What do you all suggest for a relaxed, warm to dark closed back headphone with a similar sound signature to the LCD-2 Classic and/or Focal Elex? The catch? Cannot be made in China. Thanks!

Does anyone have any tips for controlling, loosening or perhaps removing the spring tension of the Focal Elegia earcup hinge? I've got a new Elegia, and the top of the earcups do not seal and leave a small gap because of the spring tension. Assuming this is the same as the Celestee and possibly...