Hey Stax Fans- 
 
Last night I did some more bending of my OIIs headband, but this time it was some serious bending. As I've said countless times, I have a big head, and while the OII was comfy before, now that I've really bent them so I can get the cups way down over my ears, they are super comfy. I also now am appreciating the pads more in spritzer/duggeh style, with fat part of the pad behind and a bit below the ear, with the crease more on line with the eye. This creates a great seal and amazing bass. Listening to Sgt. Peppers on vinyl last night, I'd never heard such clear and full bass guitar before. Then I put on Downward Spiral and rocked my ass off. March of the Pigs was crazy insane chaos in my head, and the bass line in Closer was simply amazing. 
 
Later, when I was listening to Meshuggah and Ministry, I realized why it is the OII does metal so well, despite its "laid back" sound signature. To borrow a line from Carville, "its the midrange, stupid!" It replicates the crunch of electric guitar better then any can I've heard. This same midrange magic does wonders for vocals of all kinds, which sound so beautiful they put me in a drooling stupor.