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Pros:No “HISS” unless your ears are on the ribbon speaker, however even that is very faint. No buzz/hum or pink noiseFractal FM9 sounds more natural and fuller with these speaker’s vs the Eris 4.5 I used.Better bass response than a Yamaha HS7.Casual listening and gaming are a delight after burn-in.Speakers can do the flat frequency thing to hear details of your mix, if you so desire.Cons:Not many reviews yet.Ears may feel uncomfortable before burn-in, even at low levels.Styrofoam in shipping box could be better.Side notes: To my ears, these really do sound like the HS7, but with a better listening experience. Bass is more present but doesn’t overpower the rest…unless you want it too. I was having ear fatigue for the first 2 days of burn-in even at low volume. After the speakers worn in a bit, my ear doesn’t hurt as much. R65v2 is a solid upgrade for guitar amp sim players, my Fractal unit eats it up! I imagine the R80v2 would sound even more natural to a guitar amp.