IO-8

You can fully enjoy “metal, melodic death, and symphonic metal” with either pair of headphones. I like symphonic metal myself. Since this genre is similar to movie soundtracks, the IO-8 is also a good choice for me. As for comfort, since I have relatively large ears, the PX8s2 feels a bit tighter th

I have the original PX8. Have enjoyed them for 2 years but now they are going to my daughter. I tried the PX8 S2, the HDB 630, the P100 SE, the Dali IO-8, the Dali IO-12, and the Noble Fokus Apollo. I didn't try the Bathys or Bathys MG. I owned the OG and sold them. They never clamped tight enough t

The Dali IO-8 has round ear cups, while the PX8s2 has rectangular ones, so I can understand why reviewers have commented that they said “narrow.” For some reason, I find the Dali slightly more comfortable than the PX8s2, though this may not have anything to do with the size of my ears. Also, I find

I was about to get the PX8s2, but ended up getting the IO-8 after trying both for some time. Main reason is that the IO-8 just sounded better to me. To my ears they have a wider soundstage, better details, especially in the mid-range and treble, and a more neutral bass, while still being engaging. T