Fostex TH-616 Premium Open Back Audiophile Headphones

Overview

Premium solid black walnut is carefully milled into a headphone housing, showcasing a design that beautifully echoes the artistry of traditional Japanese woodworking. These headphones are assembled one by one in limited quantities at a Japanese factory, marking a special commemoration of Fostex's 50th anniversary.

Open-back housing to evoke the imagery of sunlight filtering through the trees

The design draws inspiration from the captivating natural phenomenon where sunlight produces a radiant glow as it filters through the spaces amidst trees. This precision-machined design not only upholds structural rigidity but also effectively eliminates the generation of modal vibrations. Each opening is meticulously sized to prevent resonance at particular frequencies.

BIODYNA diaphragm made of ultra-fine bio-cellulose fiber material

Leveraging years of accumulated expertise, bio-cellulose fibers are skillfully blended with other materials under optimal conditions. This results in achieving a low specific gravity, high Young's modulus, and high internal loss. These properties enable the faithful reproduction of delicate, high-resolution, and beautiful mid-high frequencies. The inclusion of a free edge enables the accurate reproduction of low mid-range frequencies with substantial amplitude.

Exceptionally robust magnetic circuit

The magnetic circuit boasts a 50mm driver unit with an impressive magnetic flux density of 1 Tesla. This ultra-strong magnetic circuit ensures minimal distortion and a wide dynamic range.

High quality and lightweight mechanical parts

Aluminum is widely employed for mechanical components to attain a superior quality feel while keeping the product lightweight. Incorporating high-specific-gravity resin for the baffle plate effectively minimizes resonance noise, resulting in exceptional resolution, a lush mid-range, and high-quality bass reproduction.

Detachable connectors

The detachable headphone connection terminals are rhodium-plated to enhance hardness, abrasion resistance, and corrosion resistance, ultimately boosting their reliability. Pure copper headphone cable: High-FC cables, constructed from pure copper and enhanced through specialized processing, are employed to ensure impeccable conductivity, enabling a precise rendition of the full spectrum of bandwidth.

 Features

• Elegantly crafted with a touch of Japanese aesthetics
• Carved from black walnut, a globally renowned wood
• Combines excellent structural rigidity with exceptional acoustic qualities
• Reveals crystal-clear sound across the frequency spectrum, harnessing the potential of open-back headphones
• Seamlessly achieving a harmonious blend of a well-balanced, robust sound profile
• Equipped with 50mm driver units, featuring a 1-tesla magnetic circuit, delivering an expansive dynamic range with ultra-low distortion
• Utilizes the unique "bio-dyna" diaphragm for deep bass, natural midranges, and smooth, velvety highs

What's In The Box?

•TH-616 Headphones
•3m detachable cable with 1/4 connector
•Leatherette carrying bag