Zephyron

I don't know what the HiFi speaker guys are thinking when they're reading this tho o_O *hides head in a paper bag with 2 holes poked for vision*

Given Kenchi's want for bass right, I suggest you guys don't suggest to him the DT880

Welcome Lofi, hifi whatever manz. We're here to enjoy music, that's part of what it is no?

Yegads! The dreaded babelfish translation O_O

^ He said next 'wave' Anyways, I managed to gather more news: 　同社は2005年11月に「ATH-CK7」(オープンプライス/実売約1万円)でカナル型イヤフォン市場に参入。以降CK5やCK5NAなどを投入し、10月20日には18通りの装着が可能な「ATH-CK6」(6,090円)を発売するなど、ラインナップを拡充している。 　新モデルCK9は、CK7の上位モデルとなり、カナル型イヤフォンの最上位モデルと位置づけられる。最大の特徴は同社製品として初めて、バランスド・アーマチュア方式のドライバーを採用したこと。通常のダイナミック型ユニット(11mm径)を採用したCK7よりも、繊細な再生が行なえるという。 　コード長は1.5mでY型。出力音圧レベルは104dB/mW。最大入力は3mW。インピーダンスは30Ω。プラグ部はストレートのステレオミニで金メッキが施されている。ハウジングは密閉式。イヤーピースは大/中/小の3サイズを同梱。キャリングポーチも付属する。 From what I can gather, this is the CK9 specs so far (in case anyone's interested): Sensitivity: 104dB/mW Max input power: 3mW <- I think this is a typo Impedance: 30 Ohms Driver type: Balanced Armature Cord Length: 1.5m Pricing: 22050 Yen (Interesting number... 22050Hz X 2 = 44100Hz sampling FYI) In other related news, AT will also be releasing a lower-end ATH-CK earphone that maybe targetted towards the mid-range-performance IEM/semi-canal class, dubbed the ATH-CK6, which will debut in Japan at the 20th of this month. From the pricing stated in Japanese Yen, I believe it'll cost around the SG$100 region if not slightly less. Here's an image of the CK6. Looks like the dreaded CK5 earloop support... Is back:

Did a search as well. The slated release date for the ATH-CK9 in Japan is November the 24th. Here an image of the black ones. Not bad IMO

*XD @ previous post* Oh my gosh dle4e_2005, you win teh internets! Seriously, I've never had such a laugh in a long time No offense meant though, I just found that picture ingenious and hilarious at the same time

With that shape, its most likely single armature, extremely similar in terms of shape to a hybrid of an Ety and a D-Jays, with its wire popping out Shure E2/ Westone UM1 style. The design is probably to match the iPods, but I won't be too surprised if AT decides to make a black bersion of this. As a side note, the CK7 is heavy for a semi-canal. I think per side is 23g?

Housing material yes, but perhaps we should wait for the sound first before passing on judgements like bashing it. The body looks lightweight enough to be held in place by the flanges used. The design isn't necessarily bad, and we won't know about the ergonomics till we try (It reminds me of an over the ear D-Jays BTW, but it isn't as 'blocky'). I for one can see people going gaga if AT decides to release a black version like their ATH-ES7, black and white release.

OT: OMG!!! Poyo, do something about that avatar man! Its freaking me out! O_O;; *gets nightmares*

*claps at Apoplectic Gecko's post* Way to go! XD

Nope, not a typo. Was browsing HeadFi and was surprised to have run into this! If it sounds better than the CK7, it'll definitely give a lot of other IEMs a run for their money IMO!

I kinda agree with N@Z here. IMO, most of the quotes are either too long winded, or just plain not simple enough really. Furthermore, chances are likely that some members maybe unhappy when stuck with a certain quote they may not want. Perhaps we should leave things empty so that members can later decide what thy want to have on so they can iron-on/stitch on the T-Shirts if so desired.

^ Sorry, I know we were really noisy back there x_X Asked the guys to soften down but in te end got caried away chatting XP I personally feel that the Orpheus has more than sufficient impact though, in fact, when I loaded up a trance song on it (waaay after ya left), it was a bit too much bass in terms of quantity for me already. That said, the Orpheus has a frightening extension down in the lows and up in the highs.

I don't really think the design is nice... over-blinged IMO. Will be waiting on impressions on its sound. Who knows, maybe just to be competitive, BOSE will price this on the same level as E500? o_O;;

The strings... OH my GOSH the strings... Vocal fluidity... Headroom... Detail... Terrifying extension at both ends... To sum the Orpheus up in a word... It was... BREATH-TAKING! If I had my salary in, I'd sit at Jaben for days listening to it non-stop till my wallet runs dry O_O

It was a wonderful experience! Despite our very limited sources (an SLCT820 and my lowly laptop's soundcard lineout), the Orpheus sounded stunning! I can't imagine how much it will scale with a proper setup! All hail the king!

Been giddy on and off, but the throat's specially ain't feeling too good. You guys take care man, drink lotsa water!

^ Good point Uncle Wilson Come to think of it, such a description fits the Bugatti Veyron I think. Volksenwagen had it engineered to show that they can.

I think it maybe because of: 'There's no way I'm gonna spend that much on some inknown brand headphones, I've got my Bose' <- commoner style 'So much money for a headphone? You guys're plain nuts' <- another commoner style 'I'd love to have it, but my wallet doesn't agree' <- financial deficiencies And so on and so forth. Expensive headphones right from the start isn't exactly geared towards the mainstream community I think. For sure audio dealers know of this o_O

Pretty vague statement though. It might just be that the iPod/Zen/Whatever MP3 player is being played through line-in whilst the system is being powered by a USB port.

Word has it its being released for US$79.99? That'd translate to maybe SG$149.99 including profit and GST?

Happy Birthday, Shiro Taicho!

I don't think one should consider this a portable 'amp', its more like a portable laptop soundcard or an on-board soundcard replacement unit. Specs never said anything about it being powered by an internal power source o_O

Left ear only, he was letting the right earpiece dangling o_O