[chesterqw]

All i can say is that the srh840's plastic doesn't feel and look cheap to me.
i fear to know what quality plastic is to you.
perhaps only something that is non-plastic will look durable to you?

 

[earthpeople]

I don't feel that the plastic used on the SRH840 seems cheap. Certainly not the highest quality plastic I've seen, but far from being cheap. It seems durable enough.
However, I do agree with the loose sliding part. Often times when I pull the SRH840s off the stand to wear them, the adjustment has to be reset. At least the notches are marked, so it's easy to set them back where you like.

 

[sampson_smith]

x 3 on the Shures looking pretty darn sturdy in my books and x 2 on wishing the adjusting sliders were a bit stiffer but being thankful for the graded markings, at least.

 

[epithetless]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you think ESW9 looks/feels/are badly built, epithetless?

Mine appear well built enough, although the lightness of the plastic (and the impressions I've read of well-treated pairs breaking at the hinges with regular use) have led me to treat them with great delicacy.

In any event, I agree with recent posters in that the SRH-840 plastic doesn't strike me as cheap, and I too would prefer stiffer, ratcheting sliders.

 

[jonathanjong]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chesterqw /img/forum/go_quote.gif All i can say is that the srh840's plastic doesn't feel and look cheap to me. i fear to know what quality plastic is to you. perhaps only something that is non-plastic will look durable to you?

didn't i say? ESW9? HD25?

 

[MomijiTMO]

The plastic is ok. Not really going to know until one breaks. Don't get too excited yet.

 

[kr0gg]

plastic is ok for me too.
try to press the headband by your finger - now that's a funny sound)

 

[pzm9pzm9]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kr0gg /img/forum/go_quote.gif plastic is ok for me too. try to press the headband by your finger - now that's a funny sound)

omg, your picture just fooled me that I actully have a bug on my LCD

 

[kr0gg]

=)

 

[Skylab]

The 840's may not look pretty, but they are built like a tank. I have absolutely tortured mine, folding them up and throwing them in a suitcase, briefcase, etc - and not an issue. They are, in fact, my go-to headphone for when the going gets rough

 

[Nirvana1000]

Quote:

Originally Posted by epithetless /img/forum/go_quote.gif The ESW9 is notoriously flimsy/break-prone, so I really hope this is just a case of looks being deceiving...

So which has better quality bass between the 840s and the ESW9.I just found the ESW9s for a very low price of $105 (including free shipping in the US) eBay.Audio-Technica - ATH-ESW9 - Luxury Headphones - NIB!!!! - eBay (item 170397477471 end time Nov-20-09 10:27:46 PST) Looks very shady!No feedback available!Definitely risky.

 

[MomijiTMO]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif The 840's may not look pretty, but they are built like a tank. I have absolutely tortured mine, folding them up and throwing them in a suitcase, briefcase, etc - and not an issue. They are, in fact, my go-to headphone for when the going gets rough

O______o

lol

Well I place them on my bookshelf when they aren't in use because I'm weird and have OCD. I won't be taking them anywhere though, probably due to the fact that they are massive

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[jonathanjong]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif The 840's may not look pretty, but they are built like a tank. I have absolutely tortured mine, folding them up and throwing them in a suitcase, briefcase, etc - and not an issue. They are, in fact, my go-to headphone for when the going gets rough

There we are. Good to hear.

 

[berlinguyinca]

quite happy with them and very comfortable. I can easily wear them for 8h+ in the office without getting hot ears or headache.

Soundwise, can't say. Lacking something to compare it too, but will compare it once the AH-D5000 arrives.
But from memory my HD-600 was way more impressive, but this memory is like 6+ years old...

 

[MomijiTMO]

It's closed and much cheaper so your comparison is a bit unfair. [=