Quad

This exploded view of the Quad ERA-1 shows the intricate design of the planar magnetic drivers. I first auditioned the Quad ERA-1 headphones with the recently released 50th Anniversary re-master of the Beatles' White Album . It just seemed appropriate. These headphones could also be seen as a "reissue" of a longtime British audio favorite. They are tuned to emulate the classic sound of Quad's vintage ESL 57 electrostatic floor-standing speakers. And like The White Album , these ERA-1 'phones reward repeat listening. This the very first set of headphones in Quad's illustrious 80-year-plus history. They use planar-magnetic drivers to deliver a spacious, mids-forward sound with deep, authoritative bass. Brand-new details leapt from familiar tracks, drawing me deeper into "Dear Prudence," "Blackbird," and "Don't Pass Me By." I heard hidden bits of percussion and musical artifacts that made each song even more enjoyable. "The Quad ERA-1 headphones get my nod as InnerFidelity Product of The Year 2018 …Incredibly...