These sound very impressive with the portable players in store and all the dacs we've tried them with. The new headband is all metal and feels extremely sturdy. The connectors have been bumped up to 3.5mm on each ear cup, so the cables from Meze and Focal headphones can be swapped. Ananda feature very high tech drivers that are 1-2 microns thick - the lighter and stronger the driver is, the better for sound quality.
The cable is a copper crystalline with a clear housing. It looks simple and is a great cable - does not tangle, picks up no noise, is light and pliable, ends in 3.5mm, durable right angle plug with a 6.5mm adaptor.
(To use with a balanced amp, go to accessories page, add the Meze 2.5mm or 4.4mm cable. Perfect fit!)