[raffy]

I just got an ATH-ESW10JPN as a loaner and I really like the sound signature of these cans. I was wondering if anyone here can tell which closed full-size Audio Technica can comes closest to the sound sig of the ESW10s? I really like the crispness and the "pureness" of the sound that the ESW10s provide but I want something bigger for home use. Do the W1000/W5000s share the same sound sig?

 

[will75]

Hello.

The W5000 are VERY different compared to the ESW10JPN's. While the 10's are musical with plenty of bass without losing the top end, the W5's are way more analytical (read: cold) with less bass.

The W5000's are great but just not enjoyable for rock music as well as other genres for my tastes.

That being said, of all the AT's I own (see below) the ESW10JPN's are best matched with the W11JPN's.

Good luck!

 

[xenithon]

From some early impressions in another thread, it seems the new A2000X has a character/signature like a full-sized ESW9/ESW10.

 

[Artmon]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/aud...a2000x-394223/