[Hyde00]

It was 17% off on Canadian Amazon so I ordered on Prime and got it today!

Hmmmmm how should I put it....... does this headphone benefit from burn in? Or does the signature change much?

Maybe I'm too used to my D2000 so first impression I find WP900 is more "different" than "upgrade". Resolution and detail feels about similar, though D2000 feels airier and as a result has better sense of space. Also back then I thought D2000 is consider as V shaped but compare to WP900 now I know what it means to be V shaped LOL. In comparison D2000 has a lot more mids (which is crazy because I never thought myself as a mids person). D2000 has less mid bass but sub bass extends deeper also vocal sounds more upfront (male and female).

Don't get me wrong WP900 still sound good, but just a bit more different. Maybe some part of my brain is thinking D2000 is $300 (CAD) and WP900 is $1000 (CAD) so WP900 must be $700 better LOL. Again I might be crazy but D2000 with TH610 pads (original pad broke) feels about same level as WP900.

I only got it today though so maybe I need to spend more time to do proper assessment........ What do you guys think?

 

[Mightygrey]

Having spent a weekend with the WP900's, I can safely say that these have immediately jumped-out as the most easy-to-love headphones that I've encountered in my personal audio journey. And that's not even in the context of 'portable' headphones - these are serious desktop contenders as their comfort and performance is A1...I'll just need to find myself a longer cable, ideally a full-size XLR one.

 

[Nostoi]

Having spent a weekend with the WP900's, I can safely say that these have immediately jumped-out as the most easy-to-love headphones that I've encountered in my personal audio journey. And that's not even in the context of 'portable' headphones - these are serious desktop contenders as their comfort and performance is A1...I'll just need to find myself a longer cable, ideally a full-size XLR one.

Glad you like them. I agree with your sentiment; they're outstanding, indeed.

Moon Audio do excellent aftermarket A2DC cables with an XLR connection.

 

[Kelt0912]

They come with a bag, which you can see the edge of in the photo below, not a hard shell case. But I had a GoCase that fits them perfectly (although I have to put something between the earpieces so they don't touch). I have an AT upgraded balanced cable that fits in that little compartment .

O look something my Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT do not come with.... A case.

 

[Malevolent]

O look something my Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT do not come with.... A case. I guess

From their viewpoint, the "case" is probably the box that the headphones were shipped in. I'd have preferred an actual case; stacking these retail boxes in a corner takes up a large chunk of space. I don't like to keep my cans on a stand, so ideally, I keep them in their cases whenever possible.

 

[Nostoi]

From their viewpoint, the "case" is probably the box that the headphones were shipped in. I'd have preferred an actual case; stacking these retail boxes in a corner takes up a large chunk of space. I don't like to keep my cans on a stand, so ideally, I keep them in their cases whenever possible.

I agree. Would happily and keenly buy a case for both the AWAS and AWKT. Having them exposed on a stand makes me uneasy, especially with an energetic toddler in attendance.

 

[Kelt0912]

I agree. Would happily and keenly buy a case for both the AWAS and AWKT. Having them exposed on a stand makes me uneasy, especially with an energetic toddler in attendance.

Yes I have a two year old running around. The box they came in was great but having a case to keep them in and also move when needed would be nice. Like the Audeze hard cases they come with some times.

 

[Kelt0912]

From their viewpoint, the "case" is probably the box that the headphones were shipped in. I'd have preferred an actual case; stacking these retail boxes in a corner takes up a large chunk of space. I don't like to keep my cans on a stand, so ideally, I keep them in their cases whenever possible.

I like to see them out on a stand. If I am going to spend a lot of money on them I want to see them. I am going to have to get a shelf or something to put them on and it's build well so it will not come crashing down.

 

[JML]

I agree. Would happily and keenly buy a case for both the AWAS and AWKT. Having them exposed on a stand makes me uneasy, especially with an energetic toddler in attendance.

The Geekria cases for the ATH AD700, AD700X, AD500X, AD900X, AD1000X, A1000Z, W1000X, A990z, R70X, or the huge Sony MDRZ1R, might fit, given the headphones in their listings. Amazon's listings show the internal dimensions. One is 9.25 x 8.07 x 4.52 inches (23.5 x 20 x 11.5 cm).

 

[Nostoi]

I like to see them out on a stand. If I am going to spend a lot of money on them I want to see them. I am going to have to get a shelf or something to put them on and it's build well so it will not come crashing down.

This is where I keep my woodies, on a small table next to my desk. Fairly insulated from my toddler. May well end up taking out the crockery in the adjoining furniture and replace it with headphones for uber protection...

 

[Nostoi]

The Geekria cases for the ATH AD700, AD700X, AD500X, AD900X, AD1000X, A1000Z, W1000X, A990z, R70X, or the huge Sony MDRZ1R, might fit, given the headphones in their listings. Amazon's listings show the internal dimensions. One is 9.25 x 8.07 x 4.52 inches (23.5 x 20 x 11.5 cm).

Thanks, that looks good, indeed (and available here, too). Probably one of the ZMF style Seahorse cases would also work. The wooden box that comes with the AWAK is very nice, but if I'm going away for a couple of weeks, I'd feel safer storing it in a nice, waterproof, dust-proof style box.

 

[stopthehate]

Times like this makes me wish I live in the states.

Times like these make me wish I lived in Canada. Maybe things will improve in January.

 

[Malevolent]

I couldn't resist; I scored a good deal on the WP900 for about $510. I should be getting my unit on Wednesday.

Good sound, great looks - a fantastic combo anytime!

 

[Malevolent]

I agree. Would happily and keenly buy a case for both the AWAS and AWKT. Having them exposed on a stand makes me uneasy, especially with an energetic toddler in attendance.

I like to see them out on a stand. If I am going to spend a lot of money on them I want to see them. I am going to have to get a shelf or something to put them on and it's build well so it will not come crashing down.

Ideally, I'd like to place my headphones on gorgeous wooden stands, and have them all enclosed within a large glass cabinet. However, I don't have a lot of space in my cramped apartment, so the next best thing is the usage of hard cases. That way, they are well insulated from the nefarious combination of dust and damage.

On the topic of cases, some of them are really big, such as the Pelican and (ZMF) Seahorse products. However, these are practically crush-proof, and possibly bomb-proof, too, and they provide an added layer of protection that puts my mind at ease. Having a few of them stacked on top of one another somehow gives the impression that I'm stocking an arsenal of weapons in my room.

 

[Mhog55]

I couldn't resist; I scored a good deal on the WP900 for about $510. I should be getting my unit on Wednesday.

Good sound, great looks - a fantastic combo anytime!

Used or new? I wouldn't mind finding that bargain