[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

Since I got them I've listened to 95% PT and 5% everything else. As they say, it's a match made in heaven.

 

[daveDerek]

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Originally Posted by PenDragon /img/forum/go_quote.gif "Led Zeppelin - No Quarter" (remastered version from newly released "The Soundtrack To The Song Remains The Same"), these cans are simply perfect for music like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, (early) Journey and others.

sounds great so far! can you try them with some gentle giant, king crimson, yes, and genesis and see how they deal with those (and in comparision to the denon 2000s and at es7s)?

 

[Skylab]

DD, they sound excellent with King Crimson

 

[MaloS]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif DD, they sound excellent with King Crimson

Anything sounds good with KC as long as it causes paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaain.

 

[MaloS]

Alright, it is true, I have no self-control...but I do need a can for using with my portable (seeing how thats the only way I use any of my cans).

Yes I bought ESW9, hopefully AC gets it to me before my birthday xD.

That being said, anyone considering recabling these? Although knowing other ATs, that will probably have mild effects, if any.

 

[antonyfirst]

Nice bithday present you have bought, Stas. Now you need one for Christmas.

 

[PenDragon]

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Originally Posted by MaloS /img/forum/go_quote.gif Alright, it is true, I have no self-control...but I do need a can for using with my portable (seeing how thats the only way I use any of my cans). Yes I bought ESW9, hopefully AC gets it to me before my birthday xD. That being said, anyone considering recabling these? Although knowing other ATs, that will probably have mild effects, if any.

You're in good company ^^ And I had the exact same need (nevermind that I just bought the ES7 two weeks before ESW9 were released). Something I'm glad to say is that leakage seems to be at a minimum, At several occasions I've asked friends if they could hear any of my music (at a pretty high volume), and the answer has always been no, not a single tone.

Also I've been running my cans warm with Ozric Tentacles the last few days and it sounds simply amazing o/ I think the bass has tightened up a bit already, even though it was always pretty tight.

Currently blasting some Kingston Wall (think Jimi Hendrix + Led Zeppelin + (early) Pink Floyd, throw some dub reggae into the mix and you pretty much got their sound). Which also sounds wonderful of course, really liking the sound of these cans so far ^_^

 

[musicmaker]

sorry if this question has already been answered. Can someone compare the ES7 with the ESW9 from a sound, isolation and comfort perspective.

 

[Sinsen]

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Originally Posted by musicmaker /img/forum/go_quote.gif sorry if this question has already been answered. Can someone compare the ES7 with the ESW9 from a sound, isolation and comfort perspective.

I was not able to hear any difference in sound leakage. Isolation seems similar, but I have only tested the ES7 indoors.

For my head, the ES7 are actually more comfortable. The ESW9 are juuust a bit big for my ears, so they not quite supra- not quite circum-aural.

 

[PenDragon]

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Originally Posted by musicmaker /img/forum/go_quote.gif sorry if this question has already been answered. Can someone compare the ES7 with the ESW9 from a sound, isolation and comfort perspective.

The sound of the ESW9 is way superiour to the ES7 imho. Way more refined, bigger soundscape and in general a lot better sounding. It was definitely worth the upgrade for me ^_^

I have a bit bigger head than average I guess, meaning the ESW9 fits me a lot better, a lot more comfortable for me. Also they look better on your head than the ES7 (which give you sort of a Mickey Mouse look due to the weird "headband").

Sound leakage is non-existing, I've been blasting my iPod Touch at quite high volume on the subway/train, and even if you're sitting next to me you can't hear a thing (I've asked, plenty of times).

 

[ast]

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Any extensive comparison with other popular cans like HD650 or with ATH's own L3000 ?



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[PenDragon]

Something that became quite obvious when I listened to "Journey - Mystery Mountain" (awesome progressive / psychedelic rock signed Journey - 1975), first with my D2000's, then followed by the ESW9's, is how much bigger soundscape of the D2000's is. The bass is definetely deeper and more powerful as well. With that being said however, the ESW9's is a major leap up from the ES7, and delivers the best sound I've ever heard in a portable can. Worth mentioning is that they probably don't have more than 25-27 hours of burn-in, they seem to be adjusting a bit every day. So take my words for what they are, a few comments regarding the cans in their current state ^_^

 

[tuatara]

Given the AT phones I already(see sig) am I going to gain anything by getting a pair of ESW9's or is it just a matter of keeping the current woodie collection up to date.
I'm seriously tempted.

 

[Wilashort]

Skylab or anyone that have/had these headphones.... Between it and the RP-21, which of the two, has a bigger soundstage/Headstage? And which of the two has better bass and bass depht, and a better lower and medium midrange?
Thanks in advance for your sincere answers

 

[JML]

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Originally Posted by tuatara /img/forum/go_quote.gif Given the AT phones I already(see sig) am I going to gain anything by getting a pair of ESW9's or is it just a matter of keeping the current woodie collection up to date. I'm seriously tempted.

You know you want a pair. I did. Replaced my ATH-EW9. And I just sold off my W-100.