"Recently, I received an offer to review a pair of headphones from a company I'd never heard of called Dali. The headphones in question? The IO-8 over-ear headphones. Before I go any further, the IO-8s have a hefty price tag of $1,250 on Amazon. Because of that price, the IO-8s serve a rather niche audience, but they serve it so well. Why do I say that? Simple: the IO-8 headphones are the best pair I've ever placed over my ears."
"That song is "Tricycle" by Flim & The BBs. Back in the mid-nineties, I worked for an audio company that installed sound systems that reached six and seven figures. After we'd finish an installation job, the owner would come in with some serious technology and "noise" the system by introducing white and pink noise through the speakers. Once they had everything dialed in, the owner would play "Tricycle" to see how it sounded."
A long-time headphone connoisseur began in the 1980s with student budgets while pursuing affordable headphones that delivered high-quality sound. Frequent opportunities to try other headphones developed a refined listening palate favoring standout models. Over years, many headphones were evaluated; brands like Beyerdynamic produced impressive models that fell short of classic audiophile status. The Dali IO-8 over-ear headphones retail for $1,250, targeting a niche audience. The IO-8s reproduce music with exceptional detail and clarity and are regarded as the best over-ear headphones experienced. "Tricycle" by Flim & The BBs serves as a stringent reference track for sonic evaluation.
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