WIth digital filters, more or less yes (I.E. that is, depending what you do with them, which in this case, is well within what they are being used for). Someone wanna confirm/deny? I can stand to learn more in this area, as it's an area that interests me.
My attitude towards multi-thousand dollar headphones would be the same as Vicky's -- no way in hell I'm trusting complete strangers to them...er...trusting them to complete strangers. Someone whom I trust would be accountable for it at all times.
I'd have to go back and listen to the others -- I'm actually not that familiar with Isis (as much as I remember liking them [in other words, I remember liking them a lot, but not why]). I think In the Absence of Truth made my year-end list that year.
Earlier: Isis, Wavering Radiant -- I have to agree with Dark Angel about this, it's really good, top 3 of the year, methinks. I love the use of electric piano against metal.
Later: Depeche Mode, Sounds of the Universe
Vicariously:
HD800 (!)
Headroom amps
Frank Cooter's creations, whatever they may be
BHSE moar reactions
Woo Audio electrostatic amp
Not interested, even vicariously:
drinking
crucifixions
You know, that's like the opposite of how you're supposed to appreciate jazz. A drink in one hand, a smoke in the other if you smoke, a La-Z-Boy, and a generally relaxed attitude is more apropos.