{"product_id":"quad-era-1-headphones-2","title":"Quad ERA-1 Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Quad ERA-1 is a planar magnetic headphone that represents a significant achievement for a brand better known for its electrostatic loudspeakers. Drawing on decades of experience with planar transducer technology, Quad has produced a headphone that delivers the open, spacious presentation associated with their legendary speakers, in a personal listening format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ERA-1 uses a true planar magnetic driver with a lightweight diaphragm suspended between arrays of magnets, producing a fast, low-distortion sound with excellent transient response. The result is a presentation that feels effortless and natural, with a wide soundstage and precise imaging that rewards careful listening to well-recorded material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild quality is solid throughout, with a metal headband and adjustable yokes that allow a comfortable fit across a range of head sizes. The earcups are generously sized and the supplied ear pads provide good isolation and comfort for extended listening sessions. Two sets of ear pads are included, allowing you to tailor the sound signature to your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a headphone that suits the serious listener who values accuracy and tonal balance over coloured or hyped presentation. It pairs well with quality amplification and a resolving source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used, in good overall condition. No specific condition remarks are noted. The photos show the right side, front, rear, left side, and various angles of the headphones, along with close-ups of both earcups and the included accessories. The headphones present well with no notable marks visible in the images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2ndhandhifi.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54428768436565,"sku":"953489","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1094\/5365\/files\/quad-era-1-headphones-used-right-side_JPG_2efb413b-1f58-42b0-9410-99255e75f24a.jpg?v=1784638667","url":"https:\/\/2ndhandhifi.co.uk\/products\/quad-era-1-headphones-2","provider":"2ndhandhifi.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}