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6 Luxury Headphones for Music Lovers Who Want More

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Luxury headphones are exceedingly popular among certain audiophiles, but the interest in these brands continues to grow. This new trend has not gone unnoticed by headphone manufacturing companies, with many brands introducing new, high-end models to keep up with the demand. Some of the headphones being released are unlike any listening devices ever created before. With their designs, price tags and quality of sound, they are the new products that the market has been calling for. Many luxury styles are not only great for when you're on the go, but are suitable for use at home,while commuting, or while flying.

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Abyss AB-1266

For some years now, a subdivision of the JPS Labs was created by the owner Joe Skubinski for the sole purpose of developing and marketing high-quality headphones.This unique product comes with an ultra-thin diaphragm which has a very low mass. The model is unique in that its design is planar magnetic and custom-made magnets are used in the development. It incorporates no rear magnet, which is said to allow for open sound through the elimination of unnecessary reflections. The frame kit is stout and strong, made from a stiff, thick inverted ‘U’-shaped metal with ear cup housings made from aluminum, making the headphones strong and durable.

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Sonorous X

These headphones produce a sound that imbues a certain aura of realism that is quite rare to come across in the sound industry. The sound is as clear and vivid as could be with the Sonorous X model. This approximately 630g headphone has a driver unit made from the dynamic driver. Its housing is made of an alloy of stainless steel and aluminum which gives it an appealing look while maintaining its strength. The diaphragm is about 50mm in diameter and is made from titanium.

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 Ultrasone Edition 5

Ultrasone’s Edition 5 not only marked their re-emergence in the market, but is also one of the finest products they have ever released. These headphones are made of a unique leather type, wooden ear cup and aluminum headband. The standout feature of these products are their tonality, which enhances the listening experience like no other headphones. It also has dynamic, closed-back drivers that give the headphones a signature sound, which the market has been craving for years.

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Stax SR-009 'Earspaker'

A few things stand-out about the Stax SR-009 Earspaker, but the main features come alive when you turn the sound on. This high-tech product comes fitted with electrostatic drivers and a thin film of conductors are embedded. The headphone has an electrostatic field that is used to suspend the diaphragm. These combinations of virtuoso artistry in design have helped achieve an intricate and coherent sound output.

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Audeze LCD-4

Audeze is a Southern California company that mainly deals with building audio components and are popular for building each of their products by hand, which is still the case to this day. To enhance sound clarity and performance of the Audeze LCD-4 headphones, they have introduced some stunning new features. There are Double Fluxor magnetic arrays and 1.5 Tesla Flux density magnets inside, which are quite powerful. If you need energy, slam, and tactility, the Audeze LCD-4 headphones are exactly what you need. It achieves real-life tonality and with their transparency, makes users access music for exactly what it is.

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MHP1000

McIntosh is a popular brand that is associated with high quality, timeless designs and enhanced performance of their products. The MHP1000 by McIntosh are exactly what you would expect the company to release to the market. The headphones come with a cosmetic design, including a cover made from genuine leather, which covers the earpads and headband. The headphones have been designed for heavy use, with the ear cups made of a housing which includes scratch-resistant and durable material. The soft leather makes it easy for users to listen over long periods. The quality is so exceptional that even for low bit-rate music still sounds remarkable. McIntosh has greatly delivered, considering that this is the first pair of headphones they have ever released.

Samantha Simpson

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