Audio Technica Appreciation Thread

[bangdoll]

Actually hor, the IM02 was an impulse buy. I wanted to buy the ATH-ADG1 for my combat flight sims but dunno why I galang gabok end up buying the IM02 instead.

Nevertheless it makes a good match with the DX50 and the over ear loops are the best I have used so far ^_^b

 

[Haonan]

Actually hor, the IM02 was an impulse buy. I wanted to buy the ATH-ADG1 for my combat flight sims but dunno why I galang gabok end up buying the IM02 instead.

Nevertheless it makes a good match with the DX50 and the over ear loops are the best I have used so far ^_^b

Seems to me you have never tried the Sony EX Monitor iem series before (MDR-EX1000/EX800/EX600 series). The over the ear loops on those Sonys are far better in terms of texture and memory flexibility compare to the ones on AT's IM series, true story bro. Despite that I'm a fan of AT, I won't withhold such information as I feel that there is always room for improvement in terms of their products and I know according to Randius, AT SEA is always reading this thread.

The design on the ear-loops on the Sony's are also quite abit softer yet thicker in thickness, i personally prefer them over Westone or AT's designed ones for some reason. May come in with a pic or two next time when I happen to do a photoshoot of my own IM02's again next time.

 

[FatalethaL]

I agree.

Sony's over-ear hook design is much more comfortable to the skin and it feels good to touch also (or is it just me??).

 

[victbk]

TX/TS-500 & Ortofon tips feedbacks

Hi, Thanks for the advices.

Have not read ClieOS blog, can you provide me your feedback.

Do you have experience with Ortofon tips? Are they better compare to Comply?

Go E1PersonalAudio and look for David, ask him for the TS-500 series Comply tips. The original Complies that comes bundled with the IM series lineup are all based on T-500 series, so when choosing the TX or TS series just opt for the 500 series.

If you haven't been reading ClieOS blog which he had reviewed the TS series previously before against the normal T series, I can come in to give you my own feedback as I have tried those 3 series by Comply before, generally in most situations the TS series should help fix your problem easily. They shd have small size ones, just ask them for it.

 

[weng]

Actually hor, the IM02 was an impulse buy. I wanted to buy the ATH-ADG1 for my combat flight sims but dunno why I galang gabok end up buying the IM02 instead.

Nevertheless it makes a good match with the DX50 and the over ear loops are the best I have used so far ^_^b

as good as it is, imo it's genre limited. however, increasing the bass a few notches (seem to mask the emphasized treble a little in the process) transforms it into a very genre friendly all rounder . ymmv la...

 

[weng]

Seems to me you have never tried the Sony EX Monitor iem series before (MDR-EX1000/EX800/EX600 series). The over the ear loops on those Sonys are far better in terms of texture and memory flexibility compare to the ones on AT's IM series, true story bro. Despite that I'm a fan of AT, I won't withhold such information as I feel that there is always room for improvement in terms of their products and I know according to Randius, AT SEA is always reading this thread.

The design on the ear-loops on the Sony's are also quite abit softer yet thicker in thickness, i personally prefer them over Westone or AT's designed ones for some reason. May come in with a pic or two next time when I happen to do a photoshoot of my own IM02's again next time.

I agree.

Sony's over-ear hook design is much more comfortable to the skin and it feels good to touch also (or is it just me??).

sony xba h3's ear loops is most sedap...

 

[bangdoll]

I have the EX800ST, but didnt work out well for me. Kept slipping out from my upper ears (also the darn long cable). Much the fact I'm on glasses. So its a surprise the IM02 stay put and steady even when I chiong in MRT stations and crowded streets. The H3 was skipped due to the casing been too big for my outer canals.

Anyway, I'm a Sony man by nature

 

[weng]

I have the EX800ST, but didnt work out well for me. Kept slipping out from my upper ears (also the darn long cable). Much the fact I'm on glasses. So its a surprise the IM02 stay put and steady even when I chiong in MRT stations and crowded streets. The H3 was skipped due to the casing been too big for my outer canals.

Anyway, I'm a Sony man by nature

haha you can try the sony tips on it too.

 

[Gloom me]

Hi, Thanks for the advices.

Have not read ClieOS blog, can you provide me your feedback.

Do you have experience with Ortofon tips? Are they better compare to Comply?

Ortofon. Very comfortable. Not a foam fan.

 

[applebig]

Any headphone to recommend?
Preferably within $250.
Looking for wide stage, positional hearing in fps games, need to be able to hear distance, footsteps clearly basically.
Heard of ad700x, any others?
Open for other brand and model as well.
Looking to get creative sbz to pair up with the headphone.

 

[bedlamite]

Reverse your complys, that still gives you the fit and isolation but it doesn't kill the highs

Where could I find Ortofon tips? Jaben?

 

[myhairverypain]

Anyone knows where still stock im02? Tried Stereo and Jaben both OOS. Looks like im02 selling very well.

 

[wensan]

Maybe can try Soundwaves Studio at Bedok Mall or 112 Katong.

 

[LongBigBronzeElephantFish]

Any headphone to recommend?
Preferably within $250.
Looking for wide stage, positional hearing in fps games, need to be able to hear distance, footsteps clearly basically.
Heard of ad700x, any others?
Open for other brand and model as well.
Looking to get creative sbz to pair up with the headphone.

If for gaming, the AD700X, AD900X, A700X or A900X should suffice.
If not can try Audio Technica's new gaming headsets, the ADG1 and AG1. It has a mic and comes with a USB DAC + AMP. (But I suspect the base product is actually the AD700X/A700X)
If you want for music listening also, Highly recommend the A900XLTD. You can get it for around $300 lowest.

 

[applebig]

If for gaming, the AD700X, AD900X, A700X or A900X should suffice.
If not can try Audio Technica's new gaming headsets, the ADG1 and AG1. It has a mic and comes with a USB DAC + AMP. (But I suspect the base product is actually the AD700X/A700X)
If you want for music listening also, Highly recommend the A900XLTD. You can get it for around $300 lowest.

How abt astro a40, sennheiser pc360?
Cause I'm intending to get a creative SBZ too. Scared if i use ad700x, the soundcard capabilities will get very limited.

 

[TeamStereo]

Dear all, we had just received word that the ATH-M50X BL and ATH-A900XLTD from Connect IT are not ordered via Audio Technica S.E.A. Which means that there will be no local warranty for them. Please take note of this while making your purchase. For further queries, please call Audio Technica (S.E.A.) to vertify.

 

[TeamStereo]

How abt astro a40, sennheiser pc360?
Cause I'm intending to get a creative SBZ too. Scared if i use ad700x, the soundcard capabilities will get very limited.

in case you're worried that the headphones will limit the capability of the sound card, you might want to watch this first

 

[koroshiya8]

Anyone knows where still stock im02? Tried Stereo and Jaben both OOS. Looks like im02 selling very well.

asking my fren to check the price in Japan tokyo when he's reach there

 

[BlackOpal]

Dear all, we had just received word that the ATH-M50X BL and ATH-A900XLTD from Connect IT are not ordered via Audio Technica S.E.A. Which means that there will be no local warranty for them. Please take note of this while making your purchase. For further queries, please call Audio Technica (S.E.A.) to vertify.

sure boh? i thought they are authorise dealers for audio technica

 

[Randius]

sure boh? i thought they are authorise dealers for audio technica

Nope. I have heard about this straight from AT SEA as well. They were selling the A900XLTD even before AT SEA had gotten their 1st batch of stock. I was advised not to buy the A900XLTD from them because there won't be local warranty.