I completely agree regarding the Meze Empyreon. I was able to audition it at Ultra Fidelis after quarantine lifted in 2020, and it was the most comfortable thing I had ever put on my head. I was close to buying it based on comfort and build quality alone, as at the time it was still unclear how long I’d be teleworking, but the audio performance just wasn’t up to my standards.
I’ve always wondered if EQing the messy bass response restores balance to the force (or the mids and treble in this case) and improves perceived technical performance.
Anyway, great write up!