HisashiX 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) i want to buy a pair of portable headphones when i'm on the go, in school and at home. i just recently wanted to buy a pair cause i wanted a change from using earphones. anyway i've been looking around on the net and i have absolutely 0% of knowledge of these stuff so i thought of asking for an opinion from someone here. my budget is around 400 max? i heard about audio technica ES7, ESW9 and ESW10. and i was deciding between ES7 and ESW9 cause i have a weakness for stylish headphones.. i roughly know i do not want a pair that leaks or something like that. i'm a newbie at this so please do give me guidance and your suggestions on a good pair of headphones. Edited December 22, 2008 by HisashiX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palestofwhite 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2008 Hi, If you talk about using them on the bus or train, these portable cans are not going to isolate very well. I tried using my ESW10 on the bus but the isolation is pretty poor, especially when you sit at the rear near the engine. My advice is, if you can stand sticking things into your ears, get an IEM instead. Those will provide good isolation and still sound good. The headphones you mentioned are better for stationary use in quieter areas, eg, library, home, etc. Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hdrcorp 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2008 I think giving this thread a read will do some good. http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?showtopic=9300 I'd recomend giving the Senn HD25-1 II a try. If it is between ES7 and ESW9 I'd pick ES7 coz the isolation for me is better, but a word of caution, the ES7 is extremely uncomfortable to hang around the neck unless your neck is very long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[J]-ohn 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2008 I think giving this thread a read will do some good. http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?showtopic=9300 I'd recomend giving the Senn HD25-1 II a try. If it is between ES7 and ESW9 I'd pick ES7 coz the isolation for me is better, but a word of caution, the ES7 is extremely uncomfortable to hang around the neck unless your neck is very long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2008 hmmm, HD 25-1 II, ESW 9, ES 7 all have different type of character lei! Like, the HD 25, too strong in bass. ES 7 is focus on treble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[J]-ohn 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) HD25 not very stylish looking though... please add the Audio technica ANC7 in your list. Its the better sounding noise canceling headphones out there, sound wise I will say its between the ES7 and ESW9 but comfort and isolation above them. To me the ES7 has 4 issues - Fingerprints, sound quality (subjective),comfort and isolation. Personally I will pick the ANC7 because they don't have the above issues plus + Free case + Airline plug provided + Noise canceling function which you can switch off if you don't want + Cheaper than ESW9 Just my 2cents Edited December 23, 2008 by [J]-ohn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HisashiX 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) wow. thanks for all your suggestions! i really appreciate it. by the way, where can i check the prices of the ATH-ANC7 and ESW9? or does anyone know their current prices? i heard reviews about the ESW9's plastic hinge breaking when they were folding it and they weren't rough with it, did it happen to anyone here? Edited December 23, 2008 by HisashiX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dragonboy Report post Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) Hi, If you talk about using them on the bus or train, these portable cans are not going to isolate very well. I tried using my ESW10 on the bus but the isolation is pretty poor, especially when you sit at the rear near the engine. My advice is, if you can stand sticking things into your ears, get an IEM instead. Those will provide good isolation and still sound good. The headphones you mentioned are better for stationary use in quieter areas, eg, library, home, etc. Regards. ESW10 is cool and fantastic.... but way over his budget,bro. I think the ESW9 would be easier for him to digest. Edited December 23, 2008 by dragonboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2008 wow. thanks for all your suggestions! i really appreciate it. by the way, where can i check the prices of the ATH-ANC7 and ESW9? or does anyone know their current prices? i heard reviews about the ESW9's plastic hinge breaking when they were folding it and they weren't rough with it, did it happen to anyone here? hmmm, for pricing, why nt make a trip down to stereo? then see what's they have for their promotion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
