FOSTEX TH919 (Fostex) (Open Dynamic Premium Headphones) (BioDynamic Drivers, Lacquered Housing)

These premium headphones, which combine traditional lacquerware with unique acoustic technology at a high level, have been completely redesigned and evolved for the next generation.

Since its release in 2012, the TH900 series has been Fostex's flagship model, captivating many audiophiles with the superb sound quality of its unique BioDyna driver and the unique texture of its beautiful lacquered housing.
The TH919 inherits these attractive features of the TH900 series while evolving into the next generation with a completely redesigned driver, housing, and structure.

●Newly developed 50mm BioDyna driver The BioDyna driver, which has been highly praised for its high resolution and extremely smooth sound quality, has been significantly improved.
The newly developed Edge improves amplitude stability, enabling tight, focused expression without excessive low-frequency bloating.
Furthermore, by suppressing unnecessary resonance, we have eliminated the muddiness caused by unnecessary incidental sounds, resulting in a natural and smooth mid-range.
You can enjoy high-density, clear, and smooth sound quality that leaves no trace of musical information, from tight low frequencies and transparent, clear mid-range to lustrous high frequencies while maintaining volume and depth.

●Lightweight magnesium alloy mechanical parts are used Magnesium alloy is used for mechanical parts such as the housing base plate and hanger, making it 20% lighter than aluminum. Rubber gaskets are used in the rotating mechanism to minimize unnecessary vibration.
Improvements have been made with a design philosophy that pays attention to the details of each component, further improving the user experience.

●Hard maple housing with a traditional Japanese lacquer finishThe solid hard maple housing is finished with a lacquer technique developed exclusively by Sakamoto Otozo Shoten Co., Ltd., a company founded in 1900 (Meiji 33) that utilizes traditional Japanese crafts in industrial products.
The "foil pattern" is made by pasting sulfur-smoked colored silver foil like a collage onto a black lacquer base, and expresses a sense of refined depth that is full of luxury.
The hard, high-density hard maple, combined with the hard lacquer finish, does not impart any unnecessary coloration to the sound, allowing you to enjoy a solid, deep bass range as well as clear, expansive highs.
The open-type TH919 uses a matte anodized aluminum housing opening with a geometric Kumiko motif. The precise two-layer structure with laser-cut mesh processing and meticulous adjustment of the aperture ratio and each internal part reproduces a natural sound field with high resolution appropriate for an open-type earphone, reducing listening fatigue.

●Newly shaped ear pads made from new materials. The newly shaped ear pads have an inclined surface that comes into contact with the face, optimizing the fit.
The internal low-resilience urethane has a two-layer structure, with a softer type on the outside and a more elastic type on the inside to fit the shape of your face.In addition, the headphones are made of silk protein synthetic leather that is three times more durable than conventional models, making them comfortable to wear even when listening for long periods of time.

●Head pad and headband for a flexible fit The head pad and headband are made from natural sheepskin, providing a flexible, comfortable fit and allowing you to enjoy the changing texture as you use it.

●Includes a unique high-purity OFC unbalanced 2-pole 3.5mm Y cable. 7N (99.99999%) grade high-purity OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) cable, which eliminates impurities to the utmost extent and enhances transmission capacity, is used for the internal wiring material and the included unbalanced cable.
In addition, a 4.4mm balanced cable will be sold separately (ET-TH4.4BL2Y).

Main specifications Type: Open dynamic Driver: 50 mm neodymium magnet / BioDyna diaphragm Impedance: 25 ohms
Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW
Maximum input: 1,800 mW
Frequency response: 12.5-45,000 Hz
Weight: Approx. 385 g (excluding cable)
Cable: 3.5 mm (2-pole) mini plug x 2 (L, R) ⇔ Φ6.3 mm gold-plated stereo plug / high-purity OFC 2 m x 1
Accessories: Leather-like pouch, Safety precautions, Precautions for use: After use, wipe off any sweat, sebum, hair styling products, foundation, etc. that has accumulated on the ear pads and head pad with a dry cloth.
●Ear pads are consumable items. They will deteriorate with daily use or long-term storage, so please replace them as necessary.