Pros: *Excellent balance between technical performance and musicality *Tight, textured, and highly controlled bass response *Smooth yet highly detailed treble with great extension and air *Natural, clean, and transparent midrange presentation *Noticeably improved coherency over the OG NX8 *Fast transient response with impressive layering and separation *Wide, spacious, and holographic soundstage *Very good imaging and positional accuracy *Lightweight and ergonomic shell with excellent comfort *Premium build quality and accessories *Easy to drive and scales well with better sources *Much less fatiguing than the original NX8 during long sessions Cons: *Stock cable feels a bit too thick and heavy for the lightweight shells *Treble-sensitive listeners may still find the upper-end energetic on brighter sources *Slightly revealing nature can expose poor recordings *Bass prioritizes control and texture over sheer warmth and quantity You know it’s going to be a little special when a tiny...