# \#high-end **URL:** https://forum.headphones.com/tag/high-end/142.md [Latest](https://forum.headphones.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.headphones.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.headphones.com/tags.md) --- ## [Rosson Audio - RAD-0 - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rosson-audio-rad-0-official-thread/3537)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 535\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rosson-audio-rad-0-official-thread/3537 "2026-01-02T16:50:18Z")
The RAD-0 is a full-size, open-back, planar magnetic headphone, with unique presentation (every pair is different) and customization options and is the first release from Rosson Audio Design: From the Rosson Audio Desig… --- ## [RAAL-requisite SR1a - Earfield™ Monitor/Headphone - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/raal-requisite-sr1a-earfield-monitor-headphone-official-thread/3220)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 1136\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/raal-requisite-sr1a-earfield-monitor-headphone-official-thread/3220 "2025-05-23T02:41:28Z")
One of the most interesting, and unique, recent entrants into the Headphone (RAAL-requisite call them "Earfield™ Monitors) world is the SR1a. They’re the first headphone using a true ribbon-driver (known for being extre… --- ## [ZMF Vérité C - Closed-Back Dynamic Headphone - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/zmf-verite-c-closed-back-dynamic-headphone-official-thread/3702)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 1532\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/zmf-verite-c-closed-back-dynamic-headphone-official-thread/3702 "2023-10-08T02:02:17Z")
ZMF’s latest creation, the Vérité C (for “closed”), is Zach Mehrbach’s latest addition to his dynamic headphone collection. In common with the original Vérité, they feature the same, proprietary, ultra-light PEN driver … --- ## [ZMF Vérité - Open-Back Dynamic Headphone - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/zmf-verite-open-back-dynamic-headphone-official-thread/2684)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 1437\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/zmf-verite-open-back-dynamic-headphone-official-thread/2684 "2024-02-18T20:21:27Z")
ZMF’s Vérité is Zach Mehrbach’s new, flagship, open-backed dynamic headphone - and they were my favorite new headphone at Canjam @ RMAF 2018. They feature a proprietary ultra-light PEN driver with a 20% beryllium vapor-… --- ## [LB-Acoustics MySphere 3 - Floating, Over-Ear, Dynamic Headphone - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/lb-acoustics-mysphere-3-floating-over-ear-dynamic-headphone-official-thread/3552)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/lb-acoustics-mysphere-3-floating-over-ear-dynamic-headphone-official-thread/3552 "2024-02-17T01:13:02Z")
LB-Acoustic’s MySphere 3, which might be seen as the spiritual successor to the AKG K1000, and is one of a very small number of headphones designed to hover, float, or be suspended over the ear instead of resting, and se… --- ## [Matrix Audio Element:X - DAC/Amp/Streamer - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/matrix-audio-element-x-dac-amp-streamer-official-thread/3755)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/matrix-audio-element-x-dac-amp-streamer-official-thread/3755 "2024-02-02T19:15:28Z")
Matrix Audio have recently introduced a new range of multi-function music products, collectively part of the “Element” line, and the focus of this thread is the “Element: X” (the flagship of the line): All products in… --- ## [Chord Hugo TT 2](https://forum.headphones.com/t/chord-hugo-tt-2/2436)
**Author:** [@ufospls2](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ufospls2)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/chord-hugo-tt-2/2436 "2023-12-06T13:44:50Z")
Hi Guys! I gave the Susvara a good listen last night with the HTT2, definitely 4-5 hours, and stayed up a bit too late enjoying the sound! Here are some initial thoughts on the HTT2. I was surprised how far I had to t… --- ## [Meze Empyrean over-ear Headphones - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/meze-empyrean-over-ear-headphones-official-thread/35)
**Author:** [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Replies:** 467\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/meze-empyrean-over-ear-headphones-official-thread/35 "2023-12-03T20:08:24Z")
The Meze Empyrean are Meze’s stab at high-end headphones. Meze bringing their unique design to high-end headphones should be a real treat and after trying them out at CanJam SoCal I am super excited to try out the fini… --- ## [Focal Arche - DAC/Amp - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-arche-dac-amp-official-thread/3730)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 420\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-arche-dac-amp-official-thread/3730 "2023-09-12T15:06:30Z")
The Arche is Focal’s first source and amplifier offering for the world of audiophile heapdhone listening. It is closely matched to Focal’s line of high-end headphones, and in fact has pre-set configuration options for e… --- ## [Cayin N8 - DAP - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/cayin-n8-dap-official-thread/3067)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/cayin-n8-dap-official-thread/3067 "2022-10-07T06:46:53Z")
The N8 is Cayin’s latest DAP, and their new flagship. Hewn from what feels like a solid slab of metal, it boasts a rich feature set - including the headline debut of the Korg NuTube miniature VFD triode … a first in the… --- ## [Allnic Audio - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/allnic-audio-official-thread/15440)
**Author:** [@hifiDJ](https://forum.headphones.com/u/hifiDJ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/allnic-audio-official-thread/15440 "2022-05-26T16:38:16Z")
In light of my recent (and first) tube amp acquisition (Allnic HPA-3000GT) I thought I’d create a thread for the Allnic brand to add some more options in the tube space, and because there’s barely any reviews/information… --- ## [Chord DAVE - DAC/Amp/Pre-Amp - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/chord-dave-dac-amp-pre-amp-official-thread/3997)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/chord-dave-dac-amp-pre-amp-official-thread/3997 "2021-01-03T01:11:23Z")
Launched in early 2016, UK-based Chord Electronics’ DAVE DAC, headphone amplifier, and pre-amp - the latest in a line of such units designed by Rob Watts, has quickly gains a substantial and enthusiastic following, and a… --- ## [Fidelice (by Rupert Neve) - Precision DAC - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fidelice-by-rupert-neve-precision-dac-official-thread/4463)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fidelice-by-rupert-neve-precision-dac-official-thread/4463 "2020-08-31T23:51:22Z")
The Fidelice (by Rupert Neve Designs) “Precision Digital to Analog Converter” is high-end DAC/amp and one of a trio of launch-products under the “Fidelice” brand, targeted at bringing Rupert Neve’s legendary studio engin… --- ## [AAW Canary - Hybrid (DD, BA, EST) IEM - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/aaw-canary-hybrid-dd-ba-est-iem-official-thread/4176)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/aaw-canary-hybrid-dd-ba-est-iem-official-thread/4176 "2019-12-28T09:03:55Z")
The Advanced Acoustic Werkes (AAW) “Canary” (main page here) is a new triple-hybrid IEM (dynamic, balanced-armature and electrostatic drivers), replacing the more conventional W900 hybrid at the top of AAW’s line-up of b…