Headphones Leaving Behind Audio Jacks?

It started with rumors of the iPhone 6 and 6 plus ditching the audio jack for a slimmer phone, but when designs leaked that turned out to be false. Well now it seems like it could happen in the future, because headphones that use the iPhones lightning cable are a new thing! Now be warned these aren’t for the average consumer because they have quite a hefty price tag, from the Philips Fidelio NC1 at $199, to the Audeze EL-8 Titanium at $799. But today I’m talking about the EL-8 Titanium because it is the first to offer “A fully integrated lighting connector for your iPhone” as quoted by them. These headphones have an in-line microphone, and remote control, so you’re able to take calls, is SIRI compatible, and control your music as well as the volume. Though when it gets down to it, this is more an audiophiles dream than everyday consumers. I will throw up the specs for those that care, but I don't see myself going on like this often.

Specs:

Frequency Response: 10Hz-50kHz (Hertz, Kilohertz)

Impedance: 30 ohms

THD: <0.1% (1kHz, 1mW) (Total harmonic distortion, Milliwatt)

Other Features: Foldable, With Mic, With Remote and Mic, Sound Isolating, Stereo

Form Factor: Over Ear

Drivers: One planar magnetic

Highlights: 

Lightning cable with included DAC (Digital-to-analog-converter) and headphone amplifier

Planar magnetic driver for better sound quality

Extremely wide frequency response; superior transient response

Industrial design by BMW DesignWorks

Aluminum construction

Folds flat for travel

Made in the USA