[markwilliamsweb]

Hi,
 
I've been looking around for some ATH-ESW9 and came across the following: http://www.headphonesuks.com/audio-technica-ath-esw9-sovereign-wood-portable-headphones?sku=9999980. Now that looks way too cheap for my liking, but I can't find any info about them online. Has anybody had any experience with them?
 
Cheers!

 

[Parall3l]

That site just screams dodgy. Definitely avoid.

 

[vyyye]

I'm very close to ordering and hoping for the best, but it seems to good to be true. Website is professional enough but.. hmm. Would be more tempted if google had ANYTHING on them, which they don'
 
Edit: Nevermind, it seems everything is sold at a ridiculous price. Staying away.

 

[Parall3l]

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I'm very close to ordering and hoping for the best, but it seems to good to be true. Website is professional enough but.. hmm. Would be more tempted if google had ANYTHING on them, which they don'

Fakes of the ESW9 does exist AFAIK. If they sell fake Beats, its most likely fake ESW9s they are selling.

 

[vyyye]

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Fakes of the ESW9 does exist AFAIK. If they sell fake Beats, its most likely fake ESW9s they are selling.

Seems very plausible, pah what a nice world it would be if fakes never had to be a concern. Oh well, hoping something pops up on Amazon's Black Friday week, which has been a bit meh so far.

 

[Hakone]

According to what I have heard, not only do fake ESW9s exist, but they are quite common.
The wooden ATs are apparently some very popular models to fake, so take care out there.

 

[markwilliamsweb]

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According to what I have heard, not only do fake ESW9s exist, but they are quite common.
The wooden ATs are apparently some very popular models to fake, so take care out there.

Yeah I've read the same and think I'll only buy direct from an authorised dealer. I've been stung with fake IE8's before and it wasn't pretty. 

 
One thing I have noticed and am not sure if it's been mentioned somewhere else on Headfi, but the ESW9 no longer exist (if it ever did) on Audio Technica's UK website. Does anybody know if it's been discontinued in the UK or was just never added in the first place?

 

[Radio_head]

Maybe it was replaced by the 9A?  And yes, ESW9 is one of the most common fakes.  beach camera is a great authorized place to buy them, they sell between $175-215. 

 

[markwilliamsweb]

 
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Maybe it was replaced by the 9A?  And yes, ESW9 is one of the most common fakes.  beach camera is a great authorized place to buy them, they sell between $175-215. 

 
I believe the 9A is specific to the US, although at least that is what I've read. Neither are on the UK website and I can't find any places in the UK they are sold.