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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Sound Quality
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03.Isolation
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04.Comfort
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05.Usability
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06.Apple iPhone 3G S Headphones Comparison
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07.Beyerdynamic DT 770 Comparison
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08.Shure SE115 Comparison
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09.Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 Comparison
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10.Conclusion
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11.Snippets
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12.Ratings & Specs
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13.Comments
Able Planet PS500MM
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ConclusionAudio-Technica ATH-ESW9 Comparison
Design
The ATH-ESW9s are swanky looking and feature a slightly better construction overall.
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| Able Planet PS500MM | Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 |
Frequency Response
Like some of the other comparisons, neither the PS500MMs nor the ATH-ESW9s have pristine high-ends. The ATH-ESW9s botch their high-end less than the PS500MMs.
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| Able Planet PS500MM | Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 |
Distortion
Again, distortion won’t be an issue for either set of headphones.
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| Able Planet PS500MM | Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 |
Tracking
The ATH-ESW9s have no issues below the 7kHz mark, whereas the PS500MMs have a significant spike.
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| Able Planet PS500MM | Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 |
Isolation
Neither set of headphones do much to isolate you from outside sound: both only block a small amount of high frequency noise, but let through a lot of low frequency rumbles.
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| Able Planet PS500MM | Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 |
Comfort
We thought the PS500MMs were a bit odd initially, with their tiny ear pads. The ATH-ESW9s were also uncomfortable, due to their tight fit. Unlike the PS500MMs, however, we thought the ATH-ESW9s got less comfortable over time.
Verdict
Unless you’re looking for incredible audio quality, we’d recommend the PS500MMs for gamers. For your purposes, gamer, the ATH-ESW9s are too expensive and don’t come with the convenient mic.
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