Rosson Audio Design RAD-O planar magnetic headphones

Perhaps ‘Only Shallow’ by My Bloody Valentine is the most revealing of the myriad talents of the RAD-O. For 30 years this recording has been celebrated as a leading example of the ‘pea-souper’ school of mixing – always close to collapsing under the weight of its own overdriven amplification and ample feedback. But the RAD-O allow an insight into the structure, the harmonic dynamism and carefully arranged chaos of the recording, allowing greater understanding of the methods and intent of the band than is usually available. It’s still a pummeling recording, of course, but in the hands of Rosson Audio Design that’s no longer the be-all and end-all.

So you can be assured, then, that £2,495 put Rosson Audio Design’s way buys you some extraordinarily capable and communicative headphones that will offer you a lifetime of sonic fulfilment. You need only make sure you select a finish you can live with for many years to come.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Over-ear
• Drivers: 66mm magnetic planar
• Frequency Response: 5Hz – “beyond audible range”
• Impedance: 28 Ohms
• Noise cancellation: none
• Distortion: <1% at 1mW/1kHz
• Sensitivity: 95dB
• Accessories: protective hard case; 2m dual-mono 3.5mm – 3.5mm nylon-jacketed OFC cable; 6.3mm adapter
• Weight: under 650g
• Price: £2,495

Manufacturer: Rosson Audio Design

URL: rossonaudiodesign.com

UK Distributor: VAL HiFi

URL: valhifi.co.uk

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