The Novo is a fantastic headphone amp. It's a great starting point for serious headphone users
The Wave has a formidable array of talents and is one of the best cables at this kind of money
These AKGs are beautifully built and feel like they’d survive years of use with ease, but there are more entertaining headphones out there
Surge protection is always welcome, but not at the expense of performance – no matter how quirky a product's appearance is