This is not really a review. It is more of a praise of the LCD-X if you like rock/metal and have the funds to get it. Some facts about me and my relationship to headphones: - I used to own the Hifiman Sundara, Audeze LCD-2.2, Sennheiser HD660S, Audioquest Nighthawk and Nightowl. And a lot of portable ones. These are my reference headphones when comparing to Audeze LCD-X. - I am in no way an audiophile. I cannot tell frequencies apart. But I can tell if the bass is too boomy or the high mids/lower treble is too hot (for my preference). I know what...

First off- I pair the Sundara with the mighty Chord Mojo. I find the sound signature to be balanced with no signs of sibilance or fatiguing highs. The lows are punchy and fast. The mids are very neutral to my ears. Vocals are neither forward nor recessed. Highs are perfect for my taste. Usually I prefer darker headphones, but the Sundara made me change my mind. It is nor veiled nor harsh. Again, balanced in every way. To my ears, the Sundara is a chameleon. Sometimes it manages to sound warm and sometimes cold. I guess that is what you call a...