[Gradino]

Panasonic RP-HDA100 Stereo Headphoneù

Audio-Technica ATH-W1000 Dynamic Headphone

Sony MDR-CD3000 Digital Reference Headphones

Can you describe the sound of these three headphone?

 

[null]

that panasonic can looks intriguing, though i doubt any members here have listened to it...

 

[ayt999]

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Originally Posted by null that panasonic can looks intriguing, though i doubt any members here have listened to it...

sure does... but I'm more intrigued by its published frequency response. 3Hz～100kHz.

 

[bLue_oNioN]

A small sampling of pertinent Head-Fi opinions...

Panasonic RP-HDA100 Stereo Headphone
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=RP-HDA100
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=RP-HDA100
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=RP-HDA100
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=RP-HDA100
http://www.hifichoice.co.uk/review_print.asp?ID=1440

Audio-Technica ATH-W1000 Dynamic Headphone
http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...threadid=35263
http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...7&page=1&pp=15
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=ATH-W1000
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=ATH-W1000
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ght=MDR-CD3000

Sony MDR-CD3000 Digital Reference Headphones
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30509
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ght=MDR-CD3000
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ght=MDR-CD3000
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ght=MDR-CD3000
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ght=MDR-CD3000

EDIT: Just so you know, the general consensus on the Panasonic RP-HDA100 seems to be that it is something to steer clear of.

EDIT2: Added a few more links to thoughts on the Panasonics. Found ONE person that likes them.

Good luck!

 

[Gradino]

I must buy that panasonic....

 

[breez]

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Originally Posted by ayt999 sure does... but I'm more intrigued by its published frequency response. 3Hz～100kHz.

So they are marketing the thing for dogs and bats? Interesting

 

[bLue_oNioN]

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Originally Posted by Gradino I must buy that panasonic....

From what I have read so far, that would be a mistake of horrifying magnitude.

 

[Gradino]

There are people that have listen this panasonic?

Thanks for link but to me like know the primary characteristic of the sound of this headphone.

What is the better headpone for link to tube and velvety sound?

Ath w1000?

Ciao
Salvatore

 

[bLue_oNioN]

Well, this is clearly starting to move out of my league since I have very limited experience with high-end headphones, but I'm thinking the Sony MDR-R10s might be a good choice to look into?

P.S. I really like your name, it sounds very classy!

EDIT: Bolded the "might" to emphasize how unsure I am

 

[bangraman]

I've owned all three.

HDA100: Very thin but fairly well focused. When bearing in mind that a lack of bass draws attention to the upper registers, it didn't actually feel that detailed... it just felt like an OK headphone with the bass EQ'd out. Very comfortable with an airy fit and good weight distribution. Otherwise totally undistinguished. An HD600 is MUCH better.


W1000: Once again pretty thin sounding in relation to other phones, but this time with the detail to make up for it. It's fluency based on a traditionally tubey source was pretty good and that made it my choice for classical, especially chamber music. It did a pretty acceptable job with other genres, but it lagged behind more 'rockier' phones in terms of impact.


CD3000: The all-rounder and the best phone in the group. It has the impact for rock/orchestral, the detail for classical, and a cavernous soundstage that outdoes the above two phones. Pair with tubes like an RKV and it may satisfy those who say it's too bright.

 

[ayt999]

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Originally Posted by bLue_oNioN Well, this is clearly starting to move out of my league since I have very limited experience with high-end headphones, but I'm thinking the Sony MDR-R10s might be a good choice to look into?

well... considering how the cans he showed pictures of cost about a tenth of the price of an MDR-R10, I don't think he wants to look into that.

 

[bLue_oNioN]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayt999 well... considering how the cans he showed pictures of cost about a tenth of the price of an MDR-R10, I don't think he wants to look into that.

Ah, did not remember to look at prices, sorry!

 

[Gradino]

Many thanks!!!

I'have a sennheiser hd 650 with cardas. What is the difference between it and cd3000? And then, what is the best headphone for detailed sound but with many body, velvety (like sound tube) and with big soundstage?
(price about 400-600 Dollar)

Ciao
Salvatore