My first set of "REAL" cans!! (56k beware!)

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BrinNutz

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Ok, while I know they aren't much, but it's my first "real" set of cans. I'm a n00b when it comes to this, but I can see, hear, and feel a clear difference in these from anything I've heard before. Unfortunately, I don't have any friends that are into anything that has to do with electronics, to leave it generalized.

Put it this way, I was using these after my bargain Everglide S-500's fell and broke in half. So, I picked up newegg's last pair of Audio Technica ATH-AD700 on Monday, and just got them today!

Wow I say.

I have also purchased one of these little fella's :
cMoy amp which should be here tomorrow I would imagine.

I apologize if this is too many pics, but I'm ecstatic! These might be some of the best macro pics I've taken...(photo n00b as well, FujiFilm S700 first decent camera).
Pics!!
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My ugly mug wearing my new toys...
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Took this so you could see what I listened to first on them, FLAC of course!
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And some connector candy, LOL

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PIITB??? LMAO!! :p
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im debating if i want to purchase the open or closed cans. newegg doesnt have the closed style. and both the open and closed style are 140$ @ audiocubes.

iv been watching the ones on newegg for while but could never get myself to submit order. im currently using icemat siberias that i have had for a year. im by no means a audiophile so getting myself to purchase headphones over 100$ is abit hard when i already have a decent set of can.

your post just made it easier for me. now i must ask myself if i really want closed for 140$ or wait for open style to come back in stock at 104$
 
I have the ATH-A700, which is the closed equivalent of your cans, I guess. They are fantastic, but I kinda regret not getting the open version.

Congrats on your purchase. :)
 
Hey!

I just ordered my cMoy amp too! The sellers name on that eBay listing is John Seaber, he is an engineering student and an expert cMoy builder. Go here for a great thread dedicated to the cMoy and the cMoyBB. Mine should be here sometime next week, I can't wait. I have no doubt you will love your amp. :D
 
I got my AD700's a few weeks back and they are better then my old A700's and A900's. Most probably because they are open cans. Money well spent.

Different preferences though I guess. The closed cans sell more.
 
m4rkNZ said:
I got my AD700's a few weeks back and they are better then my old A700's and A900's. Most probably because they are open cans. Money well spent.

Different preferences though I guess. The closed cans sell more.
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Yup, the open ones especially the AD700 gets highly praised at head-fi for their HUGGGEEEE soundstage and the better sounding open signature. I want a pair now :)
 
nice looking cans. That maybe my next pruchase but undecided about open or closed. how far does sound travel past the user. I game at night and would not like to wake up the wife or have the sound bug her for that matter. DO these open cans carry the sounds far?
 
i just ordered AD700s at newegg for 104$ free shipping. im excited!!!
 
Ryle said:
i just ordered AD700s at newegg for 104$ free shipping. im excited!!!
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Nice score man! They were that price when I got them as well, only I had $4.98 shipping...

Enjoy them man!! They are pretty nice!!
 
rumking26 said:
nice looking cans. That maybe my next pruchase but undecided about open or closed. how far does sound travel past the user. I game at night and would not like to wake up the wife or have the sound bug her for that matter. DO these open cans carry the sounds far?
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Sorry for not seeing this sooner..

If you're worried about sound leakage, then don't get these, you'll want closed for that! These would probably wake up the wife!


One thing I have noticed, is if you like your music CRANKED up and want bass, then these would probably not be the way to go. I'm going to be searching for a good alternative for bass filled music now..=)
 
Can't believe I missed that..

No, I haven't figured that out yet..Was listening to FLAC off of my PC, hence the pic with the G15's LCD focused in, so I could show you what I was listening to...My apologies for getting everyone's hopes up...

If I figure it out, I'll let ya know!!
 
BrinNutz said:
Sorry for not seeing this sooner..

If you're worried about sound leakage, then don't get these, you'll want closed for that! These would probably wake up the wife!


One thing I have noticed, is if you like your music CRANKED up and want bass, then these would probably not be the way to go. I'm going to be searching for a good alternative for bass filled music now..=)
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definitely not my cup of tea cause I am a basshead. I'd like to hear a set regardless.
 
magnetik said:
definitely not my cup of tea cause I am a basshead. I'd like to hear a set regardless.
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I'll be in Chicago once a month. Well, Great Lakes really...(at the base there)

I live in South Bend, IN (not too far from ya!) I might actually make it to the Head-Fi meeting on Feb. 16th

Ricey said:
Audio Technica FTW too! Got some W5000s
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Niice.

matrix563 said:
zune ftw indeed :D

i have some DT-770's :)
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How do those DT-770's sound?
 
Kinda off topic... but would the AD700/900 be able to block out the noise from my friggin xbox360? I have the noisy 2nd gen dvd drive and I sit about 3 feet away from the xbox. I would like to get the A700/900 but ear sweat bothers me... I can't wear my SB45 for too long.
 
they will a little bit. however, you should be ok once in game with the sound going.
 
i have the a900s and they block out ALL sound pretty well. Especially if you have anything on. I bought them when i had roommates and they always got mad cause they would be talking to me forever before i noticed them waving at me.
I've never had the ear sweat problem, I've worn them for extended periods of time as well. Good headphones running off my m^3.
 
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