Audeze EL-8 - Magnetic Planar Headphones with iOS Inline Mic Cable (Closed-Back)
Model: 200-E8-1112-00
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Packaging Info
Package Weight | 4.0 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.2 x 11.2 x 9.5" |
General Information
Magnet | Fluxor |
Magnet Composition | Neodymium |
Driver Size | 3.94" (100.00 mm) |
Maximum Power Handling | 15 W (for 200 ms) |
Maximum SPL | >130 dB |
Frequency Response | 10 to 50 kHz |
Type | Closed |
Impedance | 30 ohms |
Efficiency | 102 dB/ 1 mW |
Power Requirement | 200 mW to 4 W |
Dimensions | Not specified by the manufacturer |
Weight | 16.9 oz (480.0 g) |
Total Harmonic Distortion | |
Transducer | Planar magnetic |
My snazzy in-ear headphones do amazing things. But when I walk in the city, I sometimes wish there was a portable over-ear headphone that could bring sound to the next level. That is, I want something foldable with a short cable, relatively low impedance, a big soundstage and a sound profile that...
The Audeze EL-8 may be the first planar magnetic headphone sensitive enough to come alive with portable music players.
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High-resolution sound, Planar magnetic drivers, Made in the U.S.
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Lacks mic and phone controls
They might look the part, but the EL-8 Titanium fall too short in performance to justify their price tag They might look the part, but the EL-8 Titanium fall too short in performance to justify their price tag
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Rich, full-bodied sound, Weighty, Decent amount of space, Well built
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Lacking in insight and expression, Dynamically flat, Needs more excitement, Heavy and hot for long wear, Expensive
For £600, you get what you pay for. Fantastic sound quality packed into a beautifully crafted design.
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Gorgeous, natural sound, Luxurious and comfortable design, Big ear pads are snug and comfortable
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Too bulky to wear in public, A lot of sound leakage
It’s very exciting to get a chance to test a piece of a new technology, especially when you hear so much about it discussed in audiophile communities. I don’t have much experience, yet, with other planar magnetic headphones, and I can’t compare EL-8C to Audeze flagship LCD series.
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-"clean" sound, -very tight and unobtrusive base, -well extended and grain free treble, -VERY good isolation, will help all those ISO more neck pain, Detail oriented, balanced, great sound stage (for closed), Looks, portability, comfort, Brilliant Sound, Beautiful Design, Impressive Portability,...
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-analytical sound; not natural, -mid-base lacks punch/impact, -heavy; uncomfortable design, -my pair came with a VERY short cable, heavy, clamping, meh sound, Crinkly pads, not highly portable., Missing upper mids, loose connectors, Proprietary wires, a little heavy (approx.
- Planar Magnetic Transducers
- Neodymium Magnet
- Fluxor Magnetic Structure
- Closed Circumaural Design
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 50 kHz
- Fazor Technology Focuses The Sound
- Uniforce Diaphragm for Reduced Modes
- Includes Standard Headphone Cable
- Includes iOS Inline Mic Cable
- 1/8" to 1/4" Adapter
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- Audeze EL-8 - Magnetic Planar Headphones with iOS Inline Mic Cable (Closed-Back)
- 6.5' Headphone Cable
- iOS Inline Mic Cable
- 1/8" to 1/4" Adapter
- Limited 3-Year Warranty