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So I was curious and tried putting Denon D2000 pads on the AD1000X.
Some observations:
1. Every part of the frame of the AD100X, including the baffle and diffuser fins, are machine out of magnesium. This is nice especially compared to some other flagship designs - ie: SA5000.
2. Denon D2000 pads with the additional angle seem to make the soundstage a little more natural, and bass seems just a smidge stronger with the pleather material.
3. The removal of the thin layer of felt between the driver / waveguide and the ear also adds just a bit more sibilance to the highs, but more importantly it exposes the driver to things like my long hair. So I did not try the experiment too long.
I'm looking to order some AD2000X pads, probably from here: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-Audio-Technica-HP-AD2000X-Replacement-Ear-Pads-for-ATH-AD2000X-Pair-/130900186650?pt=US_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item1e7a42561a Just to see how an AD1000X with AD2000X pads sounds like (and if it sounds the same as an AD2000X).
Some observations:
1. Every part of the frame of the AD100X, including the baffle and diffuser fins, are machine out of magnesium. This is nice especially compared to some other flagship designs - ie: SA5000.
2. Denon D2000 pads with the additional angle seem to make the soundstage a little more natural, and bass seems just a smidge stronger with the pleather material.
3. The removal of the thin layer of felt between the driver / waveguide and the ear also adds just a bit more sibilance to the highs, but more importantly it exposes the driver to things like my long hair. So I did not try the experiment too long.
I'm looking to order some AD2000X pads, probably from here: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-Audio-Technica-HP-AD2000X-Replacement-Ear-Pads-for-ATH-AD2000X-Pair-/130900186650?pt=US_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item1e7a42561a Just to see how an AD1000X with AD2000X pads sounds like (and if it sounds the same as an AD2000X).