Price: $499.99

Website: www.danclarkaudio.com

Brent said: I thought the Dan Clark Audio Æon 2 Closed headphones, fitted with the optional perforated earpads, were among the best headphones I’ve tested -- in fact, they’re among only a few audiophile-oriented headphones that I consider to have truly balanced and even response.

Read the SoundStage! Solo review.

The gist: Solid performance in most every area.