[AndrewG]

I am thinking of going down to just an ESW9 and ipod touch (5 when it comes out). I can't ever seem to hold onto my high end gear since cash always gets due as you can imagine. Also in almost every set up I put together there is always something wrong or slightly missing). So figure I will wait until I'm maybe loaded in the future... and in the mean time enjoy a modest set-up. What do you think??? Better than quitting all together probably.

 

[Uncle Erik]

How long have you had the ESW9? If you're past around six months (the new toy phase) and still happy with it, you can probably settle down with it.

 

[estreeter]

Personally, I dont see a problem with the rig per se - the problem lies with us. Until you can avoid this site and others like it, I can see no way forward. Seriously.
 
PS asking whether you will be happy with 'XYZ' is a little like me asking if I'll be happy with monogamy - while I'm sitting in a bar in Thailand.

 

[AndrewG]

Yes Ive had ESW9 before, it was pretty sweet. In fact, I've probably had every big headphones 5-6 times. The headphone game can be pretty stressful! I'm gonna try it out then get back into this when $$ isn't an issue! Maybe by then there will be portable players that can play 24/96 FLAC and hold a lot of storage.
 
Custom IEMs were the most stressful, I had gone through five of them and none of them ever fit.

 

[OneSec]

Do yourself a favor, throw a portable amp into your equation. Otherwise I would suggest to get a headphone that would not benefit MUCH from an amp.
 
Knowing that you can easily improve its sound, that makes you itchy all the time.