[dspang]

I'm bidding on some audio technica ad 500's. Haven't found much on them. I can get them for 49 some odd bucks shipped. Not too much of a hit on the wallet. What I'm wondering is how are these headphones? Decent? Bassy or trebly or more balanced. Any info would be much appreciated. I know that the ad700's the bigger brother are praised a bit. Thank you.

 

[lucky]

From what I've read, they're almost the same as the AD700, except with slightly more bass and slightly less treble. They also have more impedance.

 

[dspang]

Think they would be ok running out of the headphone output of a Harmon kardon stereo receiver and a sandisk sansa fuze?

 

[lucky]

Yup.

 

[dspang]

Sweet. Thanks for the info. Hope I win. Thanks man.

 

[mbd2884]

I think for entry level hifi headphone, you'll have some fun.

Might want to take a look at some reviews of the Grado SR60 though while you are at it.

 

[scytheavatar]

Whomever told you that they are similar to the AD700 isn't being correct. The AD500 is a very low-fi phone, the clarity is not worth the 50 bucks. Save your money and get the SR60 instead.

 

[dspang]

I'm currently winning this auction. I have 3 days so I could still lose it. I have looked into grados but don't have anywhere to audition them close by I've heard that they could be tinny sounding. So I was gunshy on those. But I've heard that the koss ksc75's are like a mini grado. Like a gateway to the grado sound. If those are any indication of the grado sound then sign me up. How is the bass on grado's? tight and punchy?

 

[Tacoboy]

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Originally Posted by dspang /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm bidding on some audio technica ad 500's. Haven't found much on them. I can get them for 49 some odd bucks shipped. Not too much of a hit on the wallet. What I'm wondering is how are these headphones? Decent? Bassy or trebly or more balanced. Any info would be much appreciated. I know that the ad700's the bigger brother are praised a bit. Thank you.

I paid $80 for my ATH-AD500s and I like their sound.
The AD500s have a light feel on the head, so I can say they are the most comfortable headphones I've ever had.

 

[dspang]

The Audio technica's could be a late xmas present to myself and the grado's for my upcoming bday.

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by Tacoboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I paid $80 for my ATH-AD500s and I like their sound. The AD500s have a light feel on the head, so I can say they are the most comfortable headphones I've ever had.

So how does the AD500 compare to the AD700?

 

[dspang]

Much of an upgrade these would be from a pair of Sennheiser Hd 202's?

 

[Calexico]

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Originally Posted by dspang /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Audio technica's could be a late xmas present to myself and the grado's for my upcoming bday.

Or get the AD700s for the price of both with a little left over.

 

[dspang]

Like a good idea too. Decisions decisions. Trying to get a feel for different headphones and such. Sorry for my wallet as they say around these parts. So fun though.

 

[lucky]

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Originally Posted by Calexico /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or get the AD700s for the price of both with a little left over.

Agreed; I'd get the ATH-AD700 instead of getting both the AD500 and the SR60.