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A good headphone setup can be a cost-effective way for aspiring audiophiles to get a foothold into the world of high-performance audio. Or it can provide a solution for seasoned audiophiles to listen on the go. Judging by their relatively light weight (less than 11 oz.) and by their high-end driver and earcup designs, Audio-Technica's ATH-AP2000Ti headphones look like they will check off both of those boxes nicely. Lots of attention has been paid to the subtleties that can make or break the music presentation. For example, take the 'AP2000Ti's pure titanium housings. The material's extra rigidity cuts down on resonances that can color the sound. Inside those housings are large 53mm drivers, with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating for accurate detail and extra-wide frequency response. That's especially helpful for getting the most out of high-res music sources like digital FLAC or DSD files. You get three detachable headphone cables in the box, including a 4.4mm balanced cable that provides the best possib...