As with the creation of every Erzetich piece of audio furniture, the dynamism of Mania was created through an approach of rigorous testing. This process – to see which drivers, and combinations of them, worked for the sound desired – was a journey of discovery. The learning process highlighted the importance of the geometry, materials, craftsmanship and tuning of each individual cup.

The strong name of ‘Phobos’ required an equally strong name for his younger characterful sister. Mania, or Manea, symbolizes the Goddess of the Dead in Roman and Etruscan mythology and the Greek myth understanding of wild spirits personifying insanity. Language settled on ‘mania’ with roots in thinking and the psychology of an intensely-elevated mood.

It’s this essence of intensity of mood that is the concept behind Mania headphones. They are designed with elevation of experience at their core – from looks to sound.