Bass is extended, detailed, and impactful ; Vocals are engaging without ever being harsh or sibilant ; Everything is custom-designed, including the headphone stand

Too heavy for comfortable use ; Hell of a price to pay for incremental performance gains ; To get the most out of them, you’ll need a good amplifier

If the Final D8000 weren’t heavy enough to cause a pressure hot spot to form at the top of my head, and if they didn’t cost a small fortune, I’d be celebrating them as a triumph. But reviews have to rate what is, not what might be, and so I find myself...