[Makiah S]

  Hopefully the W1000z doesn't sound that similar to the W1000x that are bright, thin and with recessed mids.

What? well yea if you don't get a seal on the W1000X you get that sound
 
How ever the W1000x has Forward Mids [VERY forward and full bodied mids] though it's still bright
 
but yea the Pads on the W1000Z should prevent a thin sound as a result of "bad fitting ePads" 

 

[tamahome77]

THe W1000x is thin, bright with recess mids in comparison to the other W series woodies.  Even if you change pads or adjust them, it's the same thing.  It's still thinner and brighter than the rest of the W series.

 

[Makiah S]

  THe W1000x is thin, bright with recess mids in comparison to the other W series woodies.  Even if you change pads or adjust them, it's the same thing.  It's still thinner and brighter than the rest of the W series.

"thinner" and "brighter" in referances to the rest of the W series you say... dang it... I like thin n Bright <.< 
 
well in that case I have no idea what to tell you, heck I used to use my W1000X with my HM 801... then one day I felt like the HM801 made my W1000X [which was modded a little dynamat to make it even thinner] and it just felt... boomy and... syrupy with the HM 801 :O
 
So, I have no idea what you will think of it. Word is the New W1000z is more balanced than the MDR Z7, so you might be in for another Thin n Bright W1000 [x] series headphone 

 

[namaiki]

Wouldn't it be cool if the W1000z could reach 5Hz within 6db.

 

[Currawong]

I can't imagine an AT with recessed mids. If anything, they always have very forward mids. The seal is very important though, that's for sure. I have to change the arc of the headband to get a consistent seal. 

 

[up late]

x2 - every a-t can i've heard has forward mids. that's what they're known for right?

 

[SunTanScanMan]

I kind of see where @tamahome77 is coming from when he describes the W1000X's sound. IMO it does have a slightly more 'distant' soundstage to it which is immediately apparent when compared to the W5000 and the HD650.

 

[tamahome77]

I can't imagine an AT with recessed mids. If anything, they always have very forward mids. The seal is very important though, that's for sure. I have to change the arc of the headband to get a consistent seal. 

 


Seal is important especially with the newer fitting design that AT had came up with . I had to push the joint area above the earcups to get a good seal. It allows for better bass impact and a more complete sound. I have no idea why AT would change how the newer W series would fit. I mean I have a fairly big head and the older woodies fit perfectly.

 

[walfredo]

The W1000X is my favorite headphone.  I am very interested in these.
 
Has anyone heard it?  Any comparison with the other W's?

 

[Makiah S]

  I kind of see where @tamahome77 is coming from when he describes the W1000X's sound. IMO it does have a slightly more 'distant' soundstage to it which is immediately apparent when compared to the W5000 and the HD650.

I've got an HD 600 with me now and they are a little more than forward in their mids q.q 

 

[Currawong]

 

  I can't imagine an AT with recessed mids. If anything, they always have very forward mids. The seal is very important though, that's for sure. I have to change the arc of the headband to get a consistent seal. 

 
Seal is important especially with the newer fitting design that AT had came up with . I had to push the joint area above the earcups to get a good seal. It allows for better bass impact and a more complete sound. I have no idea why AT would change how the newer W series would fit. I mean I have a fairly big head and the older woodies fit perfectly.

 
Yes, that is exactly what I have to do too. It's a PITA. I have to re-shape the arcs to something more along the shape of what the Sony Z7s arc looks like to get a good seal, but even with the older woodies to some degree.
 
About the W1000X, I think I know what you mean now that Mshenay posted: The bass wasn't as strong, from memory. I do recall using AT's matching amp and there being a lot more bass with it though, but this was years ago now.

 

[Makiah S]

   
Yes, that is exactly what I have to do too. It's a PITA. I have to re-shape the arcs to something more along the shape of what the Sony Z7s arc looks like to get a good seal, but even with the older woodies to some degree.
 
About the W1000X, I think I know what you mean now that Mshenay posted: The bass wasn't as strong, from memory. I do recall using AT's matching amp and there being a lot more bass with it though, but this was years ago now.

Well the W1000X has a strong Mid Bass Hump, but no sub bass it rolls off very sharply which means some genres it's amazing, others not so much 

 

[walfredo]

Any word on price?

 

[walfredo]

Apparently is around $900?!?  http://www.ebay.com/itm/audio-technica-ATH-W1000Z-Headphone-/171509745478

 

[vlenbo]

  Apparently is around $900?!?  http://www.ebay.com/itm/audio-technica-ATH-W1000Z-Headphone-/171509745478

It's $660 in Japan.
 
In America it might be cheaper or more expensive at $700.