Audio Technica Appreciation Thread

[Randius]

Didn't know of this thread at all until I was searching for AT-HA22Tube reviews. Nice to see some love for AT in Singapore!

Anyways, I'm looking for some gear with smaller footprint for a new system as I'll be moving and it isn't possible to carry everything over...

Since it's a AT Appreciation thread, let me just list the AT gear I have:

1. ATH-W1000x with L3000 pads
2. ATH-CKM99
3. ATH-CK90ProMk2
4. ATH-M50s (given away :/)

Since you have the W1000X with L3000 pads and CK90Pro Mk2, I assume you do frequent Taiwan audio forums as well

 

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[aspenx]

Since you have the W1000X with L3000 pads and CK90Pro Mk2, I assume you do frequent Taiwan audio forums as well

Nah, but I think I'll be checking those out as my interest got piqued after auditioning the lovely Chord&Major 6 Ballad...

Anyways, I'm on head-fi with the same nick and also a lurker on some Japanese sites. Of course, major lurker here on HWZ. haha.

 

[TeamStereo]

Guess it's time to catch your own Bunny before the big bad Wolf gets in the way.

TeamStereo's cute bunny Elene with the Limited Edition Audio Technica ATH-FW55 furry Headphones.

 

[ZuL123]

Hi, another Audio Technica user here!

ATH-M40fs (yup owned it for more than 5 years already and still going lol!!)

ATH-IM50

Love them!

 

[edwinz]

CKR-10 selling for just below price of CKR9 in Yodabashi in Akihabara...
Hooted 1 recently...

love the sound...

 

[roxas93]

Got hold of my new ath im03 iem.

 

[Siggy1]

The New Audio Technica ESW9 Limited Edition

 

[r-federer]

when is the ATH-PHA100 dac coming to SG?

 

[Randius]

The New Audio Technica ESW9 Limited Edition

Wow, so fast recabled the ESW9LTD. What cable did you use and how did it improve the sound?

 

[Siggy1]

Wow, so fast recabled the ESW9LTD. What cable did you use and how did it improve the sound?

The Designer 8 is the same Bad Boy I have for the Audeze LCD-3F/LCD-XC, and is becoming my favorite. Compare with my HD600 with a Designer 4, I am enjoying more details and refined presentation of EWF's Love's Holiday, Eagle's Hotel California, and some other oldies in DSD. Mac Mini, Chord Hugo, HA22TubeX with quality cables, and clean power source.

Audio Technica claims the new drivers in the ESW9 Limited Edition are designed specially for Hi-Res. Let's give it two weeks burn-in, hook-up with a hi-res set-up then do a 1:1 with a standard ESW9 -- to be fair and certain.

One thing certain, my neck's finally getting a break from having to support the weight of the Audeze LCD-XC.

 

[Rui2]

any idea where can i try out Audio Technica ATH-M50X?

Whats the difference between this and Audio Technica ATH-M40X?

what's the price range we are looking at?

thanks

 

[lunarsong]

OOT abit.

Letting off my IM02 bought earlier this month as i received another pair of earphone as a Xmas gift.

PM me to discuss if you are interested. (e.g warranty, price, location to deal)

 

[ruffruff]

Any good xmas promo for AT earphones?

Please share

 

[TeamStereo]

any idea where can i try out Audio Technica ATH-M50X?

Whats the difference between this and Audio Technica ATH-M40X?

what's the price range we are looking at?

thanks

Replied in Introduction to the World of Headphones Thread.

 

[TeamStereo]

Any good xmas promo for AT earphones?

Please share

Here you go:

 

[xuan87]

I was at Stereo yesterday trying out the CKR9 and CKR10, as I was interested in their dual DD in reverse configuration and the many rave reviews praising them for their naturalness (which i interpret as sounding realistic). Granted that I have been listening to the Dita Answer exclusively recently, how can I not try them out?

TL: DR, if you're looking for earphones under $250 and $350 respectively and love a realistic sound, GO TRY THESE TWO EARPHONES NOW!

An aside, I saw the new JVC FXT208 and also tried it out since it was priced very close to the CKR9 and was an update to the FXT90, an earphones that I still have. In term of naturalness, it didn't come close to the CKR9. In fact, i thought the FXT208 was not fully burnt in, since the overall sound signature was just so veiled and muffled compared to the CKR9.

Comparing the CKR9 and 10 though, they sound very similar to each other and if i was not doing a direct A-B comparison, I might not even be able to tell them apart.

Bass: They have one of the best bass I've heard in a while, a cross between BA and DD bass; most of the time, DD bass is more natural, but tend to leak into the mids due to its slow decay and "rumbleness" while BA bass is punchy, but can also be described as thin and lacking in impact. The CKR's bass in between, punchy yet not artificial and thin sounding like BA bass. If you're looking for subwoofer bass, then the CKR is not for you, but if you like BA bass but crave more impact and realism, then I will recommend trying the CKR out. I found the two earphones' bass to be very similar and any difference i heard might be due to confirmation bias.

Mids: This is where I find that the CKR10 definitively beat the CKR9. While not a night and day difference, the CKR9 is more warm in this department and I feel that the CKR10 is more neutral and natural.

Treble: Similar to the mids, the CKR10 is slightly more natural and neutral but the difference is smaller and both are very enjoyable.

Soundstage: This is the 2nd area where the difference is most pronounced with the CKR10 having the more natural and spacious soundstage. The CKR9 produces the vocal in a weird way, with the singer sounding too forward. The vocals by the CKR10 is more laid back and I feel that it blends with the other parts of the music more harmoniously.

Which to buy: normally, when two earphones sound very similar, i find that the cheaper one would provide the better value. At stereo, the CKR9 is $90 cheaper than the CKR10. In this case though, i will say that they both provide identical value and you should try them out to see which will be suitable to you based on the genre of music and gear you have.

PS: Looking at Amazon Japan, the CKR10 is priced at only $240, against CKR9's $200 Of course, this is not factoring in shipping but my point is that with only a $40 difference, I will definitely get the CKR10. Fortunately, the Dita Answer is still better in the natural department compared to both of them, so I'm not too tempted

 

[BlurKillerEX]

Guys, I've been using the ath m50x for some time now, the ear cups have quite a bit of wear and tear to it. Is it possible to replace it? Been searching online on how to replace but only found one video for m50 not the m50x, is the process the same?
Also, which ear cups are recommended?

 

[edwinz]

I was at Stereo yesterday trying out the CKR9 and CKR10, as I was interested in their dual DD in reverse configuration and the many rave reviews praising them for their naturalness (which i interpret as sounding realistic). Granted that I have been listening to the Dita Answer exclusively recently, how can I not try them out?

TL: DR, if you're looking for earphones under $250 and $350 respectively and love a realistic sound, GO TRY THESE TWO EARPHONES NOW!

An aside, I saw the new JVC FXT208 and also tried it out since it was priced very close to the CKR9 and was an update to the FXT90, an earphones that I still have. In term of naturalness, it didn't come close to the CKR9. In fact, i thought the FXT208 was not fully burnt in, since the overall sound signature was just so veiled and muffled compared to the CKR9.

Comparing the CKR9 and 10 though, they sound very similar to each other and if i was not doing a direct A-B comparison, I might not even be able to tell them apart.

Bass: They have one of the best bass I've heard in a while, a cross between BA and DD bass; most of the time, DD bass is more natural, but tend to leak into the mids due to its slow decay and "rumbleness" while BA bass is punchy, but can also be described as thin and lacking in impact. The CKR's bass in between, punchy yet not artificial and thin sounding like BA bass. If you're looking for subwoofer bass, then the CKR is not for you, but if you like BA bass but crave more impact and realism, then I will recommend trying the CKR out. I found the two earphones' bass to be very similar and any difference i heard might be due to confirmation bias.

Mids: This is where I find that the CKR10 definitively beat the CKR9. While not a night and day difference, the CKR9 is more warm in this department and I feel that the CKR10 is more neutral and natural.

Treble: Similar to the mids, the CKR10 is slightly more natural and neutral but the difference is smaller and both are very enjoyable.

Soundstage: This is the 2nd area where the difference is most pronounced with the CKR10 having the more natural and spacious soundstage. The CKR9 produces the vocal in a weird way, with the singer sounding too forward. The vocals by the CKR10 is more laid back and I feel that it blends with the other parts of the music more harmoniously.

Which to buy: normally, when two earphones sound very similar, i find that the cheaper one would provide the better value. At stereo, the CKR9 is $90 cheaper than the CKR10. In this case though, i will say that they both provide identical value and you should try them out to see which will be suitable to you based on the genre of music and gear you have.

PS: Looking at Amazon Japan, the CKR10 is priced at only $240, against CKR9's $200 Of course, this is not factoring in shipping but my point is that with only a $40 difference, I will definitely get the CKR10. Fortunately, the Dita Answer is still better in the natural department compared to both of them, so I'm not too tempted

Yup!! I bought CKR10 at Aki-yodabashi at about 250 or so.. could not believe my eyes.. just quickly hoot and claim my 5% visa discount and tax free...
Paired it with my ZX1... But the original buds and the spiral dot I bought fit funny in my ears.. using memory foam buds.. less clarity but do not feel fatigued as much...

 

[xuan87]

Yup!! I bought CKR10 at Aki-yodabashi at about 250 or so.. could not believe my eyes.. just quickly hoot and claim my 5% visa discount and tax free...
Paired it with my ZX1... But the original buds and the spiral dot I bought fit funny in my ears.. using memory foam buds.. less clarity but do not feel fatigued as much...

I'm thinking of organizing a work trip to Japan sometime later this year to meet clients, can take the chance to make some hoots too heh heh

Who knows what new products will come out by then.