You might try a pair of Ortofon EQ 7s. I used them for years and they are excellent and also the cables hang straight down. I still have a pair of Etys but don't use them anymore.

I bought the ATH IM 02s and like them better then the CK 10s. I think you would like them, lots of detail, bigger Soundstage than the CK10s.

Quote: I believe he is referring to the fact that it is not a tube amp.  I've had one of these since they first came out, and they are solid state amps.  Not a bad little amp, nice sound stage, good detail, slightly warm sound.  Not as refined or smooth as the better portables, but for...

I decided to take one for the team and  just ordered the Muse.  With shipping it was about $98.00 It may take a couple of weeks to arrive, but I'll report back when it does.

Ok, now I see that your picture is of a different side of the box, here, so you are probably ok.  

I recently bought a Q701, and I love the sound, much better than my K 701, but as others have stated you are going to need an amp, and a good powerful one, to get the sound from these cans. Just for the heck of it, I just listened to them out of the computer.  Very anemic sound, low volume...

Quote: Thanks.  I emailed Jan after I posted, and he said 10 days.  So, we shall see.  

Thanks.

I just paid Jan about an hour ago.  What's the usual shipping time to the states you folks have experienced?  Thanks.

I bought a pair of the Senns recently and I am impressed with the sound quality, and the isolation is also good.  I don't think you will be disappointed.

Mine arrived today also.  Just to state my tastes, I use the CK10 and Ortofon eQ7 and like both very much.  I also have an SM 3 and still sometimes like to listen to my Shure E 500.  I still have my ETY 4 P's and occasionally use them.  With all the discussion of sibilance and other problems...

No mail delivery in the U.S. today, national holiday.  I expect mine tomorrow, and I bet many others will arrive tomorrow also for U.S. customers.

Let me add the ATH AD 900.  

  Quote: Thanks a lot! I went to the site and ordered them.

Quote: Can someone post a web address where these are selling for $144?  Thanks.