Rise of the Empire When I found Earwerkz made a CIEM called the Legend with 8 BA drivers and 6 crossovers two years ago, I was already intrigued in making a purchase because of the value and the idea that more adequately implemented crossovers help distribute frequencies better. The holdback was generally the lack of design options when it was still under Earwerkz. With the transformation to Empire Ears, introduction of the 14 drivers Zeus, and excellent service from Jack Vang, there was no hassle for me to get a TOTL CIEM for Christmas...

Introduction I got these headphones around the national holiday. These came out about 2 years after I had got my K701. I was first attracted by its classy design and colour. I thought I would never get another pair of AKG headphones since K701 has been my favorite all the time. I finally decided to purchase a pair due to the discounted price of $180 USD including shipping in my country; and most importantly, I needed a closed can(s) to enjoy music at night without disturbing others. In this review, I will skip all the con(s) about these headphones...