I need some aiding on buying headphones,

Choosing between Alessandro MS-1 and Audio Technica ATH AD700

They are within same price range, but the AT seems to have outstanding soundstaging, however the bass is poorer than the MS-1, how much poorer I'm not sure.

Would you guys have a say on this? Whether the MS-1 or the AD700 is a better buy? Need not weigh price into the equation.

Ah, I'd have to hear them first before making up my mind. I could probably do this in the UK

I'll get back to you regarding my choices next year.. in July.

ijan, thanks for pointing out the size, but I'll be planning to stay indoors with the AD700 as they are open headphones..~

Likewise with the MS-1, I give weird stares at people who bring big headsets around too.. so I wouldn't be bringing them outdoors..

Now with size aside, how is the sound? How does it compare to the MS-1? Or would I have to find this out myself?~

Thanks, please do a personal opinion/review on the AD700 and a slight comparison with MS-1

Cheers.

@alamaklor

doesn't matter, a review on the AD700 would be sufficient for gauging

Alamaklor! What's your say on the AD700s?

AT is much cheaper in Japan.

Probably close to 25% cheaper, or more.

Much cheaper.

Could probably get ATH W5000 + HA 5000 combo for below $ 1,400 USD

You're being charged more because AT is exclusive to Japan, getting it anywhere else in the world is likely to be a privelledge.