HEADPHONES – Tonezone Audio

focal clear mg headphone

saher — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:19:49 +0000

Type Circum-aural open-back headphones
Impedance 55 Ohms
Sensitivity 104dB SPL / 1 mW @ 1kHz
THD 0.25% @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL
Frequency response 5Hz – 28kHz
Speaker driver 15/8″ (40mm) ‘M’-shaped magnesium dome
Weight 0.99lbs (450g)
Cables supplied
• 1 x 3.9ft (1.2m) mini-jack cable with 1/4″ (6.35mm) jack adapter
• 1 x 9.8ft (3m) 4-pin XLR cable
• 1 jack adapter, 1 1/8″ (3.5mm) female – 1/4″ (6.35mm) male
Carrying case provided 97/8×91/2×43/4″ (250x240x120mm)

FOCAL STELLIA HEADPHONE

saher — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:51:50 +0000

Type Circum-aural closed-back headphones
Impedance 35 Ohms
Sensitivity 106dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz
THD 0.1% @ 1kHz / 100 dB SPL
Frequency response 5Hz–40kHz
Loudspeaker 1.6″ (40mm) pure Beryllium “M” shape dome
Weight 0.96lb (435g)
Cables provided
• 1 x 4ft OFC 24 AWG cable with 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS Jack connector
• 1 x 10ft OFC 24 AWG cable with 4-pin XLR connector
• 1 x Jack adapter,
1/8″ (3.5mm) female – 1/4″ (6.35mm) male
Carrying case provided 9.8″x9.4″x4.7″ (250x240x120mm)

meze HEADPHONE COUCH

saher — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:33:02 +0000

THE MEZE COUCH: IT’S WHERE YOUR HEADPHONES RELAX

Your beloved headphones deserve a cozy place to rest after a long listening session. Sturdy yet elegant, covered in vegan leather, the Headphone Couch completes any audiophile’s home furnishing. It fits beautifully on a shelf or on your audition table without scratching the furniture, thanks to the bottom cushion

meze 99 neo

saher — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:29:02 +0000

99 NEO. ALL YOURS.

Take a moment with 99 Neo. Feast your eyes on coal black textured earcups.
Caress the butter soft earpads. Enjoy crisp, clean sound – natural, balanced, undistorted.
This is the contemporary hi-fi headphone to fall in love with.

99 NEO. EFFORTLESS.

Feel the self-adjusting headband and soft, cushioned earpads cradle your head.
The stamped manganese spring steel headband delivers even pressure across your head.
The ear pads are crafted of medium density memory foam. So you can get lost in your music for hours.
Find your bliss in warm, natural/balanced sound.

Transducer size: 40mm
Frequency response: 15Hz – 25KHz
Sensitivity: 103dB at 1KHz, 1mW
Impedance: 26 Ω
Rated input power: 30mW
Maximum input power: 50mW
Detachable Kevlar OFC cable
Plug: 3.5mm gold plated
Weight: 260 gr (9.2 ounces) without cables
Ear-cups: ABS Plastic

meze 99 CLASSICS

saher — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:23:37 +0000

ONE OF A KIND HEADPHONES

Just like fingerprints, wood grain is as unique, thus making each pair of Meze Headphone a one of a kind. You will love how they feel in your hands. Sturdy built and precise assembly. The ear cups are made with a satin finished wood grain. Put them on, sit back, and enjoy your favorite sound of plucked strings, upbeat grooves or thumping beats while still looking classy

WOOD TECHNOLOGY

The choice of wood is an inherently difficult one. The rich colors of walnut require the use of air drying, a long and expensive procedure. The process of shaping just a single pair of earcups takes up to 8 hours. The whole process of sanding, lacquering, and finishing lasts 45 days. The wooden components are carefully inspected and no flaws are permitted to reach the final assembly.

Transducer size: 40mm
Frequency response: 15Hz – 25KHz
Sensitivity: 103dB at 1KHz, 1mW
Impedance: 32 Ω
Rated input power: 30mW
Maximum input power: 50mW
Detachable Kevlar OFC cable
Plug: 3.5mm gold plated
Weight: 260 gr (9.2 ounces) without cables
Ear-cups: walnut wood

meze Liric

saher — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:04:45 +0000

OVERVIEW

Driver Type: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array® MZ4
Operating Principle: Closed
Ear Coupling: Circumaural
Frequency Response: 4-92,000 Hz
Impedance: 30 Ω
Nominal SPL: 100 dB (1 mW / 1 kHz)
Maximum SPL: > 130 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.15%
Weight: 391 g

MZ4 DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Geometrical Shape: Ovoid
Size: 92mm x 63mm
Driver Weight: 71 g
Casing: Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Diaphragm Type: Rinaro Isoplanar® MZ4
Active Area: 3507 mm²
Diaphragm Weight: 0.08 g
Acoustic Mass: 6.5 kg/m⁴
Lower Frequency Limit: 4 Hz
Upper-Frequency Limit: 92,000 Hz

HiFiMan Edition XS

saher — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:39:02 +0000

Edition XS from HIFIMAN brings the depth and range of well-recorded music to an affordably priced headphone.Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet
Unlike the sound waves created by a conventional magnet, the special shape of Stealth Magnets enables the waves to pass through the magnets without generating interference.HIFIMAN’s advanced magnet design is acoustically transparent, dramatically reducing wave diffraction turbulence that degrades the integrity of the sound waves. The reduced distortion yields pure sonic output that is accurate and full-range.HIFIMAN’s NEO “supernano” Diaphragm (NsD)
The new NsD is 75% thinner than previous designs, resulting in fast response and detailed image with lush, full range sonics.The Headband
The light weight, ergonomically accurate offers maximum comfort for hours of listening pleasure. The exterior is refined matte black material, and the interior features high-grade memory foam for the most comfortable fit and elasticity. The headphone’s structural design supports overall durability that retains its comfortable fit for years of enjoyment.

The Cable
HiFIMAN’s new 3.5mm sockets are similar to those found on most common audio devices. The supplied 3.5mm cable is user changeable and replaceable.

meze Empyrean

saher — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:35:16 +0000

ARCHITECTURE OF THE ISODYNAMIC^® HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER

FRAME
Fiberglass infused ABS

RINARO ISOPLANAR^® DIAPHRAGM
Weighing only 0.16 g while
having 4650 mm² of active area.

HYBRID MAGNET ARRAY
Symmetrically placed on each side of the diaphragm, our neodymium magnets are specifically arranged into a Hybrid Array to create efficient Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.

HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER ADVANTAGES

Combines two independently shaped voice coils within the same diaphragm delivering more selective acoustic performance to the various areas within the structure of the ear.

ACCURATE REPRODUCTION
Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.1% in the whole frequency rangeLIGHTWEIGHT
Reduced driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessionsERGONOMIC SHAPE
Ergonomically shaped driver structure with an increased active areaULTRA-HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
Upper-frequency limit of audio reproduction is 110,000 HzULTRA EFFICIENT
100db@1mw/1kHz High performance without needing amplificationPATENT PENDING ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER
World’s first in planar magnetic headphones

Over 30 years of research and development have led to the creation of the first Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver. Meze Audio have collaborated with Rinaro to create a new standard in planar magnetic audio, the resulting technology being one of the lightest and most advanced planar magnetic drivers on the market.

The Empyrean Driver combines individual switchback and spiral-shaped voice coils, their unique shapes allowing sound to be targeted with more accuracy around the natural form of the ear. This unique combination generates an increased exposure of direct sound wave frequencies over the 10kHz range and improves imaging and localization by decreasing the impact of shortwave time delays caused by diffused field reflections.

AUDIBLE BENEFITS OF A DUAL DRIVEN SYSTEM

One of the problems with conventional planar magnetic arrays is coming from reflected signals entering the ear canal with different time delays, thereby worsening the focus of 3D sound imaging.
Combining different voice coil configurations makes it possible to create a better sound intensity distribution across the sound wavefront at high frequencies when directed at the auricle and ear canal.

ISOPLANAR^® DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL
The diaphragm is manufactured from a custom developed isotropic thermally stabilized polymer with a conductive layer. Through unique processing methods, an ultralight yet rigid diaphragm has been achieved.SWITCHBACK COIL
The switchback coil is more efficient at reproducing lower frequencies and is positioned in the upper part of the driver.SPIRAL COIL
The spiral coil is more efficient at reproducing middle-high frequencies and is positioned directly over the ear canal enabling more direct sound waves to enter the ear without any time delays.

AN ERGONOMIC APPROACH LEADS TO A NEW WAY OF THINKING

Anatomically designed ovate earcups
Anthropometric earpad design

To create an audiophile headphone that is powerful yet light the driver needed to maximize power output while reducing weight as much as possible.

Weight was minimized by optimizing a magnet structure around an ovoid shape that fits the ear more closely. Power output was increased through the use of a completely bespoke coil and magnet array design that optimized the active usable area of the driver within its ovoid shape.

ISOMAGNETIC^® EARCUP TO EARPAD COUPLING TECHNOLOGY

An innovative feature is the Isomagnetic^® ear cup attachment which utilizes the demagnetizing field generated by the driver to hold the ear cup in place whilst also redirecting the magnetic field back into the driver and improving driver efficiency.

Magnetic field shielding

The ferromagnetic ear pads decrease the magnetic stray field affecting the listeners head.

Increase in driver efficiency

Patented ferromagnetic plates channel the magnetic field back into the driver, increasing output.

Invisible locking system

Innovative use of the magnetic field of the drivers to fix the earcups in place.

STRAY FIELD REDUCTION FROM ISOMAGNETIC® PLATE COUPLING

Patented ferromagnetic plates channel the demagnetizing field back into the driver increasing efficiency by 1db or 12% and deflect 95% of stray fields away from the head.

ISODYNAMIC DRIVER MANUFACTURED BY RINARO

Each driver has been hand assembled and tested in an industrial facility in Ukraine.

DESIGN DETAILS

“In a world of minimalism, Empyrean is a tribute to sophistication and art nouveau. It’s the courage to go against the stream.”

Paul Șteț, Product Development

PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION WINGS

Suspension wings increase the leather headrest’s contact surface area with your head and relieve uncomfortable pressure points, offering additional comfort, even when used for a longer period of time.

This revolutionary patent pending concept sets a new standard in combining
true natural sound with the enjoyment of wearing
your favorite headphone for hours on end.

LIGHTWEIGHT CARBON / ALUMINIUM SKELETON

CARBON FIBER HEADBAND

LEATHER HEADREST

SCULPTED ALUMINIUM SKELETON
CNC milling time: ≈20 hours.

High precision CNC sculpted chassis,
milled from a single piece of
solid aluminum.Weight: ≈ 430 g

AIRFLOW CONTROL

CNC MILLED ALUMINUM GRILL
ensures a natural sound transparency
and is a work of art in its own right.

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED
IN BAIA MARE, ROMANIA

For the audiophiles who want to hear how 30 years of progression sound like, Empyrean pairs the advances in audio reproduction with a headphone chassis that delivers extended hours of listening pleasure.

HAND ASSEMBLED

We carefully hand assemble each headphone in our facilities in Baia Mare, Romania.

FULLY SERVICEABLE

A core belief of Meze is to create products that last. The Empyrean is no different: from the replaceable earpads to the high-performance materials used, every part on the headphone chassis is available to be serviced and disassembled by our skilled team.

ACCESSORIES

• Case: High-strength aluminum suitcase with foam inserts
• Two sets of earpads included: one real leather, one Alcantara
• Cable options:
– 2.5m OFC cable, 4pin mini XLR plugs ending with 6.3 jack connector
or
– 1.2m OFC cable, 4pin mini XLR plugs ending with 3.5 jack connector
or
– 2.5m OFC cable, 4pin mini XLR plugs ending with 4 pin XLR connector

*Vegan option available upon request.

EMPYREAN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Driver Type: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array
Operating Principle: Open
Ear Coupling: Circumaural
Frequency Response: 4 – 110,000 Hz
Impedance: 31,6 Ω
Nominal SPL: 100 dB (1 mW / 1 kHz)
Maximum SPL: > 130 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.1%
Weight: ~ 430 g

MZ3 DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS

• PHYSICAL •

Geometrical Shape: Ovoid
Size: 102 mm x 73 mm
Weight: 82 g
Casing: Fiberglass Infused ABS

• DIAPHRAGM •

Type: Rinaro ISOPLANAR^®
Active Area: 4650 mm²
Weight: 0.16 g
Acoustic Mass: 10.7 kg/m⁴
Lower Frequency Limit: 4 Hz
Upper-Frequency Limit: 110.000 Hz

• MAGNET ARRAY •

Type: Isodynamic
Size: 75 mm x 49 mm
Magnetic Flux: 0.35 T

WARRANTY PERIOD: 2 YEARS

DAN CLARK AUDIO Ether 2

saher — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 19:14:04 +0000

Awards

Pure Passion

The ETHER line of headphones is our ultimate expression of our love of music. Built with cost-no-object construction they represent our most advanced mechanical, acoustical, and ergonomic headphone designed. With ETHER 2 the Dan Clark Audio design team made a deep-dive into all aspects of the headphone and made major upgrades to the driver, an all-new design supercharged with second-generation TrueFlow motor technology that presents a more organic, nuanced sound that rings true to artists and consumers alike. When you combine superb detail retrieval, lower distortion, natural dynamics, and an organic tone with a ground-breaking ultralight all-metal and carbon design, you have a headphone that’s a joy to listen to all day long.

ETHER 2 was truly designed using the proverbial “blank sheet” of paper. Our team designed a completely new motor around TrueFlow to realize major improvements in linearity, dynamics, and detail. Couple this increased resolution with a new diaphragm that is nearly 70% lighter ETHER 2 delivers incredible detail, fast, tight bass, and liquid mids culminating in one of the most organic musical sounds you will hear from an audiophile headphone. And we added a choice of three different “peal-able” ear pads, each with a unique sound, you can swap to dial the sound and comfort to your preferences.

But Weight, There’s More….

Unlike loudspeakers, a headphone has a direct physical connection with the enthusiast. The construction affects a headphone sonically but also defines the interface with the user such that the comfort and fit play a major role in creating the final listening experience. If a headphone is too heavy or clamps too hard it can ruin a listening experience just like an uncomfortable seat with a bad view can detract from a concert.

So we dedicated tons of design time to the physicality of the ETHER headphones to ensure hours of comfortable musical bliss. The result? At a scant 290gr ETHER 2 is the lightest top-of-the-line planar on the market. And ETHER C Flow redefined comfort and weight for a full-size planar closed flagship headphone, something your neck and your noggin will love. Since closed headphones are often heavier low weight can really matter. In fact, one comparable closed flagship is literally twice the weight of ETHER C Flow!

BUILT TO GO

When it comes to blocking noise, our ETHER C Flow headphones were the quietest passive headphones Innerfidelity ever measured yet they’re light, sturdy, and come with a case that’s compact enough to take them with you, wherever you go, taking your travel entertainment to the ultimate, quiet level. Without the sonic negatives of noise-canceling technology ETHER C Flow’s advanced isolation design lets you travel in quiet and comfortable bliss.

OUR FINEST PLANAR DRIVERS

ETHER Flow and ETHER 2 use our finest drivers, and they’re designed and manufactured right here in San Diego! Our drivers include three patented technologies and feature:

Efficient motor design to reduce magnet weight and bulk
Larger drivers to support higher peak SPL and reduce THD at higher volumes
More refined motor structures to optimize airflow and increase dynamics and detail retrieval
V-Planar driver processing to enhance low frequency performance and increase driver stability

DAN CLARK AUDIO ÆON 2 Noire (Closed-Back)

saher — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 19:11:28 +0000

V-Planar Driver Processing

Improves Bass Response And Lowers Distortion

TrueFlow V2

Increases Resolution and Improves Dynamics

Travel friendly

Packs Small!

Titanium, Aluminum, & Carbon

Ultralight, Yet Ultra-Strong

BACK IN BLACK

Since we launched ÆON 2 we have had two frequent requests: make a black version, and offer it with the perforated pads. Well we listened, and here it is! Experience the dynamics, detail and smooth sound of ÆON 2, with a striking black finish and a vibrant new sound with an expanded soundstage and a lighter midrange tone relative to its ÆON 2 Closed sibling.

BIGGER SOUND, LIGHTER WEIGHT

Most lightweight headphones are primarily made of plastic, but we wanted to find a stronger, more durable alternative – so we constructed ÆON 2’s headband and baffle entirely out of carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium. Clocking in at a featherweight 328 grams, ÆON 2 is among the most comfortable headphones on the market, but built to stand the test of time.

NEW TECH, FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS

Every Dan Clark Audio planar magnetic headphone is powered by a 100% proprietary driver. No off-the-shelf parts stuck into a new enclosure here – our drivers are designed in-house! Features include: Super-efficient transducer keeps weight down by reducing magnet size Patented Trueflow technology improves airflow through the motor, producing a major upgrade in detail retrieval (AEON 2 sports our advanced second-generation Trueflow design) Patented V-Planar driver processing: textures the driver surface for superior low-frequency performance and improved diaphragm stability

BIG FUN NEVER PACKED SO SMALL

ÆON 2’s unique and patented folding gimbal design allows it to pack into a truly compact case that can fit into nearly anything, even a large purse. For travelers who crave that full-size headphone experience but have limited space, ÆON 2 sets a new standard in portable excellence.

WHICH ÆON IS FOR ME?

All ÆON headphones are hand-built and tested in San Diego CA. Closed versions of the headphones should be used when blocking noise or not disturbing others is a consideration. Sonically our closed headphones tend to have a lighter midrange tone, so while the open headphones have a deeper soundstage the “front and center” (think vocals) is several rows closer when using the open headphones, for a more intimate delivery.

Don’t be fooled: while it looks a lot like the ÆON RT, the ÆON 2 is a completely new and updated design. ÆON 2’s brand new driver uses our second generation TrueFlow technology that takes detail retrieval, dynamics, bass extension, and soundstage to a whole new level – which is why the New York Times Wirecutter called ÆON 2 Closed the best-sounding closed headphone under $2,000. And did we mention that it packs down to half its size?

For the budget-conscious, ÆON RT (Re-Tuned) headphones update our award-winning ÆON Flow with bumped up bass and crisper highs than the original. The result: ÆON RT delivers a springier and more dynamic listening experience, prioritizing affordability, fun-factor, and (of course) amazing sound quality! It doesn’t hurt that it’s unbelievably comfortable, and still made in San Diego. It’s not an ÆON 2, but it’s the next best thing!

PERFORMANCE

Driver: 62mm x 34mm single-ended planar magnetic
Driver matching: +/-2dB to target curve, channel matched to 0.5dB weighted 30-8KHz
THD: less than 0.3% 20-20KHz, 0.1% 100-8KHz
Headband: Nickel-Titanium (Nitinol) memory metal
Baffle: Carbon Fiber
Earpads: Japanese Synthetic Protein Leather

IN THE BOX

ÆON 2 Noire headphone
Carrying case
¼” with 3.5mm OR 4-Pin XLR Cable (optional upgrade to VIVO cable)
Certificate of authenticity
Manual
Tuning kit