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Erzetich Pro

60/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Pricey for what it is

$1,200
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Erzetich
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2021

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound8.0
Value5.0

The Charybdis are open-back planar magnetic headphones with CNC-milled aluminum cups and a carbon fiber headband, designed for experienced audiophiles seeking uncompromising sound purity and long-listening comfort.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Erzetich Pro is a premium open-back dynamic headphone with a warm, organic sound signature, built around 50mm drivers. It offers a detailed and spacious presentation, though its high price, substantial weight, and open-back nature make it a specialized choice for dedicated listening setups. Wired-only and requiring quality amplification, it prioritizes audiophile performance over versatility.

What works

  • Warm, organic tuning with strong midrange presence
  • Excellent layering and imaging capabilities
  • Detachable cable for easy replacement or upgrades
  • Solid build quality with leatherette padding

What doesn't

  • Notably heavy at 450 grams
  • Open-back design limits use in quiet environments
  • Premium price point may be hard to justify
  • Requires powerful amplification for best results

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Erzetich Pro
Driver50 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size50 mm
Sound signaturewarm
Impedance80 Ω

What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

soundnews.net

69

The reviewer places the Charybdis near the top of the Erzetich lineup, praising its resolution, dynamics, soundstage, and overall driveability. It is presented as an impressive flagship-style headphone, though the high-end price and scale of the design are part of the tradeoff.

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audiophileon.com

The review is favorable overall, highlighting the Mania’s strong build quality and high-end presentation. The main downsides are its weight, its distinctive styling, and its premium price.

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headfonia.com

The reviewer finds the Thalia to be warm, organic, and very good at layering, imaging, and midrange performance. The main caveat is that its darker tuning and open-back design make it less universal, even though the overall verdict is strongly positive.

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theheadphonelist.com

The reviewer considers the Thalia v2024 a standout on-ear headphone with excellent build quality, comfort, bass quality, and an appealing organic tuning. The only notable drawbacks are its full lower mids for some listeners, open-back limits for portable use, and a preference for stronger amplification.

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