Well, they’ve arrived, so much sooner than I expected to have them. Turns out the waiting was the best bit.
.... Nah, just kidding
I’m not about to pass judgment on 10 minutes of listening, it’ll be a day or two before they’re even broken-in properly.
But my initial impressions are very favourable, I’ve thrown on some Kaleo for my first sesh and bloody hell. At full volume - obviously, thumping, but very well controlled and not overpowering bass, sweet midrange and even with all of that going on, JJ Julius Son’s high notes are coming through without distorting.
But there’s a LOT of listening to be done, across most genres - I have a very eclectic taste. So we’ll see how they go, particularly once they have been run-in.
They are beautifully constructed though, no surprises there. I’m particularly pleased that the ear cups fit over my ears, I was worried about that.
Yes - I know, they’re over-ear headphones. But I’ve lost count of how many over-ear headphones over the years have pinched my lobes against my head and/or really pushed against the legs of my spectacles. In that respect the APM are a major win.
I’m cautiously optimistic that these are going to be a comfortable wear. I’ll definitely find that out - I’m not taking these off anytime soon
That case, well, jeez what can you say about that bloody case. It would have been nice to have a proper hard case, but now that I’ve actually had these in my hands, they’re so solidly built Im oddly less concerned about it. Time will tell.
.... Nah, just kidding
I’m not about to pass judgment on 10 minutes of listening, it’ll be a day or two before they’re even broken-in properly.
But my initial impressions are very favourable, I’ve thrown on some Kaleo for my first sesh and bloody hell. At full volume - obviously, thumping, but very well controlled and not overpowering bass, sweet midrange and even with all of that going on, JJ Julius Son’s high notes are coming through without distorting.
But there’s a LOT of listening to be done, across most genres - I have a very eclectic taste. So we’ll see how they go, particularly once they have been run-in.
They are beautifully constructed though, no surprises there. I’m particularly pleased that the ear cups fit over my ears, I was worried about that.
Yes - I know, they’re over-ear headphones. But I’ve lost count of how many over-ear headphones over the years have pinched my lobes against my head and/or really pushed against the legs of my spectacles. In that respect the APM are a major win.
I’m cautiously optimistic that these are going to be a comfortable wear. I’ll definitely find that out - I’m not taking these off anytime soon
That case, well, jeez what can you say about that bloody case. It would have been nice to have a proper hard case, but now that I’ve actually had these in my hands, they’re so solidly built Im oddly less concerned about it. Time will tell.
