Erzetich Phobos V2021

22,590 SEK

*********** AVAILABLE FOR DEMO ********* Erzetich's former top-of-the-line (replaced by Erzetich Charybdis) headphone is an open headphone with a planar magnetic drive that delivers a clean (low distortion), big, airy, detailed sound with good bottom. The V2021 version of the Phobos features an updated design, with new CNC-milled aluminum cups and a carbon fiber headband. Compared to Phobos V2018, the sound is now more controlled, firm and detailed. In addition, it has become easier. Phobos V2021 in brief * Character - Detailed yet balanced * Open ear cups made of linden wood * Carbon fiber headband * Cable connection - mini-XLR, which means that the cable can be replaced if you want to change the character of the headphones slightly "In the end, Erzetich Audio took an already excellent sounding headphone and hammered down all the imperfections that I had with them in the past. Their metallic cups should resist a lot more use and abuse and their carbon fiber headband add some high-end flair to them. More importantly, several quality-of-life changes were brought to the surface and you can now use them with smaller or bigger heads and you can lie them flat on your table if you please. Apart from this, this is the same good-old Phobos that sounds big and enveloping, while toning down brightness and listening fatigue. Transparency and detail retrieval went up and nasty distortions and driver rattles went down, improving their timing and control especially at higher volumes. In my case, Phobos V2021 checked many boxes and I’ve used them in most of my DAC and headphone amplifier reviews that I’ve posted in the latest months. I find them easy to drive and easy to like, as system matching isn’t an issue anymore, as it can be the case with several high-end headphones. Considering all the improvements made to their build and driver assembly, I cannot continue without awarding them with our highest badge. Gold Award is fully deserved and I challenge you finding a more interesting sounding headphone in the ~€2000 price bracket." Soundnews.net (Nov 2021)

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Article no.: ERZETICHPHOBOSV2021

Phobos V2021 - Planar magnetic headphones Distinction and style with wood beauty. The Phobos headphones draw on a stylish, octagonal shape for the cups. This doesn’t just exude beauty but creates a strong design without adding weight. We carefully age the wood used to ensure your headphones are as unique as the music you listen to. These are statement pieces where design and audio unite. Encased within these statement open cups reside exceptional quality planar magnetic drivers. The design and technology together enable a detailed, firm and dynamic sound: picking up the details in the music and allowing you to bask in the rich details of performances that you love. These headphones are ideal for music ranging from classical to jazz, where detail is everything. With V2021 we upgraded Phobos by updating the design, adding CNC milled aluminum cup covers, and carbon fiber head band. Compared to Phobos V2018 the sound is now more controlled, firm and detailed. Phobos' Story Phobos is the next step in our sound journey, a natural design progression from Deimos, our top of the range headphone amplifier: The next step in the evolution of design-led sound. Nothing is taken for granted in Erzetich sound development. In addition, design is considered and focused. Instead an experimental trial-and-error approach mixes with a passion for both materials and sound. Working on planar magnetic prototypes the vision became clear. The result is akin to striking gold: the same treasure as seen in the reunion of brothers Deimos and Phobos from mythology. The combination is mind-blowing sound encased in Erzetich quality and style. Phobos is a dominant character, confident in what it delivers. Suggested amp coupling with: Bacillus Tilia, Deimos Specifications * Impedance: 45 ohm * Driver: Planar magnetic * Cup system: Open - wooden cups * Weight: 660 g * Character: Analytically detailed, firm and balanced * Cables: detachable high-quality cable Features * wooden cups * detachable high-quality cable * CNC milled aluminum cup cover * carbon fiber head band * connectors (mini-XLR) similar to other big manufacturers for easy cable upgrade * 2 years warranty

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Soundnews.net (Nov 2021)