[Mach3]

I get a mirror finish with this
https://www.automegastore.com.au/me...qTBjqkpz16ZrdvbT7uJooVvjP5yiIpikaAmVHEALw_wcB

 

[up late]

Hi guys just got my first pair in today and sound great. Got it for a great deal and not many issues on it. The cups do look a bit dull was wondering if anyone has this issue. Was thinking of using something like Howard’s wood conditioner if safe.

i'd be very wary of using anything other than a soft cloth on those echizen lacquer ear cups

 

[ejswa51]

I'm looking to upgrade the pads, since the stock ones are a bit too shallow for longer sessions. Do you have any tips in 2020? Saw that the AlphaDog pads are discontinued. Moreover, most stuff I find is in the US. Does anybody know a good option in Europe (Sweden)? Preferably something nice and thick but comfy (rather good isolation than openness)

 

[JoeTho]

Can anyone share a perspective or two with regards to how the Audio Technica ATH-3000ANV performs against the Fostex TH-X00?

 

[vlach]

Can anyone share a perspective or two with regards to how the Audio Technica ATH-3000ANV performs against the Fostex TH-X00?

I borrowed the TH900 from a friend for a week and compared them back & forth extensively.
In a nutshell i would decribe the Fostex as a 'V' shape type of sound with somewhat bloated bass - not tight. By comparison the W3000 is more mid centric or 'n' shape. Your musical tastes would determine a lot.

Edit: The TH900 reminded me of the Denon D2000/D7000 headphones which i used to own. They are very similar.
I sold the Denons and kept the W3000.

 

[ejswa51]

Just wanted to say that I bought Dekoni's Choice Suede for Beyerdynamic DT series and ow my god what a difference in comfort! Soundwise I had velour which made the soundstage large, the bass weak and the isolation obviously bad. Plus they don't go well with cat-hear The stock ones are just too shallow for me, but make the sound quite intimate because of the distance between the speaker and your ear I guess. I did add a little elastic band between the wings to keep m nicely fitted on my ears. With Dekoni's Suede I feel a small increase in soundstage compared to the stock pads, due to a larger distance maybe?, quite tight bass (and a bit more of it) and very good isolation while keeping that lovely mid centric image. But dat comfort though... Recommended!

Current source: rooted LG V30, Tidal (with Viper4Android when needed), Xduoo XD05 plus.

 

[Haidar]

Can anyone share their view about how the Audio Technica ATH-AWAS sounds compared to the W3000ANV?

 

[sacguy231]

Just got these in, still adjusting to the sound signature. In any case, lovely to look at!

 

[up late]

they look new and yes, the echizen lacquered ear cups are gorgeous

 

[milkdudd]

they look new and yes, the echizen lacquered ear cups are gorgeous

Just don't use Scotch-Brite and Ajax to clean them like I did

 

[wrecked_porsche]

If you're very² careful, you can use swirl removing polish used for cars and also some carnuba wax after that. Only attempt as a last resort and only if you know what you're doing, else you're gonna make it worse....

I once restored a fairly abused and dull looking W11JPN back to perfect mirror finish. My all time favourite headphone...

The W3000anv is right up there in my top 5 along with the SR007 and SR‐Lamda Signatures... which is why I have hoarded multiples of some Audio Techinca Wooden headphones....
#TheHoardLife

 

[protoss]

As I see this thread up here Ill post the best thread on Audio Technica

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/audio-technica-the-master-of-wood.928704/

 

[up late]

^ i'm familiar with your thread

 

[r one]

sold min two years ago and i regrett so much....

 

[Mach3]

Yeah that was a bad move. Collectible headphone are like crypto, they going up in value like crazy.