I’m sure you’ve seen these come out of the box dozens of times here so no big deal right? But it’s a huuuuge deal to me. This is a major step up in price from the AKG K712 PRO and Hifiman Sundara that I’m currently listening to. In fact I’ve never spent this much on a single piece of audio equipment before. The only way I justify this indulgence to myself is because you only live once, I’m turning 50 in two weeks, and my hearing ain’t getting any better.
Is this my “endgame” headphone? Probably… for now. Every review I’ve read or watched indicates it is. It certainly won’t be the last pair of headphones I buy, but I think my focus will most likely switch to amps and DACs now. There needs to be a balance in The Force after all.
So it is with much excitement, but also some trepidation that I open this box:
An homage to ProfFalkin’s “In The Chair” series
Apple level of presentation
Complete with balanced cable. I guess now I need a balanced amp. It never ends…
So far so good!
Full impressions writeup in a few weeks. Merci beaucoup, taronlissimore, for answering all of my questions and the personal service! 