That’s very helpful. Thanks. Just waiting for them to become available here in the US. Apparently sometime this month.

I'm curious about these L700s. How about a sound quality comparison with the Sony WH-1000XM4 or AirPods MAX?

My pair is perfect. I have the Titanium version, purchased on the day of launch at the beginning of December. They were made mid-November. No issues at all and the sound quality is really good using the Cypher cable.

I have a perfect pair of the EL-8 Titanium. The sound is really good out of the Cypher lightning cable. No piercing highs, just very smooth, crystal clear and tight extended base. I'm really happy with mine.

The Titanium model is the only EL-8s I have heard so unable to offer any comparison. Sorry.

I have the EL-8 Titanium which is their recently updated closed version with their DSP/DAC/AMP built into their lightning cable for iOS devices. It is incredibly good sound quality coming out of my iPhone and iPad - transparent and spacious, deep, tight base, clear highs with no shrill, superb...

I have considered an outboard DAC/AMP for my iOS devices but honestly can't be bothered with all the hassle. Thus the appeal of the EL-8 plus I'd never heard planars before and was eager to hear some. To be honest, listening to music through my iPhone and iPad has become truly enjoyable again...

Very good isolation, better than my Edition 8, but heavier and less comfortable. No noticeable battery drain on either my iPad Pro or iPhone 6 Plus. I purchased the EL-8 for travel, but I'm not using them on the go, just for on the plane and when I get there - if I decide to keep them. Still...

I picked up a pair today also. Listening to Wagner with them right now in apple lossless on my iPad Pro. Not bad. Not as good as my Senns or Edition 8 through my desktop rig but pretty decent through my iOS devices.

I have the Lavry DA11 and love it. I also had the Apogee Grove but returned it. It's really good for a portable DAC/amp combo but does not match the DA11. If you're looking for a giant killer that could replace the Lavry DA11, you should try the Geek Out V2. It is significantly better than the...

A couple of members asked for a comparison between the Apogee Groove and GOV2. I have both right now, so here’s my little take for what it’s worth.   I purchased the Apogee Groove a couple of weeks ago for travel use. It looks great and build quality is first rate. Sound quality is really good...

Never happened to mine and I use my ed8 almost daily, just FYI.

Still love mine. I still use my DA11 all the time. I've had it almost 5 years now and have no interest in looking to change or upgrade. 

Have been reading this thread with interest and wanted to share my initial impressions of the Rutheniums which arrived last week. My purpose was to find some really good portable cans for my upcoming trip to Europe and future trips. I want a pair that works straight out of my iphone and ipad...

Yes I'm starting to wonder myself, especially since I find the HD650 to be almost too much bass. Could lack of break-in be the issue? Between the Amperior and the ED8, it's night and day - the Amperior has much much more bass. 

Yes, sorry about the misspelling of bass. Are you familiar with the Sennheiser HD650? If so, would you say it's a bass heavy can? The reason I ask is because these are my reference cans and I don't consider myself to be a bass head at all. Far from it. I'm just wondering if it's me or if there...

Yes I did this already but I was not fatigued by their base. I also did this with my ED8, just to make sure the base actually existed and I didn't have faulty drivers! The base is there with base heavy R&B, for example, but it's very controlled. I realize this is a good thing and that maybe I...

I still love my Amperiors. They're breaking in beautifully. Out of curiosity, I purchased the Ultrasone Edition 8 this week to audition them against the Amperiors. They're quite a different sound signature from the Amperiors and I'm having a hard time deciding between them. I listen to 80%...

I don't have a previous HD 25 to compare with my new Amperiors, but I am really impressed with mine and have no regrets. Got them last Saturday at the Apple store in blue because they were out of silver, and once I opened the box at home and saw them I was so glad I got the blue instead. They...

I'll be there. too.

Quote: I have the same combination of DAC and amp and agree with you about the Lavry DA11 amp being a little sterile by comparison to the Sonett, but with awesome detail. The Lavry has a really good built-in amp and I had no intention of upgrading until I heard the Sonett. The Sonett has...

  I have auditioned the Zana Deux, but only at Head-Fi meets, not at home where I do my critical listening, so it would be unfair for me to try and compare them. I'm sure the Zana Deux is a great amp but I didn't feel the need to go any further or spend any more money once I heard the Sonett...

Nice review. I love the Sonett. I listen to it every day. I spent a ton of time auditioning headphone amps. None compared to the Sonett in terms of sound quality, build quality and value, which is why I chose it. Great customer service, too.

Good choice!

I have the DNA Sonett and the HD650s. They're a magical combination to my ears. I have not heard the WA2.