Audio Technica Appreciation Thread

[Aegis]

Tried liao too small. Need to call Jaben about the hippo case.

 

[konseki]

Hi AT fans and esp to those who own ESW9.
Does this pair of cans need 'burn in'?

It sound pretty warm and darker after a couple hours of hearing.
And good for female vocals...but I cant hear the ending words while playing christian music where supposingly the female vocals should be very clear. Eg. christ becomes cry....free becomes fre.
I bought from Stereo confirm REAL LOL.

Do you guys think I should try to listen for another 12 or 20 hours?
Worth the buy or should I get Sennheiser instead? Still pondering if I should sell it but its very amazing for watching concerts.
Just that the vocal clarity in individual voices/solo singers is lacking compared to Senn.

Not trying to bash anyone or any product.
Warm is okay but it sounds warm across all kinds of voice.
I actually bought it because overall sound stage, trebles ,highs and lows are crisp and awesome sounding.
But it really bleeds as I do not think its very strong-built.
Need extra care.

I listen to jpop/hip-hop, chinese /cantopop, soft jrock.

Help,any opinion?

Oh ya if I should keep my ESW9 if recommended by AT seniors, where can I get a pouch to store it? Need extra care.=D

 

[EnzoSZFang]

Hi Haonan, I want to buy AT-PHA05BT. May I ask where can I find this and how much?

Thanks very much.

 

[Haonan]

Hi Haonan, I want to buy AT-PHA05BT. May I ask where can I find this and how much?

Thanks very much.

Hi EnzoSZFang. You may try buying from Amazon JP, they usually have a pretty gd exchange/returns policy so even if you have problems, you may return the damaged goods to them within 30 days and they will send u a new replacement. Prolly the best bet for anyone in terms of imported ATH stuffs if u do not have any friends/contacts in JP to help u take care of physical warranty issues. There are some services out there such as Tenso/VpostJapan that will help u take care of the forwarding procedures in JP, but for payment wise u will have to setup yr own acct on Amazon JP first and pay for the item beforehand. (for sending add, pls kindly use the Tenso/Vpost address that they provide u on their respective website, for successful forwarding to yr place)

If you think the above is too much a hassle for u, just do a keyword search on eBay yourself, it's also avail under some sellers there afaik.

 

[EnzoSZFang]

Hi EnzoSZFang. You may try buying from Amazon JP, they usually have a pretty gd exchange/returns policy so even if you have problems, you may return the damaged goods to them within 30 days and they will send u a new replacement. Prolly the best bet for anyone in terms of imported ATH stuffs if u do not have any friends/contacts in JP to help u take care of physical warranty issues. There are some services out there such as Tenso/VpostJapan that will help u take care of the forwarding procedures in JP, but for payment wise u will have to setup yr own acct on Amazon JP first and pay for the item beforehand. (for sending add, pls kindly use the Tenso/Vpost address that they provide u on their respective website, for successful forwarding to yr place)

If you think the above is too much a hassle for u, just do a keyword search on eBay yourself, it's also avail under some sellers there afaik.

Thanks for your very kind and detail reply. Will go and try out.

 

[I_M_TOMMY]

Hi Randius, if you don't mind an used W3000ANV you can PM me.

 

[LongBigBronzeElephantFish]

Hi AT fans and esp to those who own ESW9.
Does this pair of cans need 'burn in'?

It sound pretty warm and darker after a couple hours of hearing.
And good for female vocals...but I cant hear the ending words while playing christian music where supposingly the female vocals should be very clear. Eg. christ becomes cry....free becomes fre.
I bought from Stereo confirm REAL LOL.

Do you guys think I should try to listen for another 12 or 20 hours?
Worth the buy or should I get Sennheiser instead? Still pondering if I should sell it but its very amazing for watching concerts.
Just that the vocal clarity in individual voices/solo singers is lacking compared to Senn.

Not trying to bash anyone or any product.
Warm is okay but it sounds warm across all kinds of voice.
I actually bought it because overall sound stage, trebles ,highs and lows are crisp and awesome sounding.
But it really bleeds as I do not think its very strong-built.
Need extra care.

I listen to jpop/hip-hop, chinese /cantopop, soft jrock.

Help,any opinion?

Oh ya if I should keep my ESW9 if recommended by AT seniors, where can I get a pouch to store it? Need extra care.=D

I didn't really like the ESW9 because of the warm tubey sound.

If you want clarity, you can try the ES10

Personally I've tried my ES10 against the HD 25-1 II, Amperior and Momentum. One thing that I like about the Sennheisers is the isolation (But after changing my earpads to the ESW11LTD lambskin ones, my isolation has improved. One thing I really cannot stand about the Sennheisers is the bass.

Sound wise HD25-1 II and Amperior sounds pretty similar to the ES10, But the ES10 sounds a lot more refined.

Not sure about the ESW9. But even though the ES10 looks pretty fragile, its actually pretty durable as long as you handle it with care.

I use the AT-HPP5 headphone hardcase to carry mine around (along with a microfibre cloth from Daiso )

???????????????????AT-HPP5

But I don't think you can find it around already.

 

[konseki]

I didn't really like the ESW9 because of the warm tubey sound.

If you want clarity, you can try the ES10

Personally I've tried my ES10 against the HD 25-1 II, Amperior and Momentum. One thing that I like about the Sennheisers is the isolation (But after changing my earpads to the ESW11LTD lambskin ones, my isolation has improved. One thing I really cannot stand about the Sennheisers is the bass.

Sound wise HD25-1 II and Amperior sounds pretty similar to the ES10, But the ES10 sounds a lot more refined.

Not sure about the ESW9. But even though the ES10 looks pretty fragile, its actually pretty durable as long as you handle it with care.

I use the AT-HPP5 headphone hardcase to carry mine around (along with a microfibre cloth from Daiso )

???????????????????AT-HPP5

Just tested the ESW9 dozen times...pretty awesome for the portable cans.
Hehe thanks for the suggestion not intending to get ESW10 as Im sure it will cost even more.But maybe Ill try to audition if I have the chance. ESW9 already costs me 416 bleed.
I will try to look around for the casing Thanks!!=D

Do they sell casing in Stereo?

 

[TeamStereo]

We have the Edens headphone case =) selling for $49.

Able to fit the Sennheiser HD 700 but pretty tight and limited space left.

 

[Randius]

Audio Technica just announced new products (a speaker stand, updated headphones, USB amp stick) but only the amp looks a little interesting. It supports up to 24/96 and made out of aluminum. Oh man, the WS55X black-red version looks very ugly leh...

ATH-WS55X black-red

AT-HA30USB

AT-SPC100

 

[Haonan]

Audio Technica just announced new products (a speaker stand, updated headphones, USB amp stick) but only the amp looks a little interesting. It supports up to 24/96 and made out of aluminum. Oh man, the WS55X black-red version looks very ugly leh...

AT-HA30USB

Thks for the nice updates Randius bro, just saw the related articles on AV Impress Watch awhile ago. Nah I have never been interested in their Solid Bass series line-up, and yes i think the WS55X's design is considered more of misses than hits. AT-HA30USB seems interesting to me though, just when i thought the Meridian Explorer is alrdy pretty damn small, and ATH manages to comes out with another surprise like this.

But still need to wait and see regarding its RMAA measurements and reviews to come out frm those japanese reviewer's mouth first, before deciding whether to buy one to play with. Actually alittle skeptical of its hp out impedance because according to my past observations, alot of ATH's existing entry level amp solutions all have pretty high impedance specs, such as the AT-PHA10 i own, AT-HA20 etc. Not too sure abt AT-HA26D though, but i do know the flagships AT-HA5000/HA5000ANV all have less than <0.1 ohms impedance for its hp out.

Land of the rising sun's MSRP for this is at 21,000 yen for those curious abt the pricing, IMO not too far away from Audioquest's Dragonfly/Meridian Explorer products if u ask me, so I would say this is definitely one interesting product to look out for if anyone's on the hunt for a light and portable DAC/amp to complement with those slim UMPCs/PC notebooks like Macbook Air etc.

 

[adequate]

Stereo is now running a promo for W3000ANV together with iFi iCan ... go check it out.

 

[Randius]

Stereo is now running a promo for W3000ANV together with iFi iCan ... go check it out.

Have been waiting for a good W3000 promo for a long time. Anyone wants the iCan?

 

[tm.chen]

Price looks good but I am not sure what I can with the iCan. I cant even think of how to hook it up with my mac mini.......

Randius bro. Hands itching?

 

[Randius]

Price looks good but I am not sure what I can with the iCan. I cant even think of how to hook it up with my mac mini.......

Randius bro. Hands itching?

Already bought this morning

 

[kenz]

Already bought this morning

That's fast

 

[tm.chen]

Waaah fast. So I guess they are out of stock by now.

 

[kusanagivn]

Audio Technica just announced new products
....
AT-HA30USB

This one so sexy Any information about chip DAC ?
Congratulations for your new W3k . I think you should upgrade new DAC/Amp. HA26D still good. But just my opinion, it pair well with A-AD series not W series

I've changed my DAC to Peter Daniel Audiosector NOS Dac (a/k Audio Zone DAC1 ). Very nice pair with W series cans, my favourite AD2000 and Yammy amp. This is a big improve from my old soundcard SE200 and i can say it better than some entry/mid-end DAC i've heard (especially mid-range), like Dacmagic, Centrance Dacport, Dacmini CX .etc...
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[Guan22]

Randius, u know u NEED the Yammy now.

 

[kusanagivn]

Randius, u know u NEED the Yammy now.

I already heard W3k on Yammy, I can confirm it absolutely fantastic. Incredible detai, imaging but mid-range still warm, sweet and keep clearly, bass control and more focus compare with W5000. Just some small problems, this cans a little heavy and the soundstage isn't wide, pleasant enough