New Audio Technica Limited Edition Woodies: ATH-ESW9LTD!!
Oct 16, 2014 at 3:18 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 215

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Product Info
  1. The dignified sound rich sound field by Wood housing carved solid teak wood is a natural three major precious wood world.
  2. Specially designed φ42mm driver of OFC-6N bobbin-wound voice coil adoption to enjoy hi-res sound source in a relaxed tone that is warm.
  3. Adopt permalloy magnetic circuit that transmits pure sound.
  4. Among treble, clear high rigidity baffle fiberglass blend.
  5. Lambskin ear pad nice and soft with excellent durability.
  6. 1.2m code of OFC-6N + OFC conductor thorough pursuit of sound quality.
  7. It is convenient to carry foldable swivel mechanism.
  8. It comes with a pouch dedicated.


 
 
Specs
ModelSealed dynamic type
Driverφ42mm, bobbin winding OFC-6N voice coil, adopted permalloy magnetic circuit
Output sound pressure level102dB / mW
Play frequency band5 ~ 40,000Hz
Maximum input1,000mW
Impedance46Ω
I mass (excluding code)About 160g
Plugφ3.5mm gold-plated stereo mini (L-type)
Code1.2m

  Accessories: Porch   Optional: Replace sleeves HP-ESW9
 
http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/atj/show_model.php?modelId=2650
 
Release date: Nov 21, 2014
Price: official price to be determined, E-earphone's price for is 43070 yen. Link: http://www.e-earphone.jp/shopdetail/000000050225/ 
 
Oct 16, 2014 at 8:13 AM Post #4 of 215
I wonder if this is an upgrade in resolution, or just a different sound-signature to my ESW10jpns.
 
Oct 16, 2014 at 10:07 AM Post #7 of 215
Great, I've been eyeing the ESW9 for a while now and this limited edition sounds right up my alley. Will get it as soon as it is released.

BTW, E-earphone's price for this is 43070 yen. Link: http://www.e-earphone.jp/shopdetail/000000050225/
 
Oct 16, 2014 at 12:52 PM Post #8 of 215
Great, I've been eyeing the ESW9 for a while now and this limited edition sounds right up my alley. Will get it as soon as it is released.

BTW, E-earphone's price for this is 43070 yen. Link: http://www.e-earphone.jp/shopdetail/000000050225/

Nice find!
 
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:02 PM Post #9 of 215
Ok I have had quite a few of the wooden portable earsuit line with the esw9, esw11 & esw10jpn,but didn't know about this..

People asking if this will be good?
No that's a given, but will it be "great"?

I think very much so (!)

before this, only the esw11 had superior drivers as no other can has the 6n winding except the esw11..

I personally am absolutely positive from my experience, that the smaller driver (42mm instead of 53mm) combined with the excellent coil, will give more detailed and positive results to easily rival and maybe surpass fabled esw10jpn(!)..

Not sure what tonality or Soundstage it will have, but in the sense of realism amd detail it will be a beauty. .
Edit:
In the description it says as having a "relaxed tone that is warm",
So I would imagine a cross between the original esw9&the esw11..
 
Oct 17, 2014 at 2:59 AM Post #12 of 215
I wish they would add folding mechanism beyond swiveling. Anyone know any portable cases for these style phones?

Simple generic hardcases seem to have zippers that collapse which kills the whole point of the case. True the faces are solid but the headphones are getting pressed down by the sides.
 
Oct 17, 2014 at 3:10 AM Post #13 of 215
Audio Technica had a hard case for the ESW10JPN but I am not sure if that's still available anymore.
 
Oct 17, 2014 at 7:29 AM Post #14 of 215
Wow, Just got an esw11ltd and esw10jpn and now this…..Oh Dear. 

At 43,000. yen though it is cheaper than the 11 or 10 were…… hmm.


you will need to get this 1 to complete your collection!...

I am hoping that the wood is slightly larger than the esw9 time will tell..

No rush though as 3000 units will still take many months to sell out.
I think the esw11 took about 1.5yrs.
 

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