Extra pads (see Beyer DT1770/Shure SRH1540, etc), extra cables (be it phone specific, coiled, etc... But oops, fixed cables), not everyone has pelican cases right and left, again Beyer/Shure comes to mind (doesn't need to be a pouch). And I don't mean it should "add" to the price. It should be part of the price!!



Had the A900x, to my ears, mids were indeed emphasized...



I agree with the last statement. Manufacturers are going trigger happy with price points! I just think AT should revamp their series properly. I did not really notice any changes with woodies W1000x/z, of course I didn't have them for long, but I just think the same thing will happen with these. And with nothing new literally to offer other than new makeup... Not sold. These would have to excel on sound alone and I just don't think AT put too much effort on the changes. Couple that with the same design, doesn't seem they did anything to attenuate outside sound, these usually leak a bit as well so it's a "closed-back" in a huge market of cheaper headphones that might do a better job.



This is all assumptions of course, but they are based on the previous "upgrade" to their woodie series... If their prices ARE NOT competitive, then I would not be compelled to buy one.



Of course, that's just my opinion. Again, hopefully AT surprises me/us.