Hi Inks! Mind if you also post the other measurements on the CKS1000? I'm quite interested. I wish Rin would analyze some Audio-Technicas too even though he may dislike them, for reference purposes at least.

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The WS99 indeed has good amount of bass. It must be your source that is the problem, not producing enough juice to power it up. The damsel indeed is quite sensitive but a bit so-so when it comes to SPL (only about 100 db) Try using other portable source like a cowon or sansa, or buy a cheap amp...

Quote: I feel you sir. It does happens. LOL

Quote: Not necessarily. Price range sometimes doesn't tell everything, but if you already have preference everything stops there.

Quote: Like I said in my post, insufficient power and/or high output impedance can really affect the sound. if your ipod doesn't seem to make your headphone sound as it should then it could be either or both the problems that I stated that is causing the problem. I think for most ipods...

Quote: The ATH-WS99 has SPL of 103 db and a impedance of 37 ohms, so yeah you won't get any significant improvement in sound quality from amping because these phones were sensitive enough to be driven by portable players straight from the HP jack, (the headphones were designed to be used in...

It's the same as any hobby. My sis always wonder why I buy expensive headphones (although it's just my own definition of "expensive" since most of my gear has a price limit of around 100-200$ only) Then I counter her with another question; why do you buy expensive perfumes? And she would just...

Quote:     I'm quite confused about your remarks on the midrange though at least the bass is better so I guess that'd make some assurance for me. The ES10 hasn't really lowered in price for the past couple years so I think the WS99 is a more logical choice, sound to value wise. many...

Someone may have asked this question already so forgive me for that. Well, this ATH-WS99 comes with a 53mm driver right, same driver size as the more expensive ATH-ES10. My question is, are they comparable, sound-wise? If so, which one is better overall? 

Quote: Yeah, same here. Guess you can't trust everything most people say, until you experience them yourself. At first, before I bought mine, I thought I wouldn't be able to enjoy them during commutes, but the moment I stuff them in using the large tips I was surprised. The isolation really...

To those who owns the FXZ100/200, how would you compare their bass performance to JVC's FX700s and their sound as a whole? 

Quote: How's the feel of it? How's the weight of those drivers? Don't they slip down while you move? How did you wear them? How's the isolation? And more importantly, how's the bass?

Quote: More like a ES10 turned wood. Doesn't spark my enthusiasm that much. The headband design is almost identical to the old ES models (not to mention, the same weak plastic material which doesn't promote good durability) which means this too will not isolate that good. And the...