Audio-technica ATH-AD 500X vs 700X

[ganderthepanda]

What audible difference is there between these two headphones? is it worth the difference in price? Thinking of picking up a pair, Thanks

Prices ; (Amazon.co.uk)
AD500x - £120
AD700x - £160

If you have another suggestion please list it, budget is around £100, looking for good soundstage for fps games.

 

[ganderthepanda]

if i recall correctly a bit more improved quality to sound, a bit more bass and slightly less separation in audio as you go up the line. there isnt as much difference from 500x to 700x or 700x to 900x (there is some) although going 500x to 900x you might notice a more significant improvement.

the best value for budget (in the ad-series) would be the 500x however they are a bit overpriced in UK. hard to make the call between 500x and the dt990 though given the pricei difference (if buying an amplifier isnt a concern) but that depends on your preferences and your ears.

i would try to listen to all the headphones above locally if you can. we can describe them all you want however you will not really know what you like until you hear them.

Would it be worth getting imports from US?

 

[ssddx]

depends on what you wanted. for the 990-250 you have the better price. for the ad series or hd series it might not be worthwhile unless you got a higher end model. for the hifiman its your only real option as local prices are insane for you.

 

[ganderthepanda]

depends on what you wanted. for the 990-250 you have the better price. for the ad series or hd series it might not be worthwhile unless you got a higher end model. for the hifiman its your only real option as local prices are insane for you.

Found a website that calculates the import tax, for the AD900X it would cost less than the AD500X and be here in 8-10 days + insurance 0_o

Total customs value (CIF): £95.15
This is the amount that customs values your import at
- Duty: £0.00
- VAT: £19.03
Total import duty & taxes due: £19.03
This is the amount that needs to be paid to customs
Total landed cost: £114.18
This is the total cost of importing, including product, shipping, insurance and import duty & taxes

 

[ssddx]

which means you could get the ad900x for about $18 more than the 990. still kind of hefty given that the 900x is a $150 headphone while the 990 is a $200 headphone but certainly better than buying locally right?

if you're dead set on the ad-series then go for it. just realize if you're importing that you're going to be pretty much stuck with them as returns would be complicated and expensive. dealing locally with say amazon uk returns are much easier.

 

[ganderthepanda]

which means you could get the ad900x for about $18 more than the 990. still kind of hefty given that the 900x is a $150 headphone while the 990 is a $200 headphone but certainly better than buying locally right?

if you're dead set on the ad-series then go for it. just realize if you're importing that you're going to be pretty much stuck with them as returns would be complicated and expensive. dealing locally with say amazon uk returns are much easier.

As I said from the beginning I want the best soundstage I can get, and if the 900X is better than the 500X I was originally looking at, thats all the better for me, thanks for your input, had my needs been purely for listening to music/watching movies I may have gone for the 990 instead, but I have speakers so I'd use them instead.

 

[sora]

I would personally just try my best to get the AD900X headphones!

 

[ganderthepanda]

I would personally just try my best to get the AD900X headphones!

Looks like I'm importing... Thanks guys

 

[zac92]

the ad500x is anemic on bass and while many might say it is bass-less this is not completely true. it has punchy mid-bass however it doesnt extend very far (which is why its called anemic and bass-less). this lack of low end bass however gives a distinct advantage in fps games since you can more easily hear footsteps. the ad500x (and upper level models) also have one of if not the widest soundstages for your budget.

its worth getting the ad900x over the 500x but not so much the 700x over the 500x. some people have even used the ad500x and bought the drivers for the ad2000/ad2000x and stuck them the ad500x frame for a cheap version of the top tier AT offers.

normal bass levels would be something like the hd598/558/518. the ad500x is a bit anemic on anything low end but still is tight and punchy on mid levels.

I'm looking for a set of headphones for basically just fps gaming. Do i get the AD500X or something else?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

This thread is 3 years old.