Audio Technica Audiophile Ath-Ad2000x Open-Air Headphones

Audio Technica Audiophile ATH-AD2000X Open-Air Headphones

• Audiophile-quality open-air headphones deliver clear, natural vocal and instrumental reproduction, a smooth tonal balance, precise imaging and superlative dynamic range
• Large-aperture 53 mm drivers and CCAW voice coils for superior sound reproduction
• No sense of pressure on the ears, resulting in a completely natural sensation
• 3D Wing Support Housing offers a vibration-proof mechanism that provides comfortable support for a better listening experience
• Extremely comfortable ear-fitting pads

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Brand : Audio-Technica
Category : Electronics,Headphones, Earbuds & Accessories,Headphones & Earbuds,Over-Ear Headphones
Rating : 4.4
Price : US $718
Review Count : 105
SalesRank : 0

Audio Technica Audiophile ATH-AD2000X Open-Air Headphones

• The AD2000x are a unique set of headphones. They offer a less-than-common sound signature, form, and aesthetic that I find very enjoyable.Comfort: 8/10The AD2000x have a light clamp, so there isn\'t too much pressure anywhere on your head, where some headphones put too much pressure on your upper jaw or ears. The earpads are extremely short-haired and smooth like silk. They are somewhat thin, but they are cushy enough to be comfortable. Audio-Technica uses its unique headband-wing system instead of a traditional headphone top, and I honestly like the system. It helps contribute to the low clamping pressure, and it feels even across the top of the head. It feels very similar to a regular headphone top, to me.Sound: 9/10These headphones, I feel, are very airy and spacious. I\'ll jump right into this by saying how the upper-mids are what is emphasized in this headphone. Percussion and stringed instruments are bright and in the spotlight, and vocals are very clear (especially female vocals). The midrange, overall, is very well-presented and not at all distant. This is a very in-your-face headphone. If you want to listen to orchestral music that relies on a lot of treble instruments and higher-pitched strings, this is for you. If you listed to a lot of percussive music, like sample-based music riddled with drums, these are for you as well. Now, something that others may disagree on is that I feel as if the highs (treble) is also emphasized, in addition to the upper-mids. I\'ve looked at frequency response charts, and while they all seem to show the upper-mids raised and the highs reduced in comparison, these headphones don\'t sound like that\'s the case. They are very clear and the highs are sparkly. High cymbals and other high-frequency instruments sound very bright. I would say these sound very treble-focused as well as upper-midrange-focused. Now, the soundstage is very good as well if you\'re looking for something wider than what some other closed headphones can provide (like the HD600). I might just be interpreting the sparkling highs and upper-mids as increased soundstage, but if so, it\'s a convincing misinterpretation. The soundstage isn\'t as wide as the Philips X2, but it\'s more than the HD600. Finally, and this is one of the few cons I have for this headphone, the bass is what I would call lacking. The bass is there, it\'s not completely sucked out of this headphone, but it\'s definitely south of neutral. Mid-bass has a relatively-weak thump, and the sub-bass doesn\'t extend down very far past 30hz. At that point, you really hear it more than feel it, when on other headphones you\'d feel more rumble. Also, because of this lesser bass, the headphone can sound a little tinny compared to other, more neutral headphones with more bass. Still, this doesn\'t take away from the headphones too much, and it even helps them to sound more bright and upper-mid-focused, so it\'s all a part of the unique sound. You could still use these for electronic music if you care about clarity and treble/upper-mids, and aren\'t too focused on pure bass. If you are the reverse, and you do care about bass over everything else, I\'d recommend the Philips X2.Headphone comparison:Sennheiser HD600 (very popular neutral headphone): The AD2000x are brighter than the HD600, absolutely. The upper-mids and treble come together to make these sound very bright and shiny compared the neutrality of the HD600. The mids on the HD600 clean and very consistent throught the whole midrange, but the AD2000x emphasizes the upper-mids for female vocals above all else, which helps it achieve a crisper sound. The bass on the AD2000x is lacking compared to the HD600, which has a neutral amount of bass, but the neutral amount is still more by a long-shot. The AD2000x are not as punchy and rumbly, in the mid-bass and sub-bass respectively, as the HD600. For soundstage, the AD2000x has more soundstage, while the HD600 is more intimate and sounds more like left-center-right, as well as sounding closer to you than the AD2000x. I would take the AD2000x for gaming over the HD600 if I only focused on highs and soundstage. The treble is cleaner on the AD2000x, or at least the raised highs on them make it sound as if it is. The AD2000x are overall a \"cleaner\" sounding headphone than the HD600, and has more clarity. However, the AD2000x also sounds \"thin\", mostly because of it\'s lesser bass and lower-mids, and its more upper-mids and treble. They sound like there\'s less presence than the HD600, and it sounds like the AD2000x are less full-bodied; the HD600 sounds more even overall and doesn\'t sound as \"tinny\" (using quotation marks because the AD2000x aren\'t all that tinny on their own, but are a bit in comparison to the HD600). For comfort, the AD2000x has lighter clamp than the HD600, and fits much looser than the HD600. The AD2000x wings aren\'t uncomfortable and feel like a normal headphone band. However, the HD600 are still more comfortable, as the pads are less silky but are more squishy, Also the ear shape is more fitting of an ear, being an oval, compared to the AD2000x circular pads. The HD600 feel more even overall and have less risk of coming off your head accidentally.Overall, the AD2000x is for when you want a headphone that is not at all neutral, but emphasizes upper-mids for vocals, stringed instruments and percussion, and care less about bass quantity. I have the HD600 as a neutral headphone, the Philips X2 for a bassy headphone, and I have these to fill the niche of a upper-mid/treble headphone, and it does a great job of that.
• I was looking for great headphones that could last for years to come. I liked the sound and love the open back nature of the headphone. I will switch the pads soon. From owning the ATH-AD500x I was so impressed that I went straight to the top. It is nice to have a cheap one that won\'t cost a fortune if they get destroyed and a nice one for home listening only.
• These headphones are amazing for vocals, particularly for female vocals. Folk, jazz and acoustic music really shine as well. I have built a fair collection of HPs over the years and all the ones I\'ve kept have their strong suits. However, I haven\'t found any that do nearly as well on female vocals as these. I rarely listened to female vocals prior to picking these up through HPs just because I couldn\'t find one that voiced it to my preferences. Others were a bit too shouty or edgy with the high notes. These are the only HPs that I\'ve found that have that perfect balance of letting the vocals shine and having control at the high notes that they don\'t have the issues I mentioned earlier. The soundstage is tremendous. I find them to be extremely comfortable as well. The bass isn\'t powerful, but it\'s definitely there with the right tracks.I think these are are on par with the Senn 650/600 and HE-560/500s. They each have their strengths and weaknesses, but I\'m putting the AD2000x in my rotation.My only negative, but not enough to take off a star is how expensive replacement pads are. I bought these as used from Amazon and they came as described. However, when I buy used headphones I usually replace the pads. Genuine pads for these are very expensive at $59. The used price plus new pads are still cheaper than new, but the difference isn\'t huge. Also, since these aren\'t the most well known headphones out there, finding knock-offs hasn\'t been easy.
• Soundstage: 4/5Bass/Lows: 5/5Mids: 5/5Highs: 4.5 / 5Comfort: 3/5Overall, this is a great set of high-end cans that sound amazing. The sound is spacious and breathable but not spread out in too large of a soundstage, giving it remarkable detail and clarity, especially in the mids. I\'m also very impressed with its low end, the bass is deep, tight and extremely detailed in a way i\'ve not heard from any other headphones. And to boot, it can be driven by an iPhone as easily as EarPods (although I still use my FiiO E12 mobile amp, and recommend you do as well for sound quality and volume). Their biggest flaw is in comfort... these are among the most uncomfortable headphones to wear for an extended period of time. It\'s nothing intolerable, don\'t get me wrong, but compared to my DT-990s which sat like pillows on your head, these will clamp down hard on the side of your head. The way they\'re built is sort of odd, without the headband going across the top, so all the weight goes onto the side of your head and this can really hurt your ears after a while. The cans are also really smaller than what they should be, so you will get some physical pressure on the ears. But it\'s not horrible or anything, they are extremely comfy compared to, say, the ATH-M50s.
• I\'m comparing these to sennheisers HD500 series. when it comes to comfort Audio Technica falls short drastically. I am constantly adjusting these headphones and cant go more than a couple hours without removing them. However the sound quality is superior and has a nice balanced range. If you\'re willing to compromise on comfort for sound quality then go for it.
• Audio Technica did a wonderful job with the ATH-AD2000X headphones. It\'s no exaggeration to say that they are hard to beat in any price range. They are a joy to listen to with the way they present music to your ears. Without coloring the music, they have a wow factor in the presence of the sound stage and imaging making you feel as though you\'re in the room with the musicians. Their comfort level is great making them conducive for hours of listening pleasure.

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