{"product_id":"spirit-torino-centauri-1706-high-end-planar-headphones","title":"Spirit Torino Centauri 1706 - High-End Planar headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time approx. 2 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEvery Spirit Torino headphone is handcrafted for you in Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Centauri 1706 is an open-back, over-ear headphone made of solid wood, equipped with a planar driver for highly powerful, well-defined bass and a warm, detailed sound. Thanks to its high-quality, detachable cable, it is easy to drive and offers the ultimate listening experience. Developed and manufactured in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe features of the Centauri 1706\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Centauri 1706 is the planar model in the Spirit series. The driver system developed to Spirit specifications is equipped on both sides with powerful N52 neodymium magnets to ensure perfectly symmetrical diaphragm movement. This enables performance on par with first-class dynamic systems. The driver's support plate is ultralight yet extremely torsionally rigid, so it does not deform even under high dynamic loads. The frame's high structural rigidity provides a compact, solid unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonically, the Centauri 1706 stands out with a spacious, realistic soundstage and deep bass that make listening emotional, captivating, and lively. Thanks to its precise tonality, it is equally suitable for demanding studio and mastering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ergonomic headband with an integrated weight-relief system offers optimal wearing comfort. The detachable cable comes standard with all common connector options and, together with the lightweight driver, enables effortless use with mobile devices. An external Bluetooth module is also available as an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/Spirit_Centauri1706_STORY_04.webp?v=1787840434\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutstanding soundstage with precise deep bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen design with a natural, emotional sound signature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibration-damping solid-wood inertia frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErgonomic headband with effective pressure distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInnovative ventilation system to prevent cavity resonances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh efficiency for use with mobile source devices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional external Bluetooth module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecial technologies and materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInertia frame:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid wood (walnut)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver:\u003c\/b\u003e Isodynamic planar driver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnet system:\u003c\/b\u003e Neodymium N52 Boost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Composite materials, genuine leather, Alcantara®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable:\u003c\/b\u003e High-purity copper with dual cross-section\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnection:\u003c\/b\u003e Variable connector selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadband:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel construction with load-distribution strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/Screenshot_2026-08-27_161750.jpg?v=1787840435\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe wooden inertia frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Centauri 1706 is based on an inertia frame made of solid walnut. The density and rigidity of this material significantly improve the planar technology’s dynamic response. The driver is organically integrated into the wooden housing—a living material that harmonizes perfectly with the drive system. Combined with the ventilated ear-pad system and precisely engineered pressure-equalization openings, this completely eliminates the cavity effect dreaded in magnetostatic headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/Spirit_Centauri1706_Engine.webp?v=1787840437\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVentilated ear-pad system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by industry leader Dekoni according to Spirit specifications, the pads are made of fine leather with skin-friendly Alcantara on the contact surface. Instead of conventional ventilation holes, the system uses an outward-facing expansion horn. This enlarges the acoustic chamber and creates an impressive sense of space. Thanks to the magnetic attachment, the pads can be replaced quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe headband system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stainless-steel band combined with a load-distribution strap ensures perfectly balanced clamping pressure. The integrated sliding system allows the fit to be precisely locked in place. The headband is handcrafted from green leather and a two-tone pressure-relief strap in Neapolitan master workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/Spirit_Centauri1706_Headband.webp?v=1787840434\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCable and Bluetooth connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detachable cable is manufactured by Portento Audio according to Spirit’s design. Its dual conductor cross-section guarantees maximum signal integrity, even with portable players. For wireless operation, the headphones can be expanded with an external Bluetooth receiver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSolid walnut frame\u003c\/b\u003e \/ Precise wood milling \u0026amp; finishing \/ Pontives\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePadded headband in the finest Nappa leather\u003c\/b\u003e \/ Hand-stitched by master leatherworkers \/ Biella, Naples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAluminum gimbal\u003c\/b\u003e \/ Precision engineering \/ Turin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUltrathin stainless-steel decorative element\u003c\/b\u003e \/ Chemically etched \/ Biella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless-steel end plate\u003c\/b\u003e \/ Chemically etched \/ Biella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsodynamic planar magnetostatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEar pads\u003c\/b\u003e \/ Developed in the USA, upholstered in Alcantara and Nappa leather, handcrafted \/ Texas, Naples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/Spirit_Centauri1706_STORY_03_e9aa77e0-e9c2-4ab0-8cb4-930a4dee9aaf.webp?v=1787840698\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCENTAURI 1706 – SOUND \u0026amp; PERFORMANCE PROFILE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcoustic isolation:\u003c\/b\u003e Undisturbed musical enjoyment, both inward and outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Performs confidently with any source, at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTonal fidelity:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic textures and precise differentiation of every instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoundstage:\u003c\/b\u003e Expansive, three-dimensional depth layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamics \u0026amp; attack:\u003c\/b\u003e Explosive response with palpable energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/b\u003e From deep, controlled sub-bass to finely resolved treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEfficiency \u0026amp; driveability:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy to pair with a wide range of amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetail resolution:\u003c\/b\u003e Reveals even the subtlest nuances of the recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong-term comfort:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfectly balanced fit for hours of listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower handling:\u003c\/b\u003e High volume levels without distortion or compression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/Spirit_centauri_onda.webp?v=1787840436\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Centauri 1706 captivates with a warm, lively and full-bodied sound. It creates a spacious, three-dimensional soundstage in which every instrument remains firmly positioned. It owes these qualities to the interaction between its planar transducer and Spirit’s resonance-optimized housing design—a combination that lends voices particular natural warmth, brings rhythms precisely into focus and reproduces timbres faithfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its high power handling, the sound remains stable and effortless even at elevated volume levels. This makes the Centauri 1706 a musical all-rounder for every genre and listening situation. Its forgiving efficiency also means that it reaches its full potential with even moderately powered amplifiers and delivers an impressive performance from compact sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Centauri 1706 is also consistently designed for extended listening sessions: Despite the generously sized earcups, which give the sound room to unfold, the ergonomic headband construction distributes the weight so evenly that an exceptionally light and comfortable fit is guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen, circumaural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransducer principle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanar isodynamic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarpads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather \/ Alcantara® (magnetically interchangeable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadband\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel with leather weight-distribution band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x high-performance isodynamic driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnet type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeodymium N52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable routing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetachable Portento Audio dual-copper cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 m \/ 2.2 m \/ custom length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–40,000 Hz (calibrated according to equal-loudness contours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum power handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,500 mW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e102 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 °C – 50 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e490 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpirit headphones are tuned like musical instruments. 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