This is not an analytical audiophile offering but rather more of a 'let your hair down' frenzy of rich and powerful bass and a smooth euphonic vocal delivery to go alongside it.

The HE-R9 is midrange focused and that starts with a mildly emphasized lower midrange that gives lower vocals a nice lift and good presence and does good things for both electric bass and the cello.

These closed-back headphones provide a natural laid-back sound with superb comfort and easy-to-use wireless capabilities. That said, the look won’t be for everyone, and they could use a touch more transparency.

large part of the comfort is due to the fact that light materials are preferred in the product. The remaining part is, of course, well-made and placed memory foams with good support and an optimized clamp force. The HE-R9 offers a very musical, easy-to-listen presentation. The fact that it does not swallow the details completely and does not compromise on technical capability is one of the aspects that makes it stand out among its rivals.