Guest qrqrqr Report post Posted July 19, 2009 hi guys. im new in these forums. i am currently using ipodnano>LOD>govibe martini>quattros/sq5 i have heard some pretty good reviews about cowon s9 sounding better than ipod+lod+amp. so im wondering if i should get a better iem/headphone or change to cowon s9 and then iems later. Budget: <400 . thanks for your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Get a better IEM/headphone. It has more improvement compare to the rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest qrqrqr Report post Posted July 19, 2009 actually im kind of leaning towards to getting the cowon s9. then sell martini +sq5 and get a mid range iem but im open to all options ;D which iem/headphones should i get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Seem like you already have a list. Best to drop by Stereo and have a listen to all of them. This will give you a fast conclusion. Let us know how the audition turn out instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest qrqrqr Report post Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) hmm. i have some idea what do i want. like cowon s9 + atrios or um1/2(any1 pm or tell me the price of the iems? ) or i could use ipod>lod>martini>esw9/es7 ~ stuck between these 2 so im here for advice Edited July 19, 2009 by qrqrqr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theory_87 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 hmm. i have some idea what do i want. like cowon s9 + atrios or um1/2(any1 pm or tell me the price of the iems? ) or i could use ipod>lod>martini>esw9/es7 ~ stuck between these 2 so im here for advice You want to go portable, s9 and iem. You want better sound, go esw9 way. Only you have the answer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[J]-ohn 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 esw9 is the way for better sound quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Tan 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 I would go for the ESW9 for the much better sound.... S9 is nice if I am using it for portability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest qrqrqr Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Hey. Thanks for the advices. Looks like i have to go over to stereo to try out the esw9. The martini should be able to drive the esw9 well right? My martini is being repaired right now. i don't think stereo have the go-vibes right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 yea, the martini or rather, any amp will be able to drive the ESW9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theory_87 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Hey. Thanks for the advices. Looks like i have to go over to stereo to try out the esw9. The martini should be able to drive the esw9 well right? My martini is being repaired right now. i don't think stereo have the go-vibes right? Go-Vibe is Wilson's personal brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrhobbit 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Just a small note, I personally am using the ES9W now, have owned the ES7. If you listen to faster genres, generally heavier stuff like metal, heavy rock n roll. MIGHT be better for you to go ES7(or the HD25IIs which are excellent imo) instead of the ES9. ES9 seems to lose kick on my heavy tracks, while totally outclassing the ES7 on slower stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
insomniax 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) cowon s9 into um3x more befitting of comparisons with ipod amped with esw9..um1 and um2...not really in the same sq or price range. me thinks. Edited July 20, 2009 by insomniax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest qrqrqr Report post Posted July 20, 2009 cowon s9 into um3x more befitting of comparisons with ipod amped with esw9..um1 and um2...not really in the same sq or price range. me thinks. i think the um3x is too expensive for me. Anyone is kind enough to give me a rough price of the um2 / um3x / esw9? anyway i have pretty decided to get the cowon s9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Tan 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) There are quite a few good used UM3x on sale recently and the price should be near to a new UM2. Worth it as it is really a good match to a Cowon MP3 player such as D2 or S9. Good luck in your search.... Or go for a Westone W3 if you are more into pop..... 2nd hand set should be quite affordable now! Cheers! Edited July 21, 2009 by Mark_Tan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
