Audio Technica ATH-EW9

The Audio Technica ATH-EW9 is an adjustable, wooden clip-on headphone constructed out of “Japan’s finest Hokkaido cherry.” A more affordable competitor to the ATH-ESW9A, the ATH-EW9 supporters a lower maximum input power of 100 mW (versus 1000 mW) and inferior impedance of 29 ohms (versus 42 ohms). The ATH-EW9, however, offers oft rubber support loops and large ear hangers designed for long hours of comfortable listening. In addition, the ATH-EW9 features a 28 mm Neodymium drivermagnet, a protective carrying pouch, a 1.0 m extension cord, and swivel-enabled earphones that can be clicked onto an ideal listening position via a vertical hinge. The Audio Technica ATH-EW9 is priced at $199.95, approximately $100 less than its formidable opponent, the ESW9A.

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Audio Technica ATH-EW9
MSRP $199.95
Release date November, 2007
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Pros:
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stunning wood enclosures
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interesting/stylish design
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comfortable, especially for clipons
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Cons:
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open design makes them a poor choice for using anywhere loud
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poor soundstage
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sound does not compare to full size headphones
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needs a dedicated headphone amplifier to really shine
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Features

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 28 mm
  • Magnet: Neodymium
  • Frequency Response: 14 – 24,000 Hz
  • Maximum Input Power: 100 mW
  • Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW at 1 kHz
  • Impedance: 29 ohms
  • Weight: 33 g
  • Cable: 0.6 m asymmetrical
  • Connector: 1/8” (3.5 mm) mini stereo, gold-plated
  • Accessories Included: 1.0 m extension cord, protective pouch

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Audio Technica ATH-EW9

• Audio-Technica ATH-EW9 Lightweight Cherry Wood Clip-on Headphones

• ATH-EW9 Headphones

UPC: 042005141722

EAN: 042005141722

MPN: ATH-EW9

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Pros

  • stunning wood enclosures
  • interesting/stylish design
  • comfortable, especially for clipons

Cons

  • open design makes them a poor choice for using anywhere loud
  • poor soundstage
  • sound does not compare to full size headphones
  • needs a dedicated headphone amplifier to really shine

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ATH, EW, 9, ATHEW, EW9, ATHEW9