Headphones come in variety of shapes and for various purposes and used for different reasons. Was on a mission to find sub $700 closed headphones. I started looking at Elegia. I see moron reviewers on google searches and youtube all making comparisons to the Clear, HD650 and other open back...

Why is output selection an ignored feature now? I've noticed nearly all the DAC/Headphone Amp combos released recently don't have an output selection and just works by inserting headphone jack in. WHY?!?!?!? Is it really that hard for these companies to put a button where you can choose to...

A990Z has some flubby bass because of the Double Air Dampening System. What is Double Air Dampening System? Audio Technica surround the driver with a plastic cage. There is a doughnut shaped large piece of foam inside the cup. The cage then rests on top of the doughnut shaped foam, which...

Hello,   AKG 551 can be found for much cheaper price than 550.  So I'm wondering sonically, is there a difference?  I'm not concerned about the difference in plug and cable.  Just sound.   I've read a few threads around the net and couldn't get a clear answer.  I'm assuming that the...