Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 and ATH-ESW9A Thread

[swbf2cheater]

I am definitely in love with my ESW9s, nothing else need be said 

 

[jstockov]

how is the isolation?

 

[superbored91]

the isolation is average; you can hear your outside environment pretty well. Nevertheless, I still love these beautys. Can't believe I got them for just under $150 new xD

 

[alleggerita]

Been going around and auditioning some of the other supra-aural headphones similar in size and price to my ESW9s like the Beats by Dr. Dre series and even some of Pioneer's studio headphones, I still can't find one with a similar sound signature like the ESW9. They are either too bassy with lots of high-end treble details lost or too detailed at the top end that it sounds too bright and lacking on bass.

Needless to say the Beats are just overwhelming in bass while sorely lacking in the midrange and above. I dunno, this might be a biased opinion from me because (1) I'm so in love with my ESW9 and (2) I might be too used to the ESW9's sound signature that other headphones' sound signature just cannot agree with my ears. =X

 

[Szadzik]

 
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Been going around and auditioning some of the other supra-aural headphones similar in size and price to my ESW9s like the Beats by Dr. Dre series and even some of Pioneer's studio headphones, I still can't find one with a similar sound signature like the ESW9. They are either too bassy with lots of high-end treble details lost or too detailed at the top end that it sounds too bright and lacking on bass.

Needless to say the Beats are just overwhelming in bass while sorely lacking in the midrange and above. I dunno, this might be a biased opinion from me because (1) I'm so in love with my ESW9 and (2) I might be too used to the ESW9's sound signature that other headphones' sound signature just cannot agree with my ears. =X

Your ears are perfectly fine giving you the impression that these phones are very good if not the best in its class. They have been very popular for a long time and all that for a reason.
 

 

[Coolsax]

with regard to the esw9a, really interested in purchasing a pair,  has anyone purchased them from the Amazon marketplace seller onsale?  I'm thinking of purchasing these but with the prevalence of fakes for these I want to try and make sure they are selling the legit phones. thanks!

 

[Ikarios]

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Been going around and auditioning some of the other supra-aural headphones similar in size and price to my ESW9s like the Beats by Dr. Dre series and even some of Pioneer's studio headphones, I still can't find one with a similar sound signature like the ESW9. They are either too bassy with lots of high-end treble details lost or too detailed at the top end that it sounds too bright and lacking on bass.

Needless to say the Beats are just overwhelming in bass while sorely lacking in the midrange and above. I dunno, this might be a biased opinion from me because (1) I'm so in love with my ESW9 and (2) I might be too used to the ESW9's sound signature that other headphones' sound signature just cannot agree with my ears. =X

There's nothing wrong with your ears, the ESW9s have a pretty unique signature in its price range and size category. The sound signature doesn't suit my tastes but I can definitely hear why some people would absolutely love it. The Hifiman RE262's sound signature did remind me very much of the ESW9, a full, lush, and sweet midrange with smooth treble and somewhat slow but textured bass.
 

 

[audionewbi]

should i get this or the HD25 II?

 

 

[Szadzik]

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should i get this or the HD25 II?

 

These two are totaly different headphones and you should choose depending on the music type and your sound preferences. I had both and sent HD25s back and kept ESW9s.
 

 

[audionewbi]

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These two are totaly different headphones and you should choose depending on the music type and your sound preferences. I had both and sent HD25s back and kept ESW9s.
 

I want an all rounder but if I had to choice I listen to these genre the most, new age, jazz and trance. So which would be the better choice for me, thanks?
 

 

[Szadzik]

 
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I want an all rounder but if I had to choice I listen to these genre the most, new age, jazz and trance. So which would be the better choice for me, thanks?  

For these genres I would pick ESW9s, but I am not an audiophile or an expert.

 

[AnAnalogSpirit]

Hi, I listen to those genres and find them satisfying on the ESW9A

 

[audionewbi]

what is the different between the S and the A version?

 

 

[alleggerita]

There's no difference. The "A" simply denotes that it's for the American market

 

[audionewbi]

^thanks, looks like ath-ESW9 it is