So anyone have these yet that can compare to other headphones?  They look pretty sleek.  I would be interested in a comparison to the Ultrasone 780s but I'll take whatever I can get.

For what it is worth, I'm not a fan of my 780s.  I'm going to be looking to replace them as my "work" headphones.  They are, however, awesome at isolation if that is important to you.  I can listen to loud volumes and no one can hear what I am playing.  I do occasionally listen to some hip-hop...

I'm no expert like others on these forums, but the HD580 is one awesome can, I'm glad I bought them new right before they became hard to find.  They are glorious with classical and opera.

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Hmmm, I might wait for the next ATH headphone then. Money is burning a whole in my pocket though.

Thanks guys. Things would sure go easier if I could find somewhere to audition these things.

Hi head-fi! I am using an iBasso D10 at work with my Ultrasone HD-780s. I do not like the 780s, they are too harsh for me. But I really like their isolation at work. I need real good isolation because I like to listen to music loud. With search and browsing I have seen the following...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rideau Yes, They will. Thanks!

Anyone know if an iBasso D10 would be enough to drive these? Thinking about a set of these for work.

Where are you guys finding these ESW10s for sale? Used? I see the ESW9s on amazon, but I don't know how much they are different.

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