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Been there, done that. (I own the AD700s and have the D1001s in for review.) When you do compare them you'll find that'll be closer tha you think. The AD700s are more refined, but the D1001s have a clarity in the bass that smoles the AD700s. I prefer the comfort of the D1001s to the AD700s - too loose on my big melon (can't imagine them on someone with a head smaller than mine).
Overall the AD700s will win - as well they should - but the D1001s come closer than one might/should expect - as long as you stick to the types of music that the D1001s excell on like rock and pop (they do jazz OK but don't have the dynamic capabilities for classical).
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Let me step in here with my opinion... I don't have near the experience that John does, but perhaps someone will find my thoughts useful. I've had the AD700 for about three years now, and the D1000 for over a year. I run both straight from my computer, via a M-Audio Revolution 7.1 sound card. I listen mainly to rock, pop and jazz, with a little folk and instrumental.
I definitely prefer the D1000. I find it to be more detailed, and yet less fatiguing than the AD700. I couldn't listen to the AD700 for more than an hour or two without my ears beginning to hurt, but I can listen to the D1000 for hours on end (moreover, I listen at moderate to low volumes - never very loud).
Bass is also much better on the D1000. It extends slightly lower than the AD700 (not much) with better impact. I'm not a bass-head at all (quite the opposite, really), but with the AD700 I sometimes feel like a song's foundation is not present (for example, it can't quite reach the lowest notes of some walking bass lines).
The midrange on the AD700 is more forward than the D1000, and while I prefer this voicing (especially for female vocals), I don't feel like I'm missing anything with the D1000.
Finally, I have a narrow head, so the AD700 tends to slip if I tilt my head too much. The D1000 is light and comfy, and stays on my head! With respect to isolation/leakage, I would say the headphone doesn't leak at all, but it doesn't isolate much either (outside sounds are muffled somewhat). I consider these the perfect office phone, as they won't disturb your coworkers, but you're still connected to your environment (so a coworker doesn't have to scream to get your attention).