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ESS 422H Headphones

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ESS 422H Headphones

Name: ESS 422H Headphones
Brand: ESS Labs
SKU: ess-422h
Price: 125 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.896552 (58 reviews)

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Featuring a 40-millimeter moving-coil dynamic driver and ESS’s Art of AMT technology, the 422H headphones deliver a full range of natural sound. Describing the improved multi-fold Air Motion Transformer, Major HiFi says: “It pushes currents back and forth in a way that prevents air from escaping in the wrong direction Read More

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Daeronicus

267

Aug 26, 2021

For anyone interested, ESS website has this headphones at half prices.

BigBossMan

Sep 4, 2021

DaeronicusThese are really phenomenal sounding when pads are swapped. Purchased (2) ESS 422H headphones from ESS website and they shipped within a week.

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BigBossMan

Sep 4, 2021

DaeronicusSold Out

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KattoJesu

139

Jun 10, 2021

Interesting but they aren't cohesive.... the crossover point doesn't seem to happen, instead both drivers seem to just play together and it sounds like a mess. I think there was potential but it's missed in the crossover. Kinda both dark and bright at the same time

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alphatypered

May 15, 2021

This looks super heavy. How heavy is it?

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KattoJesu

139

Jun 10, 2021

alphatyperedNot super heavy, but the stock pads are too thin

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Cferrer1983

May 13, 2021

at this price point, would you take this? the new he-x4 planar or the senn hd 6xx ? I currently have a shp9500

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nlwouter

May 13, 2021

Cferrer1983The sennheiser hd650 or in this case the HD6XX is almost 20 years old and is still one of the best in its price category, Other headphones come and go. It think if you haven't already the hd6xx is your best choice.

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KattoJesu

139

Jun 10, 2021

Cferrer1983Any of the ones you stated over this

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red_buffet

Mar 31, 2021

Has anyone tried the Brainwavz hybrid angled pads with these?

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Arch555

Feb 19, 2021

So dudes from EU, as I am still gonna be waiting for weeks until I receive this stuff, could you be nice enough to share your experience of customs/import tax? Is it like 100% rate of bad luck and all that customs declaration, or can I still hope this parcel will slip unnoticed? Also I found out these HP have 10uF capacitor for AMT working as HPF. I would like to replace tiny weeny SMD cap with film cap. But they all seem bulky (7,2 cm3). Any suggestions for smaller alternative? Thanks in advance.

sidn3y

Dec 16, 2020

What is this? So this looks exactly like a SIVGA headphone that goes for under $100.

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postwarscars

1368

Mar 25, 2021

sidn3yLooking like something doesn't make it the same. This has been around a while, and I doubt the SIVGA has an AMT.

Chugunin

Dec 12, 2020

RayFWhile I really appreciate your ostanding essay, I have to point your attention to the fact that plastic production involves oil processing and various toxic footrpints on rivers and local environments. And listening to music and other loud sounds may harm your ears and degrade your hearing. Buying nice watches is much better option.