Headphones — Erzetich Audio Phobos

The Phobos is a planar-magnetic over-ear headphone from Erzetich Audio, sharing the Charybdis's comparatively benign impedance with somewhat less mass. The Phobos brings Erzetich's distinctively designed engineering to a serious open-back over-ear format.

Key specs that matter

The transducer uses electrostatic or planar-magnetic driver technology in an open-back, over-ear, wired configuration. Impedance is a comparatively benign 45 ohms, matching the Charybdis. Weight is 690g - somewhat lighter than the Charybdis's 740g.

Sound and use context

Expect the exceptionally fast, detailed character planar-magnetic driver technology is broadly celebrated for, delivered through Erzetich's distinctive, sculptural design aesthetic in this somewhat lighter chassis.

Pairing

The comparatively benign 45-ohm impedance makes the Phobos compatible with a wide range of headphone amplifiers.

Alternatives

Erzetich's own Charybdis offers a somewhat heavier alternative within the same broader headphone catalogue.