[fraseyboy]

It's just me and my AD700's again while I wait for the HF2's to arrive.

 

[MaSTaC7]

Just pulled the trigger on these phones. Looking forward to hearing them

 

[Ashkii21]

I just received my AD700s.

They are my first nice set of headphones. I am coming from the Koss KSC75 to these (the AT700s are huge). The soundstage is nice. I can't wait to use these for gaming also. Yeah and for $80 these are very nice, although I guess some would be turned off by it's color.

 

[intoart]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashkii21 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just received my AD700s. They are my first nice set of headphones. I am coming from the Koss KSC75 to these (the AT700s are huge). The soundstage is nice. I can't wait to use these for gaming also. Yeah and for $80 these are very nice, although I guess some would be turned off by it's color.

The hugeness and purpleness are two of the things that I love about them. In fact, quite apart from the excellent sound, they are easily the best looking phones I have seen. Indeed, my AD900s do not look as good.

 

[coolrelax]

just grabbed a pair for $65 shipped on buydig.com.

 

[killz23]

I just grabbed a pair for 65 from beachcamera..cant wait to compare to my HD 555..

Does this baby need an amp to shine? My friend recommends 1, like a mini cube amp or maybe corda move..

 

[dreadful]

About to buy these anyone know what the difference will be between buying them refurbished from beachcamera and new from amazon. ( besides the $15.48 price difference)

 

[fraseyboy]

No headphones need an amp (apart from 'stats and whatnot). They just sound better with one.

 

[j3ff86]

Quote:

Originally Posted by killz23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just grabbed a pair for 65 from beachcamera..cant wait to compare to my HD 555.. Does this baby need an amp to shine? My friend recommends 1, like a mini cube amp or maybe corda move..

No, in my opinion. I've used them on the following: laptop's onboard audio, desktop's xonar D1, cowon & samsung mp3 players, and do not need any amplification.

 

[miloxo]

im so jealous on the people who can get the AD700s for $65 (USA)... Paid $130 for mine D=
(darn expensive shippings costs to the Netherlands)

But i still think they are worth the price =D

 

[killz23]

I know many people say "headphones generally don't require an amp", but look at HD 650..

I mean the stats tell about HD 650, but when you use an amp with a low impedance headphone, is the incremental improvement marginal? or is it very significant that it justifies the use of an amp?

 

[Ashkii21]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreadful /img/forum/go_quote.gif About to buy these anyone know what the difference will be between buying them refurbished from beachcamera and new from amazon. ( besides the $15.48 price difference)

I think they should be about the same, both will wear with time. The only difference I see is the warranty period. 90 days (refurbished) vs 1 or 2 years (new).

 

[killz23]

Hmmm...Then going for a new 1 would justify the 16$ difference huh?

 

[coolrelax]

Quote:

Originally Posted by killz23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just grabbed a pair for 65 from beachcamera..cant wait to compare to my HD 555.. Does this baby need an amp to shine? My friend recommends 1, like a mini cube amp or maybe corda move..

I just received my AD700's today and I have the HD555's also , the AD700's sound crisper. I've been listening to them basically all day today and prefer them over the HD555's thus far

 

[JayB18]

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolrelax /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just received my AD700's today and I have the HD555's also , the AD700's sound crisper. I've been listening to them basically all day today and prefer them over the HD555's thus far

Yeah. People who hear both usually prefer the AD700 due to its better speed, comfort (depending on fit), soundstage, separation, detail, clarity, bass quality, etc. The HD555 sounds too dull and laid back in comparison while the AD700 is more forward and energetic sounding.