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highlights

• planar magnetic drivers
• AFDS damping for optimal bass reproduction
• Open housings made of the finest aluminum
• ear pads made of Japanese washi paper
• Sturdy aluminum transport case
• Made in Japan
  
  

From Simplicity to Perfection

The Final D7000 is the fourth member of the D-series, which has been wildly celebrated in audiophile circles. The D7000 preserves the values ​​of its predecessors while keeping pace with the demands of the times. With its revised speaker structure, meticulous craftsmanship and unique washi paper ear pads  Like no other product, it represents Japanese engineering and tradition.

The manufacturer's unique AFDS planar magnet driver perfectly combines the responsive highs of planar headphones with the convincing volume and bass of dynamic drivers. The diaphragm weighs only a third of what this component weighs in other manufacturers. This results in a finer high frequency reproduction that reveals previously unheard details. The housings of the headphones are made of finely machined aluminum, and the robust carrying case included in the package guarantees safe transport when traveling. The D7000 will undoubtedly make you listen to new and old favorite songs again!

D7000

Equipped with the newly developed Pinna-Aligned Diffuser, a new flagship headphone that differs in its approach from the D8000.

In the search for the ideal structural design, the D7000 has been continuously developed since the initial conception of the first flagship headphone, the D8000, announced in 2017. Equipped with drivers with the newly developed “Pinna-Aligned Diffuser” and a more efficient “Air Film Damping System (AFDS)”, the D7000 was introduced as the new flagship alongside the D8000 and D8000 Pro Edition.

* AFDS is a registered trademark of Final Inc.

The D7000 produces a sound that skillfully balances the delicate high frequencies characteristic of planar magnet types with the voluminous and open low frequencies of dynamic types. In addition, it offers high resolution, especially in the vocal and string range, and delivers a brilliant and smooth sound.

In addition, a comprehensive redesign has resulted in a weight reduction of about 16% compared to the D8000 and D8000 Pro Edition models. The headband and ear pads use a special fabric made of washi (Japanese paper), known for its dry feel and longevity, improving both comfort and durability.

characteristics

Newly developed "Pinna-Aligned Diffuser"

The concept of acoustic adaptation by diffusion, which is becoming standard in professional recording studios equipped with the latest acoustic designs, has been applied to the D7000.

Although the idea of ​​equipping the D8000 with a diffuser was considered in the early stages of its development, it took a long time to develop something suitable for the special conditions inside a headphone case.

While measurements under ideal conditions with measuring devices produced good results, listening with the actual ears showed that there were considerable differences in sound quality between individuals due to the different shapes of the auricle (pinna).

To solve this problem, numerous simulations tailored to different auricle shapes were performed, as well as actual listening tests, which ultimately led to the development of a diffuser shape that is optimal for all users.

Balance between the highs of Planar Magnetic and the rich, open bass of Dynamic Driver

Low frequency range with a feeling of openness and sufficient fullness

The driver unit of conventional planar magnetic headphones is usually designed to have a higher limit on the lowest frequency of bass it can reproduce in order to prevent the diaphragm from coming into contact with the magnet at high playback volume.

To compensate for the lack of bass caused by this deliberate design, the ear pads are designed to seal the ear, creating a closed space in front of the diaphragm. This is based on the same principle that allows earphones sealed with ear pads to reproduce sufficiently low frequencies despite their small size. Although the method of sealing the ear pads allows bass to be reproduced down to the lower frequency range, the bass lacks openness and fullness.

In the D7000, the AFDS (Air Film Damping System) solves the problem of the diaphragm coming into contact with the magnet, eliminating the need to increase the lower limit frequency of the bass that the driver unit can reproduce. Together with the breathable ear pads, this system enables the reproduction of a rich bass sound with a feeling of openness that can normally only be achieved with a superior dynamic driver.

Sensitive high frequency range

When reproducing subtle high frequencies, the lightness of the diaphragm is crucial. Compared to other dynamic models with the same driver diameter, the D7000's diaphragm is one-third lighter. A super-thin aluminum coil is etched onto the extremely light film diaphragm, so the adhesive required for use between the coil and diaphragm of a dynamic driver, which has a very negative effect on sound quality, is not required. With the D7000, problems caused by the adhesive have been fundamentally solved and the reproduction of delicate sound in the high frequency range has been achieved.

By combining the subtle high frequencies of the planar magnetic model and the full and open bass of the dynamic model, you will discover new details in the music you are used to hearing through the D7000. You will want to listen to your favorite music again and again. With this product, you will realize that high sound quality is the impetus to experience the deeper aspects of music.

A more efficient “AFDS: Air Film Damping System”

The driver unit of conventional planar magnetic headphones is usually designed to have a higher limit on the lowest frequency of bass it can reproduce in order to prevent the diaphragm from coming into contact with the magnet at high playback volume.

To solve this problem, we took measurements by performing membrane simulations using the finite element method and laser Doppler devices and developed a new membrane braking technology called AFDS - Air Film Damping System.

For the D7000, the shape of the coil part of the diaphragm and the stamping metal were re-examined so that the diaphragm can be braked more efficiently to match the physical characteristics of the D7000.

Designed for easy repair and long-term use

To ensure long-term use and easy repair, we designed the D7000 so that almost all parts can be disassembled with screws, allowing for repairs and future upgrades.

Housing made of machined aluminum-magnesium alloy

Manufacturing AFDS requires an extremely high level of precision compared to conventional drivers. For this reason, the machined aluminum-magnesium alloy housing has been machined with great precision.

In-house manufacturing for unmatched precision

The D7000 is manufactured in-house. In addition to the precision of the individual parts, the precision of the assembly process depends on the precision of the tools, called jigs, that support the assembly process. In order to be able to fine-tune even the smallest irregularities in the precision of the jigs during the assembly process, we design and manufacture production and measuring fixtures ourselves.

Especially for the D series, we have developed manufacturing equipment such as a membrane forming machine and a membrane tension measuring device.

To make really good products, you have to penetrate the manufacturing process of the parts to the core, which is closest to the raw material. The good thing about "Made in Japan" is that you can gain the cooperation of the manufacturers closest to the material. By controlling everything together, from the sourcing of the raw materials to the assembly of the product, we have achieved high quality products.

Comes with a special protective cover in which various cables can also be stored

The product is stored together with accessories in a special protective case that is easy to transport and can be locked with the key provided.

Newly developed open ear pads made of Japanese paper

Most headphones, both closed and open, have sealed ear pads to extend the playback frequency to the bass, thus compensating for the lack of bass reproduction capability of the driver unit.

However, to produce natural, expansive and high-quality bass, the driver unit itself must be able to reproduce these low frequencies and be combined with breathable ear pads. However, traditional planar magnetic drivers and most dynamic drivers suffer from the lack of low frequency range when combined with breathable ear pads.

In the D-Series, the bass frequency reproduction range has been extended by AFDS, making it possible to adequately reproduce bass frequencies even with loose ear pads, solely through the capabilities of the driver unit.

For the 7000 series, the ear pads, which have a major impact on sound quality, have been newly developed from washi, a traditional Japanese paper that offers excellent durability, air permeability, moisture management and antibacterial/odor-inhibiting properties.

In addition, the same material is used for the headband, ensuring high durability and moisture resistance.

Comparison of sound quality between D7000, D8000 and D8000 Pro Edition

By redesigning the drivers, including the newly developed "Pinna-Aligned Diffuser", the D7000 achieves a sound that balances the rich, open bass and delicate high frequencies characteristic of the D8000 and D8000 Pro Edition. In addition, it offers high resolution in the vocal and string range, with a sound that feels a little closer to the ear and very smooth.

While the D8000 excelled when playing genres with a wide dynamic range, such as classical music, the D8000 Pro Edition is tuned to provide a higher level of resolution when listening to genres with a narrower dynamic range, such as pop and rock. The D7000 falls somewhat in between the two, offering a balanced performance.

Please note that the mentioned graph does not show the sound quality tendencies of the earphones/headphones themselves, but classifies the tendencies of music recordings based on two features (horizontal and vertical axes) and creatively indicates which earphones/headphones are well suited to these tendencies.

The horizontal axis represents the characteristic of the perceived distance of recorded voices or instruments. Recordings with a greater sense of distance are described as having a larger "sound field", while recordings with a smaller sense of distance are described as having a greater "resolution". The vertical axis represents the characteristic of the dynamic range of the recording, that is, the width of the temporal variation of loudness.

In this graph, moving to the right means the models are suitable for music recordings with a larger sound field, and moving to the left means the models are suitable for music recordings with a higher resolution. Moving up means the models are suitable for music recordings with a larger dynamic range, while moving down means the models are suitable for music recordings with a smaller dynamic range.

Technical data

• Housing: aluminum-magnesium alloy
• Driver: Planar Magnetic Field Type AFDS
• Cable: OFC cable, 6.3 mm jack / 3 m long
• Sensitivity: 89 dB/mW
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• Weight: 437 g