[X-PLANE]

Yes, have the same issues with the Q010. The fit sucks. I have a loose sweatband I wear over them to 'enhance' the experience.... 

 

[X-PLANE]

oqvist, so you don't like the JVC? I thought about them, once....

 

[oqvist]

  oqvist, so you don't like the JVC? I thought about them, once....

What gave you that impression
 
My comment was about how they would hold up. The joint for the head cup swivel seem to be a weak point. Mine do make some noise but I really hope that won´t be an issue. Otherwise they are as new except from the smallest nic on one of the leather ear cups from some tape. But that´s okay because it´s not like I am going to sell them.
 
They are very different to CD 3K so it´s kind of impossible to compare. I love how they complement eachother.

 

[subtle]

  There is no direct analog to the CD3000 that I know of. the CD3k has an extremely flat (neutral) signature
 
 
I'm trying to imagine what other headphones you have tried/owned that could possibly lead you to the conclusion that the CD3000 is anywhere close to neutral.

 

[takato14]

 

  There is no direct analog to the CD3000 that I know of. the CD3k has an extremely flat (neutral) signature
 
 
I'm trying to imagine what other headphones you have tried/owned that could possibly lead you to the conclusion that the CD3000 is anywhere close to neutral.

Because they are?
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJh8B1QfEn0&list=PL662E90E1A514C70A&index=1
 
They're "flat" if you insist on being completely technical, but a flat plot before HRTF correction is neutral, and that's how they measure.

 

[X-PLANE]

  What gave you that impression
 
My comment was about how they would hold up. The joint for the head cup swivel seem to be a weak point. Mine do make some noise but I really hope that won´t be an issue. Otherwise they are as new except from the smallest nic on one of the leather ear cups from some tape. But that´s okay because it´s not like I am going to sell them.
 
They are very different to CD 3K so it´s kind of impossible to compare. I love how they complement eachother.

 
I've given some rare thought to this quest and have decided to abandon the CD3000.  Time to restrain Sony's magical powers and look elsewhere for audio enlightenment. 

 

[oqvist]

   
I've given some rare thought to this quest and have decided to abandon the CD3000.  Time to restrain Sony's magical powers and look elsewhere for audio enlightenment. 

That was a misstake. I hope you got to try the CD3K. My cable have finally developed a loose connection but will get that fixed. Headband is on it´s last dying breath though but but been so for years and it´s magically holding up. I have almost nothing left on the pads but my good does it sound good. 
 
But yeah with a higher quality headband and earpads it would be easier to find CD 3K in good shape nowadays.

 

[beowulf]

Kinda sad that this is the first hit I get on a Google search for "MDR-CD3000". It's just a string that really doesn't match the word "horrible" in it. Not even close...

 

[oqvist]

Isn´t it something the threadstarter added as of late? I don´t recall seeing it before.

 

[aptr91]

Well Stax are kinda in a different league all together. There are few dynamic drivers that can hold a candle to electrostats.

 

[Shure or bust]

I wanna try the sa5000. It looks very comfortable and light. Cd 3000 looks interesting.

 

[oqvist]

I wanna try the sa5000. It looks very comfortable and light. Cd 3000 looks interesting.

Yes it´s light and comfortable but don´t sound good.

 

[Shure or bust]

Im interested in the headband design with its large surface area. Probably could wear it all day.

 

[Sostand]

Yes i have Sony MD XB950BT  which i think is Crap i am going to give them away to my kid for the Pounds i paid i expect better sound..you can't use Extra Boost with in ine

 

[mindblownDt48]

I wanna try the sa5000. It looks very comfortable and light. Cd 3000 looks interesting.

You should try the SA 5000 or SA 3000. They are built poorly- SA 3000, but the sound is so revealing that many ignorant people plug them into their poopfest audio chain and that way, yes, they sound not that good. But plug them into mid level at least studio card and you will hear the detail of your life. Also, if you power them good, they will sing way past their price point. In my opinion, HD-580 compliments them by bringing the low mids and 100hz into the game, but mid/upper mid/ high regions are 2 or 3 classes above the HD 600 series.
Just ridiculous how people dont hear these for what they really are