Bingturong
Previously known as VitalB
Hello everyone as stated in the title which one is better in terms of sound quality?
The Audio Technica ATH-A900s have dropped in price in the past week.
BuyDig-dot-com has them for $169 + 6.99 shipping, Total price $175.99
Need to use the coupon code "BUYBIGTVADD55"
Found this price at the Bountii website.
I've also heared that the A950LTD are just the A900 in black, limited production and leather ear pads, any differences in sound anyone?
On further testing. A900X lacks the treble sweetness of A900 and vocal range (mid range) stick out of the entire spectrum. If you are into vocal, you can't go wrong with A900. Its like a LCD-2 romantic mid range but in a lower end deal (but its really good for the price and not too far from LCD-2). The lack of treble and mid clarity of A900x may be due to the increase in the mid bass hump. The A900 has a better lower end and higher extension than A900x. And A900x is a warmer and bassier phone and also had a strong focus on the mid bass which is very tuneful and melody. A900 X or no XI prefer the A900 altogether due to the higher treble sweetness (no sibilance) and better lower end extension focus with a focus of a more forward vocal... I like the closeness of a female vocal whispering sweet things in my ear.
The difference between the A900 and A950LTD is more than just looks. I own both and I find that the A900 lack bass and has recessed mids. The A950LTD has more bass and it's mids aren't as recessed, they also have a slightly larger sound stage and a better level of detail. All of the changes aren't really night and day difference (but a difference none the less) between the two so to many it isn't justifiable to spend the extra cash for the A950LTD. I prefer the A950LTD as the shortcomings of the A900 left a lot to be desired. The A950LTD ear pads are stiffer than the A900 but they aren't that uncomfortable, at least to me. It will take some getting used to initially but they are of better quality than the crap pads that came with the A900 which don't last long and will fall apart with regular headphone use. I suspect that the A900x has the same ear pads as the A950LTD.
Hopefully the other models (other than the A900X) have better earpads!!!
That's what I mostly hated on the a900x... the sound wasn't ultra spectacular (compared to
my Denon D5000s) but it was enjoyable with all genres I tried it on.
Agree on the mids though and to me they are very enjoyable, just uncomfortable...
So to the OP, if you can try them on at least, I would suggest that...
Also is there a posssblity that the A950 and the A900x uses the same driver anyone?
I've heard the A900X uses "stuff" from the A1000X, not sure if that answers your question.
Heya,
I've found the A900X to be a wonderful headphone and attractive. The most impressive thing about it is that it has the gorgeous mids and airy treble of AudioTechnica Art series, but it has the elusive bass and low end that the others seem to lack. So the A900X can hit hard and do well with low frequency which is just sublime. It's a nice warm sound, airy, good detail, great impact, and overall good body, with a nice sound stage (not as huge as the open-air variants, but plenty big for a closed headphones). It's not thin like other Art series. I'm actually fine with the pads, though I've considered testing some Beyer velours or Denon leathers to see how it works perhaps to increase depth of cup.
Very best,