Product Review

AudioQuest's NightOwl Carbon closed-back around-the-ear headphone replaces NightHawk's sound-diffusing grille with an intelligently designed aperiodic damping system for excellent isolation of external noise, deeper immersion, and improved mobile use. Loudspeaker-inspired design for naturally detailed, non-fatiguing sound: 50mm drivers with biocellulose diaphragms, rubber surrounds, voice-coil formers for low distortion, high excursion, true pistonic motion. Patented split-gap motor dramatically reduces intermodulation distortion. Earcups made from all-natural Liquid Wood with acoustically optimized support beams, internal damping. Patent-pending suspension system allows earcups to move freely, accommodates heads of almost any shape/size, decouples earcups to counteract resonances. Unsurpassed comfort: Thoughtful ergonomic elements allow music lovers, gamers, movie enthusiasts to listen longer with no pain, pressure, or listening fatigue. Tight-fitting internal parts reduce air leaks, improve airflow, reduce distortion. Two sets of earpads: Protein Leather for better isolation, enhanced treble clarity; Microsuede for greater comfort, slightly reduced bass impact. Refined ergonomics: Improved headpad: Genuine leather with stitched detailing for enhanced comfort, luxurious look and feel. Improved cable: Perfect for use at desktops or with mobile devices; flexible, non-braided jacket prevents kinking, minimizes microphonics; robustly engineered, rigorously tested strain relief; discrete microphone/smartphone controls for convenience without compromising sound quality; balanced options available. Plugs use high-purity Tellerium Copper base metal for better mating contact, less noise. Refined cosmetics: Carbon Grey Metallic hi-gloss finish applied through multi-stage process using only high-solids paints with minimal volatile organic compounds. Includes microfiber carrying pouches; high-performance 3.5mm-to-1/4" plug adaptor. Designed by Skylar Gray in California, USA.