[the fool]

A950ltd>A900ti>A900>A900x, for audio technica headphones, when you see the model ends with letter x, it means do not buy it, except the a2000x.
Actually your list lacks A900ltd.

 

[Bingturong]

Sorry for the very late replies, I was very busy.

 
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I've heard the A900X uses "stuff" from the A1000X, not sure if that answers your question.
 
 

That does answer my question. Thanks.
 
 


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I just return the A900X. I actually prefer the A900 due to the better mids and lower bass impact & more comfort. Don't be mistaken, the A900x sounded as good as A900 .. it just my personal preference. Also I notice there are some who menton that A900 has recess mids,.. I am thinking Audio Technica may have change something in the latest A900 because I find the mids to be extremenly forward and is the most forward of all the headphone I have owned. It really stick out of the sound spectrum and could be annoying at times when I crank up the volume to hear more bass.
 
So when I hear ppl mention A900 has recess mids, I am really puzzle.. to me Denon D2000 is the one I would call recess mids.  

Well thats an out for the A900X. I don't like if anything is sticking out, It really annoys me. Also Audio-Technica did indeed change something, it could be an entirely new driver.
 
 

 

[Bingturong]

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A950ltd>A900ti>A900>A900x, for audio technica headphones, when you see the model ends with letter x, it means do not buy it, except the a2000x.
Actually your list lacks A900ltd.

Well I understand about the "Improved" headphones (those ending with the X) and the A2000X since I've read its been quite improved but how about the W1000X, just out of curiosity?
Another things is the comparison did help me quite a bit so thanks.
Also where would you put the A900ltd on the comparison?
 
 
 

 
 

 

[Bingturong]

Well I thank everyone who replied as all the replies helped me quite a lot. As for now I'm leaning towards the A950ltd as they look alot better and comfortable than the other headphones and from what a read in the replies and from my research they probably sound the best.
 

 

[Ra97oR]

A950ltd>A900ti>A900>A900x, for audio technica headphones, when you see the model ends with letter x, it means do not buy it, except the a2000x.
Actually your list lacks A900ltd.

Add W1000X to the buy list if you like Denon'ish sound without going Denon... And W1000 is much better IMO. X series seems sounds less "Audio Technica'ish" and more to the popular sound signatures.

 

[the fool]

@VitalB: i am curious where do you plan to get thet A950ltd? I know audio technica stop producing that model years ago, it is very hard to find.
 
@Ra97oR: you are absolutely correct, the x series doesn't sound audio technica at all, the only model in x series i recommend is a2000x, it retain some audio technical "sound" , and W1000 is one of the audio technica headphones that has classic audio technica sound. 
 
On a side note, the current ath headphones (still on production)  that still have the old sound of audio technica is ew9, esw9, a900, w5000 (with ha5000). 

 

[Bingturong]

Thanks for the replies

 
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Add W1000X to the buy list if you like Denon'ish sound without going Denon... And W1000 is much better IMO. X series seems sounds less "Audio Technica'ish" and more to the popular sound signatures.

I also think that the W1000 is more better, Because the sound signatures (High, Mids & Bass) that the W1000 is better suited to what I listen to and the design. The design for me looks more like a Audio-Techanica than the X and I'm just in love with the red cherry wood & champagne colour scheme.
 
 


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@VitalB: i am curious where do you plan to get thet A950ltd? I know audio technica stop producing that model years ago, it is very hard to find.
 
@Ra97oR: you are absolutely correct, the x series doesn't sound audio technica at all, the only model in x series i recommend is a2000x, it retain some audio technical "sound" , and W1000 is one of the audio technica headphones that has classic audio technica sound. 
 
On a side note, the current ath headphones (still on production)  that still have the old sound of audio technica is ew9, esw9, a900, w5000 (with ha5000). 

I'm mostly going to find used pairs around the internet. I've already found a guy or gal who are selling them at a very attractive price and they're in mint condition. Also commentating on the side note what about the AD series and how about the A950s?
 
 
 
A question for everyone, how does the Denon D2000 compare to the A950 or A900?
 
 

 
 

 

[Bingturong]

BUMP

 

[Audiowood]

D2000 has recess mids while A900 mids stick out. (both at opposite end).
D2000 has more power in the sub bass region but A900 is not too far behind... its just right behind. D2000 has better quality IMO.
Both has poor isoloation. I like A900 more than D2000 (despite makl mod).
D2000 has more upper treble - sometimes to point of too much ssssss... A900 treble is just nice- in fact A900 has one of the least treble energy among the A series but its certainly has enuff (don't worry its much better than HD650).
 
anything I miss out - if you want a certain comparision .. let me know.
 
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A question for everyone, how does the Denon D2000 compare to the A950 or A900?
 
 

 
 

 

 

[Bingturong]

Sorry for the late reply
 
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That's the comparison I'm looking for. Thank you so much.
 
 

 

[Bingturong]

Well I found the answers to my questions so the best of the A900 headphones go like this.
 
1.A950ltd
2.A900ti-A900ltd
3.A900
4.A900x
 
the same as what the fool wrote
 
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A950ltd>A900ti>A900>A900x, for audio technica headphones, when you see the model ends with letter x, it means do not buy it, except the a2000x.
Actually your list lacks A900ltd.

I don't know where the A900ltd goes so I'll put in second with the A900ti.
 
Thanks everyone.
 
 

 

[estreeter]

Based on my time with the A500 vs my time with my AD900s, I'll take the open cans every time - even if it means sacrificing bass impact. Next step up for me will be the AD2K. 

 

[RayleighSilvers]

What exactly is this audio technica sound every is mentioning? Is it just a common frequency curve pattern or is it something else? Music played through headphones is either coloured or neutral. What exactly is different about AT?

 

[Bingturong]

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Based on my time with the A500 vs my time with my AD900s, I'll take the open cans every time - even if it means sacrificing bass impact. Next step up for me will be the AD2K. 

Same here I also have the AD900 and its just fantastic but I need finding something that is closed. I don't mind about sacrificing bass.
 
 


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What exactly is this audio technica sound every is mentioning? Is it just a common frequency curve pattern or is it something else? Music played through headphones is either coloured or neutral. What exactly is different about AT?

Its the sound signature.

 
 

 

[estreeter]

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Its the sound signature.

 
 

ROFLMAO - I suspect he wants a little more detail than that ! 
 
Read this and profit (the closed models - even the portable ES7/ESW9 - share the trademark 'sweet treble', btw)::
 
http://www.headfonia.com/audio-technica-ad-series-ad300-ad700-ad900-ad1000prm-ad2000/
 
The general signature of the AD-series is that they give you a big, open, and spacious sound. I can’t think of another headphone that rivals them in this area, even including the famed AKG K501 and even the Sennheiser HD800. As I was talking earlier, the openness of the AD series easily rival the Stax Lambda (which is more open sounding than the Omega 2) headphones, though I may give a slight edge to the AD headphones as being ultimately more spacious. It’s even more impressive, considering that the headphones don’t need heavy amplification to accomplish that — something that can’t be said with the AKG K501 or the Stax Lambdas, which require a special electrostatic driver to work. The fit and the comfort is mostly excellent, both due to the very light weight of the headphones and the superbly designed headband and pads design by Audio Technica. The big frame may not be that ideal for small heads, but it seems to provide a good fit for most people.