[ArchDragoon]

Dear All,
 
I would like to confirm that SONY MUC-S12SM1 working fine with ATH-WS1100 as it provide better bass (Tight and strong) and cleaner background. Very happy with this cable.
 
 

 

 

[r7g0]

Any comparison to the MDR-1A?

 

[ArchDragoon]

I have sell my MDR-1A to get this ws1100 and I'm happy about it.
 
WS1100 have wider soundstage and higher detail than MDR-1A. Though the amount of bass is difference. If you like a lot of bass then go for MDR-1A but if you like to have a good amount of bass while also have a high detail in music then go for WS1100.

 

[Mark Up]

The MDR-1A wasn't just bassy, the high end was a bit shrill. The ATH-M50x is also harsh in the treble. I wonder how these are.

 

[ArchDragoon]

If you find M50X had harsh treble I want to say WS1100 also had a bit harsh treble  

 

[Mark Up]

Thanks for the response. That's good to know as it can only be gotten from Japan at this time. I'll wait for US release and graphs.

 

[onitafmw55]

a cord can really alter sound?  impressively so or just a little bit? 

I personally didn't find the treble as strong as the m50x but maybe because it's a warmer headphone, I didn't notice it as much.  A good headphone, now if only if more headphones used those earpads.  They are really nice. 

 

[ArchDragoon]

  a cord can really alter sound?  impressively so or just a little bit? 

I personally didn't find the treble as strong as the m50x but maybe because it's a warmer headphone, I didn't notice it as much.  A good headphone, now if only if more headphones used those earpads.  They are really nice. 

 
Let say it's able to notice.

 

[Klitschko]

How portable are these? Do they fold up?

 

[ArchDragoon]

No WS1100 cannot fold up.

 

[Mark Up]

Someone, anyone. Please post once these are available in the US as a direct sale (ie. not by way of Amazon from some far east import). Thanks.

 

[chillaxing]

Someone, anyone. Please post once these are available in the US as a direct sale (ie. not by way of Amazon from some far east import). Thanks.

I have one if your interested

 

[Mark Up]

  I have one if your interested

Thanks. I'd be looking for them from a place with a return policy as I'd have to be sure I like them before I decide to keep them. I'm fussy with headphone fit and sound profiles.

 

[mgunin]

Are these actually so open that they can't be used outdoors (not in subway)? Guess these would pair well with a bit bright and analytical iBasso DX50.

 

[discoprince]

Are these actually so open that they can't be used outdoors (not in subway)? Guess these would pair well with a bit bright and analytical iBasso DX50.

I'd say that they can be used portably if you really want to (I have done it), but it's not ideal. There is enough sound leakage that a noisy train or subway is annoying. An average coffee shop is totally fine, I use them at coffee shops all the time. The fact that they don't fold (the ear cups just swivel flat) means they take a lot of space in your bag.