Audio Emporium Welcomes Final Audio
Final Audio of Japan
Final Audio makes some of the finest headphones in the world. While there are lots of nice phones out there, I think you’ll love the performance and pricing of Final Audio. The characteristic I’d point to in terms of listening is, that they’re extremely fast/open with outstanding ambiance. They’re incredibly efficient and sound terrific with your phone. Truth is, 99% of the other headphones out there simply can’t be driven well by a phone.
Final makes its own headphones. They don’t buy them from another vendor. There are some interesting and unique things about them that make them among the best choices going. Among other things Final uses real copper in the voice coil. Final has high quality detachable cables at the ear pieces. The designs are closed so you don’t annoy those around you. Power is also focused to the listener as opposed to wasting power outside the phones. These models can be driven nicely by your phone, but of course will yield more with more serious electronics. Both models below use synthetic leather pads that have been optimized not just for comfort, but to provide the best seal and subsequent sound quality.
Sonorous Model 6: $700
The Six is unique in the headphone world in that it is a TRUE HYBRID. The technology blends moving coil with BALANCED ARMATURE design. The BA technology is very unusual in the headphone market. It employs extremely strong, focused magnets to yield superior frequency response to standard moving coil or planar designs. You can read a glowing review on CNET.
SPL 105dB
Impedance 8 ohms
Weight 480g
Detachable cable 1.5m
Sonorous Model 3: $400
The Three uses a good sized, moving diaphragm composed of titanium (vs film, as most competitors use.)
SPL 105dB
Impedance 16 ohms
Weight 410g
Detachable cable 1.5m