(If you can't see the embedded video above, click here to watch it.)
 
As some of you may have seen in another thread here, Head-Fi'er Matias, then long-time Head-Fi'er arnaud, posted an Audeze advertisement (from The Absolute Sound's January 2015 issue) for what looked like a new Audeze headphone called the EL-8:
 

 
Audeze hasn't posted any additional information yet.
 
As the ad mentions, the Audeze EL-8 will be launched at CES 2015, on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. If you are going to be at CES, make sure you stop by Audeze's exhibit at South Hall, Booth #22018. (Click here to see Audeze's exhibit on a floor map.) 
 
Here are other places at CES you'll be able to audition the EL-8:
 

1. Chord Electronics in Venetian 29-222.
2. Meridian in Venetian 30-335. Meridian will be featuring the Audeze EL-8 (and Audeze's LCD models) for personal audio demonstrations of their MQA technology.
3. Burson Audio in Venetian 31-322.

 
Though still under embargo, I can say that Audeze will be introducing some compelling patent pending technologies in the EL-8, including a very innovative magnetic circuit, and new diaphragm technology (again, with more details about both to follow).
 
I've been listening to a pre-production Audeze EL-8, and I think it will easily be among the most significant headphone launches in our community this year. More detailed information (including price info) is still under embargo, but when the embargo lifts, I'll be posting more detailed information here.
 
As you can see in the photo below, the Audeze EL-8's design is also very striking (and very comfortable):
 

 

 
(Click on the photos to see larger versions.)
 
I took many other photos, and will post them after the press embargo is lifted.
 
Again, if you're going to be at CES 2015, make sure to stop by Audeze's exhibit. It will likely be my first stop on Tuesday, so perhaps I'll see you there, too.
 

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From Audeze:
 

http://www.audeze.com/products/el-8-collection
 
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The EL-8 is flexible, portable, lightweight and loaded with new technology for extreme performance. It works beautifully with most portable players and phones. Designed by BMW DesignworksUSA and available in open and closed-back models, they're built with superb craftsmanship, wood veneer accents, and enormous attention to detail. The EL-8 is possessed of the world's most advanced planar magnetic technology with sound quality unheard of in this or any other price category.

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2015-01-05 1625 PST: Added photo of Audeze EL-8 with Chord Hugo.
 
2015-01-06 0053 PST: Added Head-Fi TV video episode about the Audeze EL-8.
 
2015-01-12 2234 EST: Added Matias' name to first paragraph. Added statement/quote from Audeze.

omg I feel
 
 
audeze ripping off that  560 black plastic and wood veneer look, so good.

Any info on pricing?  I certainly can wait until Tuesday to find out.

Ugh... why that wood grain...
 
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takato14 said:

  Ugh... why that wood grain...
 
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Well, I think they'd have multiple finishes to choose from.

It looks cheap. I hope it's cheap. It's not going to be cheap.

please be cheap . I want to hear a planar magnetic headphone.

head injury said:

  It looks cheap. I hope it's cheap. It's not going to be cheap.

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LOL, good. 
 
Should be interesting. 

I was hoping it would be a closed-back headphone similar in size to the Oppo PM-3, but from this pic it doesn't appear to be closed. Oh well, I bet I'll want em anyway. 

:eek: Can't wait find out more :eek:

It'll be interesting to see the price of this. Probably too much for me to afford but it won't stop me from dreaming!

....wow....i ordred my LCD 3F about three day ago...wow...wowwwwww...wonder if the store will do a exchange.

Didn't see this coming was more sidetracked by the impending Z LCD 

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A big thumbs up to Audeze for stepping out of their comfort zone and coming out with a completely new form factor. I look forward to the first impressions