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.

 

[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?

 

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