Guest dragonboy Report post Posted December 11, 2007 Your budget allows you... ATH-ESW9 around $300++ . Fantastic midrange & vocals, well controlled bass not too over boomy like the akg k81. Looks good , feels expensive too. I'm totally happy with the ESW9 so far. Lightweight, portable, comfortable, looks cool, most important.... Sound fantastic Closer to the ATH-ESW9, would be the ES7. So, if you wouldn't want to burn your wallet.... Then ES7. I'll suggest you to try both & hear the diff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites