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Meze debuts gorgeous new open-back planar headphones

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Meze Audio’s latest premium open-back wired headphones feature new custom-designed planar magnetic drivers — technology that audiophiles have long revered for its clarity and ultra-low distortion. But it’s the design of the new $2,000 Meze Poet that might woo would-be buyers. A lot of planar headphones tend to be bulky affairs with designs that don’t … Read more

Sennheiser HD 505 add a touch of copper and greater comfort to open-back listening

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Sennheiser’s latest open-back, wired headphones put a greater emphasis on comfort and premium style, while keeping a relatively budget-friendly price for those who might be taking their first steps into audiophile listening. The copper and black HD 505 ($279) are available starting today on Amazon. The HD 505 bear a lot of similarities with their … Read more