[kunalraiker]

The price tag is definitely very attractive,giving everyone a change to taste one of the best if not the best headphones out there, build quality is amazing,stunning finish with a much attractive look.

Its the performance that will be the key decider.

First Listen: Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 "Raffinato" Headphones | AVguide

anyone get one or tried one yet

 

[Lumient]

Hasn't this ATH model already been on the market for several years now?

 

[Henmyr]

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Originally Posted by Lumient /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hasn't this ATH model already been on the market for several years now?

Many, many years.

 

[Landis]

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Originally Posted by Henmyr /img/forum/go_quote.gif Many, many years.

This man is correct.

 

[Emooze]

Furthermore aren't they being replaced by the W1000X?

Still, I haven't seen a whole lot of talk on the W5000 around here.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

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Originally Posted by Emooze /img/forum/go_quote.gif Furthermore aren't they being replaced by the W1000X? Still, I haven't seen a whole lot of talk on the W5000 around here.

No, W1000X is not a replacement, W5000 is still the top model of the current ATH line. Many, myself included, consider them the best in production dynamics.

 

[Aimless1]

x2

I have not heard the HD800, the T1 or the PS1000, but of the cans I've heard I also rank this and the AD2000 as among the very best dynamics available in production yet today. Like all headphones, they have their detractors, and their flaws or perceived flaws are well documented, as well as their strengths, many of which were noted in the attached article.

 

[stang]

LOL this looks like a waste of a thread

 

[Necrolic]

These aren't new, and they certainly aren't anywhere near the top headphone. Nice, yes, but definitely not top. I'd put D7000 way ahead of them and that STILL isn't even getting close to the top headphone. They sit more at a D5000 with JMoney pads level.

 

[kool bubba ice]

They are arguably the best closed headphones in production today.. But the best dynamic cans in production?.. Unlikly, with the HD800/PS1000/T1 around..

 

[stang]

I've heard the D7000 are arguably the best closed cans in production...must be many

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by stang /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've heard the D7000 are arguably the best closed cans in production...must be many

Yeah.. I said arguably cause nothing is fact in audio pleasure.. You just get peoples opinions then make your own..

 

[jilgiljongiljing]

Really? Jan 19th 2010? These have been there forever and have a "love or hate" nature to them. Some people absolutely love the sound, with quite possibly the best sounding midrange, and great soundstage for a closed phone. Some people dont like the colored, bass light sound with emphasis on mids and treble and the massive size with no clamping which is too loose for some. These are certainly not neutral cans, but they are held very high in status by some folks.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by kunalraiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif The price tag is definitely very attractive,giving everyone a change to taste one of the best if not the best headphones out there, build quality is amazing,stunning finish with a much attractive look. Its the performance that will be the key decider. First Listen: Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 "Raffinato" Headphones | AVguide anyone get one or tried one yet

This is the 2nd time I heard that the instrument separation is better then the HD800's.. If so, pretty impressive.. I still laugh at the 1,600 MSRP.. They don't even sell close to that.. I still want to try one.. These were my 'dream' headphones when I first registered at this site 4 yrs ago..

 

[kunalraiker]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is the 2nd time I heard that the instrument separation is better then the HD800's.. If so, pretty impressive.. I still laugh at the 1,600 MSRP.. They don't even sell close to that.. I still want to try one.. These were my 'dream' headphones when I first registered at this site 4 yrs ago..

If that's the case I'am sure you would've had a chance to audition them, what do owners of these headphones feel.
Reviewers can't be always trusted.