[nickrobotron]

These are probably the two coolest looking headphones on the market, IMO. I've read so much about the ES7 and am thinking of buying a pair, but I'd like to know more about the SQ5 since they're a little cheaper, and a little sweeter looking. Has anyone heard both pairs? Also interested in a comfort comparison. Thanks!

nick

 

[nickrobotron]

They'd both be unamped, too. Coming out of an iPod or a portable CD player.

 

[3X0]

SQ5 sweeter looking than the ES7!?

Well I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder..

More relevant: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/aud...th-sq5-273545/

A user found the SQ5 a step below the ES7 in SQ.

 

[matt_wants]

I was scouting around for headphones today (yeah, I see this is an expensive hobby to get into!) and I came across the ES7s and I'll so be getting a pair in white when money is available. Lovely looking cans.

 

[facelvega]

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Originally Posted by nickrobotron /img/forum/go_quote.gif These are probably the two coolest looking headphones on the market, IMO. I've read so much about the ES7 and am thinking of buying a pair, but I'd like to know more about the SQ5 since they're a little cheaper, and a little sweeter looking. Has anyone heard both pairs? Also interested in a comfort comparison. Thanks! nick

I also thought that the SQ5 looked better than the ES7-- until I saw them in person. The ES7 also sound distinctly better to my ear. I don't think I could live with the SQ5 knowing that the ES7 was out there, and not so very much more expensive.

 

[aegid]

Definitely the ES7, unless you have some burning desire for the rectangular shape of the SQ5. The prices of both are close enough to make it irrelevant.