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Audio-Technica ATH-CK7 Canal Headphones
Conclusion
So, are they truly studio-quality? Eh, if you had a studio you wouldn't put up with the sweepingly uneven amplification. You can compensate for it, and get some very impressive sound from these ATH-CK7s--rolls off the tongue, don't it?--but then they're going to be tied to whatever device you've got them plugged into. I can't use these with both my media player and my PC, because once I switch from my PC speakers, I have to reset my equalizer. And they would be a total waste if my media player didn't have a multi-band, customizable equalizer. There's no preset in the world that can correct for these babies. On the one hand, they suck. Not just because I'm disappointed by the price--my complaints would hold if they were $20 headphones--they cost $75. I cannot stress the fact that, out of the box, these are weapons that you insert into your ears. On the other, if you have the right equipment, you can get sound that most definitely surpasses the quality of like-priced headphones. It comes down to your willingness--and your devices' abilities--to adjust. You're going to save fifty, sixty bucks over buying some pre-leveled Senneheisers or Shures, but you're gambling with what is arguably the coolest sense. You wouldn't check your kitchen knives for sharpness by slashing your palms, would you? Finally, I hope that audio-technica starts making some actually decent headphones for the mainstream market. Because these, while kinda-sorta great, are nothing to be proud of. If you've used Audio-Technica's ATH-CK7 Canal Headphones, we'd love to hear your thoughts - leave a comment or user review! The Good 
There is potential for high-quality audio here
Cost less than alternative, though decidedly less stabby headphones
Acceptably comfortable, acceptably heavy
They're titanium, man! The Bad 
Dangerous in the wrong hands
Equalizer is required
No, seriously, without a multi-band equalizer, these are terrible
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2 User Comments 1 - Posted by
theqat
on August 15, 2008 - 3:17 pm The real problem with these is the included eartips, which are universally terrible. If you feel like it, get some Ultimate Ears dual flange eartips from (f.ex.) http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/store/ac... I use them and can attest that they solve almost every problem with the ATH-CK7s--you get a better seal leading to better detail, better noise canceling, better bass, less shrill treble, and better balance between bass, mids, and treble. If you were to say "there's no reason you should have to buy 3rd-party eartips to make your IEMs sound acceptably good," I'd absolutely agree with you. The only reason I know how great the UE tips are is that I happened to buy the ATH-CK7s based on some reviews that turned out to be incorrect and then found some other forum posts stating that the UE tips provided major improvement. 2 - Posted by
Kurtis
on August 17, 2008 - 2:16 pm theqat: Thanks for the feedback and the extra info. :)
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