[Chris J]

It can be confusing, I have heard the same pair of ESW9 twice, approx. 18 months apart, I thought they sounded bassier the first time I heard them, and more balanced the second time. 

 

[seqasim]

If anyone is looking for a sexy recabled esw9 I have one up for sale I'm trying to move to make money for an amp. 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/665051/sexy-recabled-ath-esw9
 
I just could not get into the comfort with these, even without my glasses. Even then, I can't deny these are real beauties. 

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Using mine today on the train. Great combo (see my sig).

 

[seqasim]

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Using mine today on the train. Great combo (see my sig).

Does it isoalte well enough for you on public transport? 

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Yes, it does. Japans trains are quite quiet and i have small ears.

 

[Chris J]

NEWS FLASH!
 
I have just received a real pair of ATH-ESW9 headphones!
Man, do these sound smooth!

 

[soundeffect]

So what has become of your fake?

 

[Chris J]

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So what has become of your fake?

 
Returning them to the original seller.

 

[soundeffect]

Good, I don't know if I could live with a fake in the house. Kind of like a reminder.

 

[kookoo]

If i knew it was a fake at the point of purchase and it was at a reasonable price then i'd still buy it just to compare

 

[kookoo]

Hey guys, going back to my last post, I'm actually really interested in getting my hands on some fake ESW9 to compare with the real ones arriving next week. Anybody can point me to where I can find them cheap

 

[soundeffect]

I'll say ebay.  If you see the price is low then most likely it will be a replica. 
 
Anyone tried the velour ear pads from ebay yet? it's description seems to fit the esw9, saw it when I did a search for the esw9.

 

[Chris J]

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Hey guys, going back to my last post, I'm actually really interested in getting my hands on some fake ESW9 to compare with the real ones arriving next week. Anybody can point me to where I can find them cheap

 
If you want a detailed description of the differences between the real ESW9 and the fake ESW10 I had, send me a PM.
The short answer is the fakes just do not sound as refined and smooth as the real ones.
But the build quality is pretty damn good.
I swear, a lot of the parts are real Audio Technica!

 

[kookoo]

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I'll say ebay.  If you see the price is low then most likely it will be a replica. 
 
Anyone tried the velour ear pads from ebay yet? it's description seems to fit the esw9, saw it when I did a search for the esw9.

Ebay was indeed the first place i went but all i could find was in the $300 price range which is an awful lot to spend looking for fakes

 

[Maxx134]

Not understanding why you would want a fake esw9 when you can get a real one for less than 200 even 150 at times on ebay.
I have never seen esw9 or esw10 fakes on eBay, but I have only been looking for a year.
I have recently seen fake monster headphones tho..
I conceed it is interesting to see a fake esw10 I am wondering how shiny is the wood as I am going to spray polyurethane my esw9..
hey Chris can you post a pic?