"In the quest for sonic perfection, where each note is both a history and a prophecy, the fusion of masterful technology and ethereal acoustics not only recreates music—it transcends it, inviting the listener to step into the very heart of sound, where the ephemeral becomes eternal." In the labyrinthine universe of high-fidelity audio, where fortuitous alignments of equipment more often resemble cosmic events than mere happenstance, I recently found myself in the fortunate position of having an extraordinary assemblage of audio gear at my...

In this labyrinth of sonic exploration, where artistry and engineering intermingle, the JM Audio modded HE-R7DX headphones emerge not just as a product, but as a profound statement of acoustic philosophy. With the ingenious hands of John Massaria, the founder and chief designer at JM Audio, at the helm, his headphones are far from mere tools for listening; they are vessels of musical revelation. Is John Massaria a sorcerer of sound or merely a cunning artisan of audio marketing? Such was the debate that raged like a tempest with the analytical and...

General Information My first exposure to John Massaria came while browsing through some Kennerton blogs after purchasing a set of LSA Diamond headphones. I enjoyed his writing style and descriptive prose on Kennerton JM Edition Gjallarhorn headphones as well as other related equipment. This makes sense especially with his background in marketing, he can draw you in with his enthusiastic writing. After trading some messages with him I decided to let John perform his MK II upgrade on my JM Edition Ghallahorns.. The upgrade included removing all the...