[hurryup]

I have $100 to spend. I only care about SQ, so is AD700 the best option?

 

[fjrabon]

um, it depends on what you are looking for. They're one of the best values in the $100 price range, but if you're after bass and "full" sound, they're not it. They're also not it if you like a very aggressive "presence-y" sound.

 

[daleech]

fjrabon how would u compare your Denon D1001 with the AD700s?

EDIT: Nvm, I just read your posts in the other AD700 thread >_<

 

[i_love_hina]

No, don't do it.

 

[Sw33t.Shuga.Ray]

yea. money well spent

 

[TimBlanchard]

Do it. They are a great all round can for the money and don't need any dedicated amplification.

 

[LeonWho]

I thought you said they sucked.

 

[jageur272]

No, the sound quality is mediocre.

 

[lucky]

I doubt you'll buy them, but I'm sure you'll start another thread about them...

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/sen...ro-ms1-413352/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/wha...-100-a-413157/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ath...uality-414412/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/hea...-money-414902/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ok-...ad700s-415435/

 

[mbd2884]

If you want bass full sound but still love that Open Air, yeah spend the extra cash on the HD650s. Trance sounds very nice on these.

But considered one of the better cans for Jazz and Classical still. MMmmm

 

[Ishcabible]

He has $100.
Yeah, I'd go with the AD700s.

 

[the_dong146]

Activate live cashback, buy from Ebay and get an E5. Will just sneak under your $100 budget.

Personally just got mine in today - very happy

 

[hurryup]

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_dong146 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Activate live cashback, buy from Ebay and get an E5. Will just sneak under your $100 budget. Personally just got mine in today - very happy

What is an E5?

 

[Ishcabible]

Miniature headphone amp.

 

[Rex81]

Depends on what kind of sound you're looking for. If you value forward brightness more than bassy fullness, go for the AD700. D1001 is more fun. JVC RX700 sound better and are more fun than both of them. And 1/3 of the price.

Get the E5 too. And a couple of albums off Amazon. And buy your friends a round of beers. And a good book. Then you're starting to push close to $100.