[Maxx134]

hear what you're saying but there are times when i want the clarity, impact and soundstage of the th900 over the w3000anv

With the Alpha pads on the w3000anv,
It gains a larger stage more similar to a th900,
And you would be amazed how beautifully balanced I found it to be.
More balanced, nuanced, and less forward than the original pads.

 

[up late]

can't say i'm a fan of the look of your alpha pad mod tbh. didn't you offload your w3000anv anyway?

 

[walfredo]

 

hear what you're saying but there are times when i want the clarity, impact and soundstage of the th900 over the w3000anv

With the Alpha pads on the w3000anv,
It gains a larger stage more similar to a th900,
And you would be amazed how beautifully balanced I found it to be.
More balanced, nuanced, and less forward than the original pads.

 
Sounds very interesting.  I already find incredibly nuanced, but could use "less forward".
 
Do they fit easily?  I thought the alpha pads were not round, like the W3000.

 

[GL1TCH3D]

Bought myself a W3000anv as a trade in for my th900.
The W3000anv just sounds like a solid step forward for me. So much smoother but it is definitely more forward
I quite enjoy them but does anyone have any ideas on keeping the headphones in place on your head? I've heard of using an elastic band but I don't know

 

[up late]

glad you like em. what didn't you like about the th900?

 

[GL1TCH3D]

glad you like em. what didn't you like about the th900?

I definitely enjoyed the TH900 but the audio technicas have been on my list for a long time

 

[up late]

just interested in your opinion about their strengths and weaknesses - that kind of thing

 

[dallan]

Bought myself a W3000anv as a trade in for my th900.
The W3000anv just sounds like a solid step forward for me. So much smoother but it is definitely more forward
I quite enjoy them but does anyone have any ideas on keeping the headphones in place on your head? I've heard of using an elastic band but I don't know

I just let them sit and rest there. Once used to it it is natural.

 

[GL1TCH3D]

Bought myself a W3000anv as a trade in for my th900.

The W3000anv just sounds like a solid step forward for me. So much smoother but it is definitely more forward

I quite enjoy them but does anyone have any ideas on keeping the headphones in place on your head? I've heard of using an elastic band but I don't know

I just let them sit and rest there. Once used to it it is natural.

I had to add a rubber band to the 3d wing design to give myself more clamping force. I'm not sure if its the shape of my head but without extra clamping / more force keeping it up they just slide down and start resting on the top of my ears which causes discomfort to me very quickly.
I had the same problem with the Beyer T5p when I owned it.

Anyway, muchy more comfortable now.

---

 

[r one]

W3000 are unique. I've plan to buy TH900 for opposite and complementarity flavour.

 

[up late]

@ gl1tch3d - agree with your impressions

@ r one - agree with your plan

 

[GL1TCH3D]

W3000 are unique. I've plan to buy TH900 for opposite and complementarity flavour.

Definitely a good idea. I'm planning that as well but if I can get more sound out of the W3000anv I'd rather spend on an amp first. Also need to buy myself portables (aiming at the alpha dogs)

@ gl1tch3d - agree with your impressions

@ r one - agree with your plan

If you have more experience with it, what did you find changed going from weaker to stronger amps?
I may or may not have the time to go try amps sometime soon but would like an idea of what to expect first.

 

[up late]

sorry - can't help you there. not sure if the w3000anv responds to more powerful amping. it is a sensitive and efficient can that really shouldn't require much power to drive it. other owners will probably weigh in on this topic.

 

[GL1TCH3D]

sorry - can't help you there. not sure if the w3000anv responds to more powerful amping. it is a sensitive and efficient can that really shouldn't require much power to drive it. other owners will probably weigh in on this topic.

May as well tried. I remember with the T5p (regardless of whether I disliked it or not), it still benefited in terms of fullness from a portable amp.
If I try my friend's custom tube amp (very strong and transparent) I'll have a good idea of the effectiveness of extra power on this efficient set of headphones.
I know from grados which are also efficient that this probably won't benefit me much but it won't cost me anything to try.

 

[up late]

sure - explore some options, come to your own conclusions and have fun