![]() ![]() I don’t really agree with HarmonicDyne’s advertising claim that the “… Helios presents a natural, detailed and balanced sound…”. The Helios measures close to the Sennheiser HD599. The headband initially has too tight a clamping force (I carefully stretched it out), and the padding on the inside of the band is minimal and only just sufficient to support the weight. The Helios is not crazy heavy (360g), but all that metal and wood add up to a substantial feeling pair of headphones. Unfortunately, the reality doesn’t quite live up to the hyperbole. HarmonicDyne claims that long listening sessions will be “pleasurable” due to the “lightweight and soft-build design” yielding a “secure fit and cloud-like comfort”. As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Honestly, it’s a good match for the cups and I find it quite attractive. Reactions to the inclusion of wood veneer are varied (and as a result, it has been publicly maligned). The wood veneer on the sides of the band is an interesting choice, however. The fit and finish of the walnut cups is outstanding. The initial marketing photos of the Helios show synthetic leather pads and stainless steel gimbals, rather than velour and aluminum. While generic, the case is roomy enough and features an elastic pocket that easily holds portable amplifiers, DAPs or DACs. The Helios headphones and cable came in an unbranded, zippered, soft black case. I received one of the initial Helios review units, and as such, the included accessories were minimal.
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