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Even before actually trying on the pair, a few things will stand out. The lattice grill at the back of the driver cups is something that will instantly catch your eye. With Audio-Technica’s signature wing design, the 200g weight (which is quite light to begin with) is barely felt on your noggin. They’re supremely comfortable.
The build quality of the headphones is a bit of a paradox. They don’t seem to be badly built, but at the same time give you the impression of being flimsy.
The sound on most tracks had a spacious feel to it. Being open cans, there was hardly any pressure. There is little or no isolation to speak of. While this is not a headphone for bass heads, to its credit we should say that it played our 30Hz sample which is usually an accomplishment in itself for headphones in this price range. However the sample wasn’t as hard hitting as it should have been. The bass sounded less impactful and a little loose even. Cymbals are extremely pronounced thanks to the near-neutral, sharp, rich and p[leasing. The sound signature of the ATH AD-300 is decidedly bright, even bordering on the sibilant but most non-discerning ears won’t notice anything amiss. The sound quality is above average and the comfort is phenomenal. At a price of Rs 3,550 the ATH-AD300 make for a perfect maiden purchase for anyone gingerly taking their first steps into the audiophile arena. Since they’ve been officially discontinued, availability may be an issue.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Driver Type: Open-air Dynamic;
Driver size: 40 mm
Frequency response: 20-25,000 Hz;
Maximum input power: 300 mW;
Sensitivity: 96dB/mW at 1 kHz;
Impedance: 32 ohms
CONTACT:
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Phone: 022-65783862
Email: support@pristinenote.com
Web site: www.pristinenote.com
MRP: Rs 3,800 SRP: Rs 3,550