jimbob747
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So looking forward to picking these up!
Got mine ESW9A from Beach Camera Amazon storefront, $220. Now I'm selling my M50).
Really like the sound signature, lush and smooth, good textured bass that has the power but is never overpowering. A very musical and engaging headphone. Also a very beautiful headphone.
Would wish for a ESW10JPN, but improvement not worth the investment to me)
There are cons - pressure on the ears causes discomfort after 2-3 hours though. Still I listen to them much more then I listened to ATH-M50, which I find lacking in the mids, or is it just me.
Yup, the ESW9's are known for their uncomfortable earpads, but sound-wise they are praised for their mids/vocals. How do these headphones fair for electronic music? I'm thinking of either buying the ESW9's or the Ultrasone DJ1 Pro's.
Quality of digital cable should make absolutely no difference whatsoever even the difference with analogue is questionable (but not worth bringing up here).
I feel ESW9 lacks treble clarity and sparkle for electronic along with speed. ES10 might be the way to go, but seems rather overpriced.
I feel ESW9 lacks treble clarity and sparkle for electronic along with speed. ES10 might be the way to go, but seems rather overpriced.
I wish I was wrong but they look like on ear cans since the cups are kind if small .If they are I have to save up for the w10000z or the w 5000.
There are cons - pressure on the ears causes discomfort after 2-3 hours though. Still I listen to them much more then I listened to ATH-M50, which I find lacking in the mids, or is it just me.
The cups can can angle and turn. Instead of wearing them parrallel to your head, try angling them out, to a similair angle to how your ears stick out. This way, they're more SITTING ON your ears as opposed to crushing them into your head. I did this on a 4+ hour bus ride with no discomfort.
Comparing M50's and ESW9's is apples and oranges. They're incredibly different headphones. Two different styles for two different uses. If you're looking for bass and you bought the ESW9's expecting it than you're a fool who didn't do your research. ESW9's are darker sounding general use headphones, with a concentration in string instruments and female vocalists (comparable to the W5000 in this manner, but much darker), the M50's are DJ styled headphones with an emphasis on bass. It's like comparing a spoon with a fork, they're both used for different things.