[Gav]

i tryed that link, it didnt work for me.

 

[elnero]

Are the earpads and headband actually leather or is it that fake stuff they used on phones like the W100?

 

[boomana]

Lamb skin pads. "Protein leather" head pad.

 

[Gav]

There is some photos and info here,

Audio-Technica ath-ESW9 Woodcup EarSuit Headphone Buy

 

[Gav]

Quote:

Originally Posted by slwiser /img/forum/go_quote.gif Fold flat like a grado.

Hi siwiser, i know you have the UE9's I like the way they fold into the headband, which do you find more conveiniant to carry the UE9 or EWS-9, I realise the UE9 is probably a lot larger can anyway but which method do you prefer ??

 

[slwiser]

I do not like the ideal of the headphone folding into itself because no matter what the construction quality I have the thought that this will at some time stress the phones in a way I will regret. So flat is my preference for any phone.

 

[zumaro]

Quote:

Originally Posted by becca9 /img/forum/go_quote.gif How does the ESW9 compare to the HD25-1 II in physical size -- particularly the earcups? Does the ESW9 really work as an on-the-street portable? Thanks.

Quite comparable in size - a fraction larger, but not enough to matter. And they fold flatter which makes them slightly easier to carry. The only trouble is that they really are too pretty to allow for rough and tumble use - you wouldn't be wanting to throw them into a bag and risk getting the wood scratched. Apart from that they are very good portable phones - in some ways better than the Senns because they allow you to hear more of whats going on around you, which is useful when you are walking.

And protein leather is pleather - feels and looks like it.

 

[Dorder]

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomana /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lamb skin pads. "Protein leather" head pad.

"protein leather" has to be a japanese expression for pleather, because that's what it appears like to me.

 

[PenDragon]

Just came back from a little test run of these neat cans in Akihabara, and damn, they really sound good! Seems like a huge leap from the ES7, which is just what I wanted ^_^ Definitely buying these now, that's for sure.

 

[Gregious]

"PROTEIN LEATHER
Protein artificial leather is a comfortable material developed by combining protein powder with a special resin. Its excellent humidity absorption- and-release characteristics control humidity to realize a level of comfort that approaches that of natural material."


And if you're trapped in the woods with your headphones you can probably survive on them for a week too!

 

[PenDragon]

And now I ordered a pair of audio-technica ATH-ESW9 ^__^

 

[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

Just bought mine at the Audiocubes store in NYC!!!! Now leave me alone, I'm listening!

edit: Holy cow! I love them! They haven't even been burned in yet and they are being powered by my H120 with no amp.

 

[Bozz_Keren]

already tried ESW9, they have too much bass, way over my taste

 

[zumaro]

These are not bass heavy headphones...

 

[Bozz_Keren]

revised: yesterday i'm trying ESW9 with my D2,
but after trying them with LD MKIV the bass is deep now, no sign of boomy like in D2, overall ESW9 got smooth presentation, they have some distinct signature that i can't describe, different from that grado and senns, well got to hear them more