djmer
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I know the comparisons between these headphones have been done, and I've looked at a good deal of posts through the search, but... I need an opinion on which would better suit my particular musical tastes.
I listen to mostly Indie Rock (The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire) and Electronica (Aphex Twin/IDM), and I also occasionally game on the computer.
From what I've read, the AD700 offer a much wider soundstage, lending themselves more readily to genres such as ambient and other music that is less-bass heavy. I also read that their bass is clear and pronounced, but doesn't quite give the thump-thump that the A700 do.
The only real pair of "audiophile" headphones I've owned before these are the Sennheiser HD-280, and I really enjoyed those (aside from comfort issues). I like a headphone that allows for a somewhat analytical listening style, without coloring the music too heavily.
Which model do you think would suit me better? (I'm going to open up the A700 and listen to them regardless, I just want to know if I should ship them back for the AD700. Problem is, if ship them back and then I find out I like the A700 better, I don't have the cash to buy them at the moment.
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I listen to mostly Indie Rock (The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire) and Electronica (Aphex Twin/IDM), and I also occasionally game on the computer.
From what I've read, the AD700 offer a much wider soundstage, lending themselves more readily to genres such as ambient and other music that is less-bass heavy. I also read that their bass is clear and pronounced, but doesn't quite give the thump-thump that the A700 do.
The only real pair of "audiophile" headphones I've owned before these are the Sennheiser HD-280, and I really enjoyed those (aside from comfort issues). I like a headphone that allows for a somewhat analytical listening style, without coloring the music too heavily.
Which model do you think would suit me better? (I'm going to open up the A700 and listen to them regardless, I just want to know if I should ship them back for the AD700. Problem is, if ship them back and then I find out I like the A700 better, I don't have the cash to buy them at the moment.