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Final Audio D8000 Open-Back Headphones

€3,499.00
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P000997/P002969
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OTHER CABLES:

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NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

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The Final Audio D8000 Open-Back Headphones stand out with their revolutionary Air Film Damping System (AFDS), reshaping the planar magnetic model driver to deliver exceptional sound quality. By combining the sensitive high ranges of planar magnetic models with the voluminous bass tones of dynamic models, these headphones offer a unique listening experience across various music genres.

Final Audio D8000 Open-Back Headphones

 

The Final Audio D8000 Open-Back Headphones stand out with their revolutionary Air Film Damping System (AFDS), reshaping the planar magnetic model driver to deliver exceptional sound quality. By combining the sensitive high ranges of planar magnetic models with the voluminous bass tones of dynamic models, these headphones offer a unique listening experience across various music genres. AFDS resolves the issue of diaphragm-magnet contact, allowing for reduced bass frequency while maintaining breathability, resulting in rich bass tones similar to superior dynamic models.

The lightweight diaphragm design and absence of adhesive ensure accurate reproduction of subtle high frequencies, enhancing overall sound quality. Moreover, the newly-developed open type earpads extend the reproduction band of bass frequencies, providing high-quality expression of natural bass spread without tightly sealed earpads. Precision manufacturing, including a machined aluminium magnesium alloy housing and in-house developed production apparatus, ensures durability, ease of repair, and high-quality products.

Designed for prolonged use and repairability, nearly every part is crafted for disassembly, ensuring longevity post-purchase. Made in Japan, Final Audio D8000 headphones epitomise meticulous craftsmanship, from raw material sourcing to assembly, resulting in premium audio products.

 

Features

  • Final Audio D8000 blends planar magnetic model's highs with dynamic model's deep bass.
  • Conventional planar models needed bass frequency adjustment due to diaphragm-magnet contact.
  • D8000 solves this with AFDS, reducing bass frequency while maintaining openness.
  • Lightweight diaphragm ensures accurate reproduction of subtle high frequencies.
  • Combines planar model's highs with dynamic model's bass for a unique listening experience.
  • AFDS addresses planar models' bass reproducibility issue.
  • D8000 achieves reduced bass frequency and open sound with AFDS and breathable earpads.

 

Air Film Damping System

With conventional planar magnetic models, amplitude was an increasing low range, and the diaphragm came into contact with magnets. To solve this problem, we took measurements by conducting diaphragm simulations using the finite element method and laser Doppler devices numerous times, and established new diaphragm braking technology known as AFDS - Air Film Damping System.

In doing so, the shortcoming of planar magnetic models - the low reproducibility of bass tones - was solved. This technology could be considered a reinvention of planar magnetic models.

With D8000, the problem with the diaphragm coming into contact with magnets has been solved through AFDS (Air Film Damping System), and it has become possible to reduce the frequency of the bass tones that the driver unit can reproduce. Combined with breathable earpads, bass tone reproduction with a volume and open sound only achievable with superior dynamic models is possible.

 

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Designed with prolonged use and ease of repair in mind

So as to make repairs and future upgrades possible, almost every part has been designed in such a way that they can be disassembled, ensuring that the product can be used for many years following purchase.

 

A machined aluminium magnesium alloy housing

To establish AFDS, an extremely high level of precision compared to typical driver units is necessary. Because of this, the machined aluminium magnesium alloy housing has been machined with great precision. Black sports a leather coat finish such as that used for expensive cameras. Silver has been imparted with an Alumite anodised aluminium finish.

 

2 types of detachable cable

2 types of detachable cable, OFC cable (3.5mm/1.5m) and OFC silver coat cable (6.3mm/3m) are included as accessories.

 

  • Cable length: 1.5m
  • Input: 3.5mm, 3-Pole
  • Output: 3.5mm, 2-Pole with locking function
  • Compatible models: D8000/D8000 Pro Edition, SONOROUS VIII/VI/IV/III/II

 

  • Cable length: 3m
  • Input: 6.3mm, 3-Pole
  • Output: 3.5mm, 2-Pole with locking function
  • Compatible models: D8000/D8000 Pro Edition, SONOROUS VIII/VI/IV/III/II

 

Newly-developed open type earpads

With not only sealed headphones but open-type headphones as well, sealing the earpads makes for a characteristic lengthening of reproduction frequency to bass frequencies that the driver unit originally couldn't reproduce. However, for the high-quality expression of the natural spread of bass frequencies the source sound originally has, it is necessary for the driver unit itself to have the ability to reproduce bass frequencies, and also to use breathable earpads that are not tightly sealed. With all conventional planar magnetic models and many dynamic models, there is a lack in terms of bass frequencies with earpads that are not tightly sealed.

 

With D8000, the reproduction band of bass frequencies has been extended through AFDS, and it has become possible to sufficiently reproduce bass frequencies even with earpads that are not sealed tightly just with driver unit ability. The earpads that greatly influence sound quality have been newly developed specially for D8000 from highly-breathable foam and specialised fibres. For the D8000 Pro Edition, close attention has been paid to good feeling texture and longevity. Toray Ultrasuede has been used for parts that come in contact with the human skin.

AFDS

 

Specification

  • Product code: FI-D8PAL
  • Housing: Aluminum magnesium alloy
  • Driver: AFDS Planer Magnetic
  • Cable: OFC cable
  • Sensitivity: 98dB/mW
  • Impedance: 60Ω
  • Weight: 523g
  • Cord length: 1.5/3m

 

About Final Audio

Final Audio, established in 2007 as a subsidiary of Molex before becoming independent in 2014, specialises in high-end audio earphones and headphones. Renowned for their unique sound quality and design, Final has carved out a distinct niche in the market, both in Japan and abroad. They aim to create products with lasting value, akin to mechanical wristwatches, emphasising design and repairability. As an organisation, Final seeks to engage employees at every level, making every aspect of their work meaningful and interesting.

 

Specification

  • Product code: FI-D8PAL
  • Housing: Aluminum magnesium alloy
  • Driver: AFDS Planer Magnetic
  • Cable: OFC cable
  • Sensitivity: 98dB/mW
  • Impedance: 60Ω
  • Weight: 523g
  • Cord length: 1.5/3m

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

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