Note: I regard Edition 9 as an "upgrade" from SA5000. Now I feel I did make a fairly good decision. This short review is written after a burn-in process of about 200 hours. My system, if you really want to know, is: mac pro > (larocco diablo >) edition 9.
Fit
- A bit heavier than average headphones.
- It's "tight".
- If you wear glasses then you might have a problem with it. At least I do. But Edition 9 is very adjustable.
- All the above "problems" disappear after listening for about ten minutes. I feel comfortable wearing it for three hours, at least.
Sound
Since I do not have a good amp or source, my judgement on Edition 9 could be unfair.
- It has a pretty decent bass and mid-range, in terms of metal. I listen to Witchery btw.
- Sound stage is not what I was expecting of. I usually prefer "vast" sound stage, so, I need some time getting use to a closed headphone. However, the positioning is very precise and natural/real. The sound stage is "unique".
- You cannot enjoy it with a low volume. That sucks, for me.
- The highs are crisp. I really don't have much to say about this part. Decay is just right.
- Detail is immense. You can hear everything. However, the details are not distracting.
Fit
- A bit heavier than average headphones.
- It's "tight".
- If you wear glasses then you might have a problem with it. At least I do. But Edition 9 is very adjustable.
- All the above "problems" disappear after listening for about ten minutes. I feel comfortable wearing it for three hours, at least.
Sound
Since I do not have a good amp or source, my judgement on Edition 9 could be unfair.
- It has a pretty decent bass and mid-range, in terms of metal. I listen to Witchery btw.
- Sound stage is not what I was expecting of. I usually prefer "vast" sound stage, so, I need some time getting use to a closed headphone. However, the positioning is very precise and natural/real. The sound stage is "unique".
- You cannot enjoy it with a low volume. That sucks, for me.
- The highs are crisp. I really don't have much to say about this part. Decay is just right.
- Detail is immense. You can hear everything. However, the details are not distracting.
