Great review, I love the hawks to death, they are my favorites at the moment along with the meze 99 classics. 

Thanks @RedJohn456 or should I say Dr. Nick (haha, great pic)! Glad we share a similar NH affection.

good write up...I am ordering a pair on Monday along with the 4 pin XLR cable audio quest makes for these. I will give them some time to wear in since that seems to be the consensus from most owners regarding getting them to optimum sounding