Audio-Technica ATH-AD2000

Originally published on October 6, 2011 Note: this review is an exact cross-post from post #1 of this thread on Head-Fi, which contains some user discussion on the review that may be relevant to read : http://www.head-fi.org/t/574882/5-year-re-review-audio-technica-ath-ad2000 - download a printable...

- Forward mid-range; speed (impulse response

- Lack of bass; short decay; not very clear-sounding; unnatural mid-range & soundstaging

Great clear sound

I bought them mostly to listen music (folk/soft music) and play games. In both instances, the AD700 is up to the task. Sound is clear, very well defined. During gaming, the large sound stage is impressive. They are light and very comfortable. I read they don't provide a lot of bass.

The AD-2000 gains special distinction by providing high-end detail and being easy to drive without an amp. While the sound can be aggressive, there's not a hint of "bass boost"; to the contrary, the bass seems fully integrated into the overall sound.

Great open and smooth sound

These headphones are comfortable & light to wear, and the sound quality is excellent. The sound is very open and clear and, as AT say, they sound particularly good with classical music (and pretty good with everything else!).