However, these colorations generally complemented the Athena's overall tonal mix, if not perfectly neutral. dynamics and impact: Despite the bass boost, the low end tends to be on the looser and slower side, with drums lacking the desired level of immediacy and punch. To power the new 50mm diaphragm, we have developed a new high-performance ultra-fine voice coil and high-flux magnetic enclosure within the driver.

It could use some dampening, or something, to help with the fatiguing I am experiencing listening to it. The grip force is enough to create a complete seal (important for bass in particular) but isn’t so grippy as to be uncomfortable.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

I decided to cool off and listen for another two weeks, but so far I haven’t found anything to contradict the fact that the company has overachieved. It’s generally not grating to listen to, but it doesn’t contribute much in terms of enjoyment either.Compared to traditional front and rear venting strategies, the M-shaped side ventilation improves airflow across the whole driver. The Athena delivers sound using a 50mm metal/ceramic driver within an all-black, mostly plastic shell. The headphones offer a neutral and balanced sound signature, excellent build quality, and comfortable fit, making them an excellent choice for critical listening, mixing, and general music enjoyment. For gaming, this is a very good sound signature because it can make games sound full and impactful without impacting your sense of spatial awareness. The HarmonicDyne Athena's bass provides impactful yet nuanced lows thanks to quality extensions and excellent control.