coolhandlukeboy
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Hey all, I have used Head-Fi for years to increase my knowledge of headphones and to figure out what I might like. This is my first post, so thanks in advance for any assistance.
I am at a bit of loss right now about what to do. I was very happy with my ATH-AD900x headphones, but they let me down right after my two year warranty expired--of course. The wing broke on the one side, then the whole ear fell apart a few days later (it's all plastic with screws attached to more plastic)
I don't want to invest in this headphone again if it's only likely to last a couple years. No, I didn't drop them, they were on a stand most of the time and never left my house, nor really even left the computer room I have.
I really, really liked the soundstage on those headphones. I see that there is an "upgrade" to the 1000 series by Audio Technica, but looks to be the same build quality.
I still want open-ear headphones, and I want a decent soundstage if possible.
I was looking at the Hifi man 400 series (i or s, I don't know much about planar), but also saw people complain about build quality there. I have wanted the HD600s for some time as well and could spring for those, I also was looking at the Phillips X2 Fidelios. I have a large head, so something that isn't too restricting is best.
I mostly use these headphones for listening to music, movies and I do gaming a lot with headphones while the kids sleep. I am not a basehead and didn't mind the ATH-AD900X's base (I did mind the 700 series lack of bass though, as if there was no bass registering at all).
If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.
Edit: I have a DAC Xonar soundcard on my computer, and I have this amp: Nobsound NS-08E Vaccum Tube Amp. That amp added the extra warmth I wanted for my 900x headphones.
I am at a bit of loss right now about what to do. I was very happy with my ATH-AD900x headphones, but they let me down right after my two year warranty expired--of course. The wing broke on the one side, then the whole ear fell apart a few days later (it's all plastic with screws attached to more plastic)
I don't want to invest in this headphone again if it's only likely to last a couple years. No, I didn't drop them, they were on a stand most of the time and never left my house, nor really even left the computer room I have.
I really, really liked the soundstage on those headphones. I see that there is an "upgrade" to the 1000 series by Audio Technica, but looks to be the same build quality.
I still want open-ear headphones, and I want a decent soundstage if possible.
I was looking at the Hifi man 400 series (i or s, I don't know much about planar), but also saw people complain about build quality there. I have wanted the HD600s for some time as well and could spring for those, I also was looking at the Phillips X2 Fidelios. I have a large head, so something that isn't too restricting is best.
I mostly use these headphones for listening to music, movies and I do gaming a lot with headphones while the kids sleep. I am not a basehead and didn't mind the ATH-AD900X's base (I did mind the 700 series lack of bass though, as if there was no bass registering at all).
If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.
Edit: I have a DAC Xonar soundcard on my computer, and I have this amp: Nobsound NS-08E Vaccum Tube Amp. That amp added the extra warmth I wanted for my 900x headphones.
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