There is so much misinformation even in HN about audio. Rigorous double blind tests, scientific methods, and laboratory measurements <i>do</i> make a difference in producing high quality audio.<p>Also, here is more research done about headphones:<p><a href="https://www.listeninc.com/wp/media/Perception_and_-Measurement_of_Headphones_Sean_Olive.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.listeninc.com/wp/media/Perception_and_-Measureme...</a>