[BenF]

   
 
Please, when you say comments like this do not forget to include "IMO".

This is a forum - every post here is "IMO" or even "IMHO".

 

[vincik]

Could you advice me please which leather and thicker earpads will fit on ES700 and where to buy them? many thanks

 

[Dratino]

Got my ES700 today and tried it on for 5mins, sound quality is promising, and I'll have to do some comparison tonight.

I get what you guys mean by the comfort (or lack of it) on the stock ES700 pads though... My ears were starting to get irritated from the clamping pressure and pad design after the short 5min trial

 

[BenF]

  Could you advice me please which leather and thicker earpads will fit on ES700 and where to buy them? many thanks

 
ESW9 pads are the best, but pretty expensive:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/audio-technica-replacement-ear-cushions-pads-HP-ESW9-for-ATH-ESW9-One-set-/281243011335?pt=US_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item417b63c907

 

[esmBOS]

^+1! They also give the ES700 the best overall look! A cheap and comfy alternative that does not alter the sound too much (YMMV) is the WS55 pleather pads (oval ones).

 

[spenr002]

I'm looking into getting a pair of es700's. I was wondering if anybody knows if getting a portable headphone amp(like the fiio e6 or e11) benefits the sound of the es700's.

 

[Richsvt]

It doesn't really need an amp but when you do use one it does handle the power without flinching. Listening to one now with a pico power and sounds excellent

 

[esmBOS]

I'm looking into getting a pair of es700's. I was wondering if anybody knows if getting a portable headphone amp(like the fiio e6 or e11) benefits the sound of the es700's.

It doesn't really need an amp but when you do use one it does handle the power without flinching. Listening to one now with a pico power and sounds excellent

As Richsvt stated, these really don't need an amp if your happy with the signature they provide. They do however respond very well to EQ and different types of boosts. I use mine with a Vorzamd duo and with the bass switch on on the vorzamp the ES700's become really fun and engaging for EDM. It also pairs really well with my Arrow 3G for the same reasons.

If you want flexibility and a variety of sounds sigs from your ES700's, go with an amp. If your happy with their signature as is, no need to bother with amp.

 

[spenr002]

Ok. Thanks for the help

 

[Nuge]

  As Richsvt stated, these really don't need an amp if your happy with the signature they provide. They do however respond very well to EQ and different types of boosts. I use mine with a Vorzamd duo and with the bass switch on on the vorzamp the ES700's become really fun and engaging for EDM. It also pairs really well with my Arrow 3G for the same reasons.

If you want flexibility and a variety of sounds sigs from your ES700's, go with an amp. If your happy with their signature as is, no need to bother with amp.

 
 
Would you say the Arrow 3G has better synergy with the ES7 than the pico amp/dac combo? 

 

[esmBOS]

   
 
Would you say the Arrow 3G has better synergy with the ES7 than the pico amp/dac combo? 

Never heard the pico combo, sorry! But the 3G for me is a perfect match for the ES700's.

 

[Richsvt]

While I think the pico power is great match, the power is great enough to drive some hard to run phones, it is expensive. I had used the fiio E12 prior and while the power on that was good as well, it sounded a little sterile. The pico has a depth of warmth that I was looking to get. The ES700 can handle the power regardless. I know that purist will look for something more neutral in amplification and some debate how much we perceive versus what is actually being presented but I am happy with what I have, music sounds great and that is what it's all about.

 

[Lifted Andreas]

Wrong. It's all about never being satisfied with what you have and always looking for something new to drain the wallet.

Dont encourage us mate, our wallets hate us already lol

 

[sofastreamer]

  I still love my ES700. Here is the frequency response of ES700 from goldenears:

since the es700 have replaced all my other headpones (even the 300-500$ range) i cannot believe that curve. i am kind of a sub bass lover and i do not think i would love the es700 as much as i do, if it could not deliver serious sub bass. 

 

[esmBOS]

  since the es700 have replaced all my other headpones (even the 300-500$ range) i cannot believe that curve. i am kind of a sub bass lover and i do not think i would love the es700 as much as i do, if it could not deliver serious sub bass. 

I too am quite surprised by that curve. It is not what I'm hearing! The do have a slight sub-bass roll off, but I still find the sub-bass of the ES700's to be very well extended and present. It is my favorite headphone to date, and I am a basshead!