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post #1 of 6
1/30/12 at 9:37am
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ATH-ES55 are rather stunning!

Deep, wide and detailed bass.
Forward, fast and musical mids.
Sparkley, non fatiguing highs.

All encased in classy looking aluminium cups.

A+ IMO
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post #2 of 6
2/4/12 at 9:28am

Have you ever heard the FC700A? I was wondering how they compare. The ES55 look like the same headphone without the hinged headband. And from your description, they certainly seem similar sounding, although the specs are not identical.

 

FC700A

 

 

Driver Diameter 40 mm
Magnet Neodymium
Frequency Response 10 - 24,000 Hz
Maximum Input Power 500 mW
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW at 1 kHz
Impedance 40 ohms
Weight 130 g (4.6 oz) without cable
Cable 0.5 m (1.6 ft), Y-type
Connector 3.5 mm (1/8") mini stereo, gold-plated
Accessories Included

1.0 m (3.3 ft) extension cord; pouch

 

ES55

 

 

Type Dynamic
Driver Diameter 40 mm
Voice Coil CCAW
Frequency Response 10 - 25,000 Hz
Maximum Input Power 1,000 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW
Impedance 34 ohms
Weight 120 g
Cable 1.2 m Y-type/ OFC
Connector 3.5 mm mini stereo, gold-plate
Accessory Included Protective carrying case

 

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post #3 of 6
2/7/12 at 7:02am
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Different drivers for sure, the power rating and ohms are different, i havent heard the 700 though. The 55 is my new travel can , zx700 gathering dust now!

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post #4 of 6
2/9/12 at 8:50pm

Well the FC700A is one of my favorite small portables, but the hinged construction has always bothered me, so maybe I'll go for the ES55. So they look snazzy in person? How's the cabling? That's always key for me in a portable, and another issue with the FC700A. The cable is too short without the extension, and too long and awkward with it.


Edited by priest - 2/9/12 at 8:51pm
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post #5 of 6
2/10/12 at 9:58am
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The es55 is very classy looking, lovely brushed metal cups and solid construction. The cable is perfect length for putting my cowon d3 into my pocket, its soft rubber, nothing unusual.
i am pretty amazed how open the es55 sound, its very liberating if you are used to closed cans.
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post #6 of 6
2/10/12 at 9:40pm

Thanks for the information and the plug. Definitely sounds like an improvement on the FC700A, which don't sound open. The ES55 have moved to the top of my list.

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