Not the hype phones, but probably better.

Guess what came in the mail today!

... No, not Idolm@ster 2. Unfortunately. But I'll probably be using what did come in to enjoy the game!

In the mail today were a pair of Audio Technica ATH-ESW9A's, which I got off Beach Camera. Man, the sound out of these is great, and I haven't even burned them in yet! At first listen, the mids might be a little too forward, but they're incredibly detailed - I can even hear what's going on in a singer's throat with these things! Highs might be a little harsh, they sometimes jump out and surprise me. They're not really bad though, and again, they're crisp and clear. As for the bass, some of you out there might know I like my bass clear and not overpowering, meaning that I like it a bit on the lighter side. These phones do not disappoint - I'm not even sure if I'll EQ the low range down at all!

Oh, this was a good investment. About the only thing I don't like is that they're sit-on-the-ear headphones (supra-aural), but hey... it's a small price to pay. Let's not forget, they look stylish! Yes, the drivers are housed in wood. African Padauk, whatever that is...

http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/products/hp/ath-esw9.html

Ignore the MSRP, you can get them for much cheaper. (Still triple digits.)

Oh yeah, I should pay for Im@s2 now. Dang it, I'm spending more money...