[paaj]

they have decent isolation, you don't hear too much noise, but do hear traffic etc.
[size=xx-small]there is a special grado bag, haven't received mine yet but they should fit all but GS1000: eBay[/size]

 

[Cool_Torpedo]

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Originally Posted by paaj /img/forum/go_quote.gif they have decent isolation, you don't hear too much noise, but do hear traffic etc. [size=xx-small]there is a special grado bag, haven't received mine yet but they should fit all but GS1000: eBay[/size]

Thanks mate, that bag seems good enough. It's a pity they don't show pics of the insides to see the "modular" construction, and how soft it is to protect the HP-2 lettering, which is very delicate.

For your comments about the ESW10 isolation, they could be just what I'm looking for. I need to hear a telephone ringing, which sometimes is difficult using IEMs despite my not listening at loud levels.

 

[yaluen]

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Originally Posted by Cool_Torpedo /img/forum/go_quote.gif For your comments about the ESW10 isolation, they could be just what I'm looking for. I need to hear a telephone ringing, which sometimes is difficult using IEMs despite my not listening at loud levels.

oops, I just missed a phone call while listening to my pair. Once you get into the music, the sound of a phone ringing will be all but blocked out IMO.

 

[SR-71Panorama]

Depends on how loud you listen, and proximity to the phone. I was listening in my office on Friday, and my phone jolted me out of the trance I was in from the ESW10jpns. The phone is within arms reach though.

 

[yaluen]

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Originally Posted by SR-71Panorama /img/forum/go_quote.gif Depends on how loud you listen, and proximity to the phone. I was listening in my office on Friday, and my phone jolted me out of the trance I was in from the ESW10jpns. The phone is within arms reach though.

That sounds about right. If the phone's within your eyesight, you would probably be able to hear it. In my case, I was listening at home and the phone was in another room. Don't count on being able to hear a cell ringing though, unless you've the ringtone set at an obnoxiously high volume, better to put it on vibrator instead.

 

[philodox]

Damn it Vickie... you're making me want to try these out.

 

[Cool_Torpedo]

Thanks mates, just what I wanted to know. The phone is actually a cell set up to sound quite aloud, but using IEMs I don't hear it very well depending on the music unless I set music volume really low. The ESW10 would be just right I guess.

 

[electropop]

Sorry to disappoint you guys, but I've decided to keep my hd25s as my portable phones. I love them yes. But mainly because they isolate perfectly and take the beating. So a probable no for esw10's..

I've been doing some reading though, and many of you who regularly visit this thread have or have had the ad2000, to which, after hearing salamanders comment, i gave more thought on. In other words I want contrast in my home-rig.

People have held both of these phones in high regards, both in their own contexts of course. And what i've yet to hear, is a more detailed comparison between the ad2000 and this (Always need a reference, not to get completely carried away). I know that the woodies (in overall, i think) sound somewhat warm and lush, while the ad2000's signature is quite far from typical audio-technicas.. It is probably more airy, has better soundstage and is more refined in general. Still it seems to hold that involving midrange/vocals, good dynamics, full body etc. But then again i read someone stating that they might have a slight problem with sibilance, and that some bass-kick seems to be lacking.

Especially pointed towards salamander, for making my life miserable

Do you think the ad2000 have "kick" in anyway the woodies have? That's my main concern. I want to feel the music! Do these deliver?

Thanks

-K

 

[Rednamalas1]

which woodies do you speak of? W5000? W11JPN? W10VTG? W2002? W1000? They all sound vastly different IMO. I've only heard W5000, W1000. And W2002 in very short duration (4 songs). W5000 is completely different animal than AD2K. W5000 was very balanced, detail-oriented and accurate IMO. Think K701 on massive steroids.

AD2K on the other hand, puts less emphasis on detail (still has great level of detail, but not as noticible) and more on "fun" factor - extremely fast bass response (not a huge bass, but I would say above average quantity) with short decay. And has quite a bit of bass impact (try marche slave with 3 thunderous timpani drums) that will make you giggle like a schoolgirl. Midrange vocal that is very lush and full. Treble is not emphasized, but it's not rolled off either - very linear. Has decent soundstage, but not enough to feel distant from the music itself - very engaging set of cans.

The only fault I see in AD2Ks are lack of treble "sparkle" but that's nitpicking. Great all around cans.

and here are some impressions: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/my-...ad2000-302281/

and far awesomer review from elephas: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/bey...ad2000-120019/

ASR's loaner program:http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/7-p...am-1-a-229452/

Asr's review: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/rev...ad2000-199739/

if you have any more questions, feel free to PM me.

 

[paaj]

[size=xx-small]... just trying to help [/size]

 

[will75]

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Originally Posted by paaj /img/forum/go_quote.gif [size=xx-small]offtopic: gradobag inside and see a thread in the sponsor forum (hifiheadphones) [/size]

We get the point about the case. You don't need to keep posting about it.

 

[PhaedrusX]

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Originally Posted by will75 /img/forum/go_quote.gif We get the point about the case. You don't need to keep posting about it.

having a bad day, are we?
someone inquired about the inside of the case, and the poster obliged by posting a link to a different picture showing such. seems helpful enough to me.


on topic: can anyone provide more impressions on how well the ESW10 scales with better gear?

portability with an iPod is nice, but for the asking price i would hope that it could serve double-duty as a home headphone, and show improvement commensurate with the associated equipment.

 

[paaj]

they scale pretty well, sound fine out of an iPod, the Hornet brings just that extra bit of life into them, and my Solo just improves it even further. makes them more clean, better bass. maybe not right up to the level of HD650/SR325i but that's mainly because I'm more used to these and you still notice the esw10 sitting on your head, they don't fall away as the others do for me.
I did however hear some details that I never noticed before.
lets say that for the moment I've stopped thinking about getting closed cans for home use, they do very well.

[size=xx-small]ah well... maybe I should have just sent a PM about that case, it is off-topic.[/size]

 

[lundh]

I'm thinking about bying these as a portable alternative to IEM:s. Since I will use them at school and an office where other people work I need to know how much the music leak to the surroundings. Would I disturb my collegues if I use ESW10 in the office?

 

[SR-71Panorama]

I use mine in the office exclusively. Works like a charm.