You're right. They do seem to be getting some praise in that thread. Would be great to get my hands on a pair of these to try, but with Christmas over and the bank a tad bit lower than what it was before, these will have to wait . Though, the comment that "It sounded like an ATH-W5000...

Still don't see any reviews around here . Personally i believe these to be contemporary-styled mid-ranged, if you will, headphones to the "closed" range that audio-technica offers. There aren't many option below the w5000 if you disregard the discontinued models. So I don't see these...

Quote: Originally Posted by moonboy403 Crap is definitely a strong word considering that I like my W5000 just as much as my Stax. I agree with you there. Saying the W5000 is "crap" is way too harsh, sure it has it's shortcomings like it's pickiness and affinity with hi-end...

Those white ones look really out of place for some reason.. On the other hand the pink ones look great.. Maybe i should grab a pair for my sis . Oh right, she's cute as well. mustn't forget that . Quote: Originally Posted by wrecked_porsche I feel this way too. If the A2000 had...

Quote: Originally Posted by discoscience The ESW10jpn and the HPP5 case. I think my search for the perfect headphone is over. Well, over until I can afford to do more than feed myself. Beat me to it . Kudos for the pictures anyhow! *no spoiler tags to hide the...

Lovely picture . These cans always seem to look great in photos! I might up some pics with them beside the matching AT-HPP5 case some time this week. Quote: Originally Posted by palestofwhite Sigh, mine will only arrive end of this or early next month... Ouch, what's with the...

I'll admit, they do have good customer service. Though with them printing the wrong address on the package it took around 2 weeks before they arrived. Generally i don't get much else other than those multiple layers of customs declaration sheets that you usually see slapped onto the top. I...

Noo.. why.. Right after my pair of esw10s arrived . Gah, good thing i don't have a legitimate excuse this time round. Is it just me or do the 1Ks look better than the 2Ks? Maybe they mixed up the cups in manufacturing . Will be on the lookout for direct comparisons to the W5000 here...

I dunno about that. Sure, pricejapan still has them in stock but audiocubes seems to have only 6 left . Heck maybe the majority of them were sent overseas(to head-fi members) and the Japanese didn't even get a chance to grab any . Oh and on different note, i'm very pleased with mine . 'Pico...

I haven't received mine yet(should've last Friday, but no, instead they're sitting at a postal depot 30km away from here while i'm awaiting a response to my inquiry on what i should do.), but from what i've heard they have a fairly strong clamping force; combine that with wooden housing and i'd...

Ricey20's right, it does come with a little velcro-backed pouch. I'd earlier assumed it was sowed in because of the way it's designed, but it is indeed removable after a closer look. I guess if you're intending to place an amp in there as well as a large iPod, one of them will have to be in...

Great pictures there yaluen; the warm lighting is perfect! I dare ask, but how well do these respond to bending considering what i'm hearing about those nasty clamping forces.

*double/bump post Leaning in favor of the DAC1 USB/PRE (if the PRE comes in black..). It's quite far from my budget but seems like it's worth saving for . Does anyone know of a good place i should get these from? Within Australia perhaps?

Us Aussie and Canadian(and probably most of the world) Head-Fiers have hard times ahead of us .

Much appreciated! I do hope they fit in with ATs other 'phones i have.