I've given these a listen and a bit of a comparison to the ESW9's. The ESW9's appear to be more detailed, with more sub bass and a generally more refined sound. That's not to say the HPH-200's aren't any good - they have a benefit as far as comfort goes - much less "clampy". The HPH-200's do...

I just hit the trigger on these as well, for AUD$58 (US$52) delivered, they are a steal. After this experiment, if I don't find a good use for these open cans in the future they might pop up in the buy/sell forum. I already have some EPH-100's and love those, hopefully these will be impress as...

Quote: How dodgy!   How did you pay for them?

i have been using alsamixer to reduce the "headset"  volume and get a voodoo sound like experience with my galaxy nexus. only problem is the setting gets forgotten next time the sound stream stops... so very dangerous for the ear drums. would be great if we could get a mod done for this...

I am still waiting on mine from Audio Affair to be received in Australia. I have checked the Royal Mail tracking code they gave me and it says the item has landed in Australia on the 7th of June but I haven't received it and if I had, I doubt that there would be any update to the shipping...

my audioaffair order has just shipped. woo hoo. :)

i was wondering what the holdup was too... :) all good.

i too have gone for the order from audioaffair.co.uk, after exeltek.com.au is on backorder till "early july" whenever that is. i think it even turns out a little bit cheaper even shipped to Australia :)

the yamaha eph 100's at exeltek are now on backorder, eta July :-( i suppose they will be worth the wait when i finally get them :-)

I've just bought the F60 on ebay second hand yesterday. With limited space on my desk at work I'm going to use it as a stationary source - maybe with the line-out on the dock and a headphone amp (iBasso D2). (Previously was using a netbook w/Musiland monitor 01 us (DAC) + iBasso D2 (amp)).  ...

Quote: OK, So I figured it out. You have to take apart the cup mechanism and then you will be able to remove the swivel mechanism and eventually get to the bits of part 22 on their own. I've epoxy'd the part 22 back together, the swivel isn't quite as smooth as it is on the 'good' side...

It looks like comparing the fakes and the real ones is getting much more difficult... pretty bad for someone trying to snap up a bargain. I'd be sticking with authorised channels and legitimate second hand ones from head-fiers with good feedback.

His ESW9's that were for sale look fake as well http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GENUINE-AUDIO-TECHNICA-EARSUIT-Le-Luxe-HEADPHONES-/260612101555?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_headphone&hash=item3cadb115b3 Judging by this page: http://tinyurl.com/23vm4y5

They do look fake... his response about counterfeit goods wasn't that helpful to his bids either I suspect!   Horribly tempted to bid on them just to find out, heheh.

I am thinking of super-gluing the part while I try and arrange for a replacement bit... and like others here, am wondering how the hell to dismantle the things. I can't undo screw 22 with the cup there in the way and I can't detach the cup from the hinge (17)