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Audio-Technica ATH-W5000

While not widely regarded in North America, those that go Audio-Technica often don't come back. A step closer towards perfection than the ATH-W1000, the Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 continues the closed back line replacing the entry level aluminum shell of the ATH-A700 and 900 with more luxurious wood. Known for their comfort, Audio-Technica's ATH-W5000 is no slouch in the sound quality department, improving on the qualities of earlier models. While featuring a closed design which isolates you slightly from the outside world, the large body, wood shell and enormous price tag makes the W1000 a poor option for travel or listening on the go. Rather, it is much better suited for use in a quieter environment for things such as gaming, watching tv or listening to music.

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Audio-Technica ATH-W5000
MSRP $800.00
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  • Impedance: 40ohms
  • Frequency Response: 5-45,000Hz
  • Connector: 1/4"
  • Weight: 340g
  • Isolation: 10dB

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Audio-Technica ATH-W5000

• Closed-back Dynamic Audiophile Headphones

• Audio Technica ATH-W5000 Dynamic Headphones

UPC: 042005144013

EAN: 042005144013

MPN: ATH-W5000

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The Grado RS1 is the masterpiece of the Grado collection, the top-of-the-line product which oozes class both in looks and sound. Utilizing handcrafted mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process, Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality and create a distinct luxurious image for this $700 headphone. Only recently outclassed by...

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Denon AH-D7000

Denon AH-D7000

MSRP  $999.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • closed style helps isolate the listener from their world - where external noise may ruin the listening experience
  • like the D-5000 can be found much cheaper than official MSRP
  • more refined than the AH-D5000 - possible candidate to challenge the best of the best?
Cons
  • much more expensive than the D-5000! Almost double!
  • may still be poorly put together much like the AH-D5000
  • Still non-suiteble for classical and acoustic music. Despite of having more tremble and providing larger stage, than AH-D5000, it's still lack of it in comparison with Audio-Technica ATH-W5000.
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Sennheiser HD 800

Sennheiser HD 800

MSRP  $1,399.95    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • a further improvement of one of the worlds most popular high end headphone series
  • largest dynamic driver - extended frequency response
  • cable is detachable and easy to replace
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  • extremely expensive
  • requires high end sources and amplification to sound its best
  • Does in fact have some high-frequency resonances.
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Audio-Technica ATH-W2002

Audio-Technica ATH-W2002

MSRP  $1,000.00    Released  --

While not widely regarded in North America, those that go Audio-Technica often don't come back. While having a smaller model number than the ATH-W5000, the Audio-Technica ATH-W2002 is Audio-Technica's flagship closed back headphone. Known for their comfort, Audio-Technica's ATH-W2002 is no slouch in the sound quality department, improving on the qualities of earlier models....

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Grado GS1000

Grado GS1000

MSRP  $995.00    Released  April, 2006
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  • much more comfortable for those who have issues with supra-aural comfort on other Grado phones
Cons
  • moves away from the standard Grado sound signature
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Denon AH-D5000

Denon AH-D5000

MSRP  $699.99    Released  January, 2007

With beautiful mahogany cups, the luxury AH-D5000 was Denon's flagship headphone until it was replaced by the AH-D7000 in August 2008. Often overlooked by Headphone enthusiasts due to it's poor price/performance ratio and build quality, the D5000 has recently become popular due to several new modification procedures done by head-fi's Markl. With these modifications...

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