/StoreFront
 
good luck
 
 

 
Thanks

 

[Salvatore]

Nice to see that more and more people are getting these. Really interested to hear your impressions.

 

[Acix]

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 I preferred them to even the HE400's or 500's.

 
 
X2!!

 

[electropop]

Funny thing is, I tried a Q701 yesterday and it had this tizzy quality I'd associate with a poor chain behind a K70X. The Anniversary editions did not have this out of the same portable system...
 
Have to admit that I got a good price on them and couldn't resist so I'll get to listen some more tomorrow.  
 
What I can tell from those brief moments at the Expo: The HE400 and HE500 were inoffensive enough. But I tend to be of the kind that appreciates more the things a headphone does vs. what it doesn't do, though I can see both sides of the coin. I also acknowledge that the HE500 is more linear, but at the same time more monotonic and I don't usually categorize neutral headphones as monotonic... Don't know what it is. 

 

[preproman]

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 I don't usually categorize neutral headphones as monotonic... Don't know what it is. 

 
I was getting ready to ask..  
 
What the heck is that??

 

[electropop]

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I was getting read to ask..  
 
What the heck is that??

 
Fails to distinguish notes in pitch. Well, they don't really fail but don't pass with flying colors either. Especially bass department is just mediocre.. The K702 Ani just made the music "sing" in comparison, for lack of a better word. 
 
I'm open to ideas that would explain it. There might be some kind of coloration or distortion that might even emphasize the difference between one note from the next. Can't figure how to explain why this applies to the rest of the frequency response in that particular headphone model as well.. 
 
Basically what I mean is the "one-note bass" phenomenon in a finer but broader scale. 
 
A headphone can be fast and punchy and discern bass drum hits and other low frequency information (good example: DT1350) but is, in comparison to some models, VERY monotonic. They're a poor choice for my preferred music, since it often leans on complex bass grooves and rich melodies. Think modal jazz