I have been following some threads on this forum regarding the relatively-high failure rates of ortho-drivers, I don’t recall or experience driver failures in “more conventional” headphones. Is this technology inherently more prone to failure?

Just wondering if anyone else found the HD800 to be too bright for most violin music? I sometimes find the very high notes almost painful.   e.g. Partita No. 2 In D Minor, BWV 1004.: Ciaccona (http://youtu.be/aBQkRzZYN8I) Beethoven violin concerto http://youtu.be/YIB03fS179s   It's even...

Just want to gather some thoughts on the comfort level of these cans. I love the audeze sound but the weight is a little bit concerning, they seemed tolerable from the short time I demoed them in store but I'd like to know if you can wear them for hours without discomfort.   My reference is...