[imackler]

Thanks a lot for the response!

 

[technica18]

Can anyone please comment on the sound leakage of the ESW9, specially compared to the HD25?  I'm more concerned about noise getting out rather than outside noise coming in.

 

[countolaf]

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Can anyone please comment on the sound leakage of the ESW9, specially compared to the HD25?  I'm more concerned about noise getting out rather than outside noise coming in.

It does leak a bit but in a no major way. Obviously HD-25 performs better here but I don't really see it as a big of an issue. I use mine in office and it doesn't really disturb my colleagues at all.

 

[Hooster]

Sound leakage is not an issue at safe volume levels.

 

[technica18]

Thanks for the replies. I went ahead and got them anyways since I had wanted them for a while and at $200 I couldn't resist. By the way, is there any chance that Best Buy would sell fake ones?

 

[AnAnalogSpirit]

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Thanks for the replies. I went ahead and got them anyways since I had wanted them for a while and at $200 I couldn't resist. By the way, is there any chance that Best Buy would sell fake ones?

I would say that Best Buy selling fakes would be highly doubtful. Just parouse the thread and double check the box images and if they ARE difffent than Best Buy's box, you can ALWAYS call Audio-Technica to verify that Best Buy is selling the real deal, or ask the manager at the Best Buy to provide proof the ATH-ESW9 is a genuine Audio-Technica Product before purchase.

 

[AnAnalogSpirit]

Oh, Question to all ESW9(a) fans: Have you seen the new ESW11LTD yet?? It looks alot like an "updated" ESW9 with a headband much more reminiscent of the EARSUIT ES10 with titanium earcup shells. Also (haven't investigated) but the look of the headband joints look different and may be more "solid" than those of the ESW9. However, your wallet will hate you for falling in a lovestruck trance and reaching for your credit card to buy them... they are a bit pricey compared to the ESW9...
 
I also found a current pricelisting on a recent Japanese site HERE for the newer Audio-Technica Lineup. Prices in Japanese Yen, so Google is your friend and or use a Currency Convertor page...

 

[heyalbert]

 
New ESW9 owner checking in!

 

[dallan]

Nice grain on that pair!

 

[oshitomaha]

So Would you say that these Audio Technica ATH ESW9A are like some sennheiser's HD 598 except in close back version?

 

[dallan]

For $200. they are a no brainer.  I have three portable headphones and i would have been okay with just this one actually.

 

[Tunster]

Just ordered some off of Amazon.com for $199.99. The price is amazing still after import tax/shipping compared to what I paid 5-6 years ago for them when importing them from Japan to the UK. Always loved the sound and cannot justify paying more money on the ESW11s when they arrive.

 

[countolaf]

Just read about the ESW11 right now. I'm not really seeing that many difference aside from that 'Limited Edition' text and the bigger 53mm drivers. The looks are mostly just the same and I really don't feel the price difference is worth it.
 
The ESW10jpn, I think looks more sophisticated.
 

 

[heyalbert]

Ended up returning my ESW9's... they were nice and all, but I couldn't get used to them. They had way too much squeeze, even after trying to bend the headband. They were super uncomfortable. I tested the Grado 325is which I really liked so now I am thinking about going with the Grado RS1's..

 

[jupitreas]

New ATH-ESW9 owner here, I got them used and recabled with a Canare Starquad cable for a cool... 93 $! Obviously, this was a no-brainer and I pounced on this auction even though I didn't really need a portable. So far, I am very satisfied with their warm and euphonic sound, although I found that they sound better with the treble EQed up a little bit. I can definitely see myself using these headphones as my primary portable, well done Audio Technica.