[dyce]

My ES7s got stolen. I absolutely loved them though. The clamped design on-ear, even if uncomfortable, gave tremendous bass impact in comparison to M50s and my DT770. 
 
So im looking for something that would be better or similar. On-ear and bassy. I listen to music at pretty loud levels and I love the massage it gives me (or that feeling my heads going to explode)
 
 
Thanks.

 

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you should state your budget, but if budget doesn't matter than the es10 should satisfy your need.  I want the es10 so bad.  I'm on the same quest as you and right now I'm looking at the HD25-1 II, but afraid it's going to fall short in the bass area.  I don't know if i'm ready to stretch my bill to get the es10 yet.  I might even try out the esw9a for fun until I can afford the es10.
 
Hey I have a question for you, did any of your amp improve your es7 or M50? 

 

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I'm looking at the HD25-1 II, but afraid it's going to fall short in the bass area.

 
I have the es7 and have listened to my friend's hd25-1 II a few times. In terms of bass amount they're about the same, but I prefer the sennheiser because its bass is punchier. I also liked the sennheiser more because it has less coloration than the es7.
 
In response to OP, look into the akg k81djs. They clamp even tighter than the es7 but I didn't find them uncomfortable (some may tell you otherwise), and they are darker sounding than the es7.

 

[dyce]

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you should state your budget, but if budget doesn't matter than the es10 should satisfy your need.  I want the es10 so bad.  I'm on the same quest as you and right now I'm looking at the HD25-1 II, but afraid it's going to fall short in the bass area.  I don't know if i'm ready to stretch my bill to get the es10 yet.  I might even try out the esw9a for fun until I can afford the es10.
 
Hey I have a question for you, did any of your amp improve your es7 or M50? 

Yes, the ES10, i also have been looking at them too. But I still need to justify spending $400 on a pair of headphones.
The ES7 sounded great unamped through a sansa with the EQ up on the bass. Even the FiiO E3 (found for 6-8 dollars) made the bass even punchier (on top of EQ, and it didn't even distort). The Pa2v2 sounded similar to the E3. Pa2v2 can be had for $60. I also have the ibasso PB1 which is around 250 shipped. I originally bought it for my DT770, but it distorts it (maybe not if i make a balanced cable for it.) But i gave it a try on the ES7 and HOLY crap, the bass was amazing! Though I wouldnt recommend it because I'm pretty deaf. If you are deaf like me, go with the PB1 but I would skip the pa2v2 and get the FiiO E3. 
 
I only tried my M50s with the PA2v2, i didn't enjoy them that much. But my friend had a mini3 which made it a little better (little bit of thumpy bass). 
I should have known that over ear like the m50s and DT770 just cant compare to the on-ear of es7 for bass impact.
 
I bought the AudioTechnica FC-700A (check slickdeals.net) and they sound pretty similar to the ES7 and very nice with the PB1. But i feel the es7 having less ohms (32vs40) was able to be as bass impactful with the FiiO E3 than my FC700a with the pb1 amp. But for 25bucks, not bad.
 
 


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I'm looking at the HD25-1 II, but afraid it's going to fall short in the bass area.

 
I have the es7 and have listened to my friend's hd25-1 II a few times. In terms of bass amount they're about the same, but I prefer the sennheiser because its bass is punchier. I also liked the sennheiser more because it has less coloration than the es7.
 
In response to OP, look into the akg k81djs. They clamp even tighter than the es7 but I didn't find them uncomfortable (some may tell you otherwise), and they are darker sounding than the es7.

Thanks ill consider them.

 

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thanks dyce I might look into the fiio E3.  I like the speed of the es7 bass, but I still want it to pack a little harder punch.  The quantity is also fine with them.  I also find that the ES7 can sometime lack refinement.  All and all, the ES10 is suppose to resolve all of that, but just like you $400 is a lot of money without being able to hear it or return it if I don't like.  Really I think I just need an amp and the mini3 and fiio E7 has been on my to do list, but fund is always a problem with this hobby.  I've also been considering buying a better source like a cowon S9 for it's EQ capability.  I heard it's bass boost option are pretty cool.  ah, the decisions.
 
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you should state your budget, but if budget doesn't matter than the es10 should satisfy your need.  I want the es10 so bad.  I'm on the same quest as you and right now I'm looking at the HD25-1 II, but afraid it's going to fall short in the bass area.  I don't know if i'm ready to stretch my bill to get the es10 yet.  I might even try out the esw9a for fun until I can afford the es10.
 
Hey I have a question for you, did any of your amp improve your es7 or M50? 

Yes, the ES10, i also have been looking at them too. But I still need to justify spending $400 on a pair of headphones.
The ES7 sounded great unamped through a sansa with the EQ up on the bass. Even the FiiO E3 (found for 6-8 dollars) made the bass even punchier (on top of EQ, and it didn't even distort). The Pa2v2 sounded similar to the E3. Pa2v2 can be had for $60. I also have the ibasso PB1 which is around 250 shipped. I originally bought it for my DT770, but it distorts it (maybe not if i make a balanced cable for it.) But i gave it a try on the ES7 and HOLY crap, the bass was amazing! Though I wouldnt recommend it because I'm pretty deaf. If you are deaf like me, go with the PB1 but I would skip the pa2v2 and get the FiiO E3. 
 
I only tried my M50s with the PA2v2, i didn't enjoy them that much. But my friend had a mini3 which made it a little better (little bit of thumpy bass). 
I should have known that over ear like the m50s and DT770 just cant compare to the on-ear of es7 for bass impact.
 
I bought the AudioTechnica FC-700A (check slickdeals.net) and they sound pretty similar to the ES7 and very nice with the PB1. But i feel the es7 having less ohms (32vs40) was able to be as bass impactful with the FiiO E3 than my FC700a with the pb1 amp. But for 25bucks, not bad.
 
 


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I'm looking at the HD25-1 II, but afraid it's going to fall short in the bass area.

 
I have the es7 and have listened to my friend's hd25-1 II a few times. In terms of bass amount they're about the same, but I prefer the sennheiser because its bass is punchier. I also liked the sennheiser more because it has less coloration than the es7.
 
In response to OP, look into the akg k81djs. They clamp even tighter than the es7 but I didn't find them uncomfortable (some may tell you otherwise), and they are darker sounding than the es7.

Thanks ill consider them.