[Chord & Major]
Chord & Major are an IEM company hailing from Taiwan. They've been making IEMs since the early 2010s for budget-minded music lovers. Driven by dynamic drivers, their line-up caters to a wide range of musical genres, and hopes to reward listeners with a rich, fulfilling experience.
A new listening paradigm
Chord & Major have created an entirely new way to appreciate music that introduces ideas from appreciation of the finer things, such as wine, coffee, chocolate, and art. This pursuit now comes to the music world.
Chord & Major Tonal Earphones can be analogized with wine glasses. Using Tonal Earphones is like enjoying wine with just the right glass, just the right temperature, just the right preparation. An earphone which matches with your music taste will conduce to present the most details and characteristics of music, so listening music will be not just a symbol of fashion but also an elegant delight.
More than just earphones…
Chord & Major Tonal earphones are designed to express the genius behind different types of Music. Each model is tuned to beautifully articulate the sound of your favorite type of music. Combining exquisite design with an attention to detail and function, the Tonal earphones bring you an entirely new way to appreciate music.
[The Major Series Product Descriptions]
1. Major 01’16 Electronic
Electronic Music is synthesized music produced using electronic equipment, computer software and other electronic technology. It also contains some traditional acoustic elements, when combined with technology create an electroacoustic juxtaposition.
Through advancements in music technology the capability to alter sound has become far-reaching, resulting in an escape from traditional sounding instruments and music logic, into the endlessly creative realm of “Electronica”.
The Major 01’16 has a full yet even bass response, highlighted textures, a crystal clear mid-range and no limits to its top-end thanks to dual drivers. It is sensitive and dynamic, fully expressing the genius behind different types of electronic music.
They express each sound with utmost clarity and present all the subtle nuances contained in electronic music, from cut and sampled textures, to prepared sounds, unorthodox scales and challenging melodies.
Specifications:
Impedance: 28Ω
Frequency Response: 5-40,000Hz
Sensitivity: 103dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Carbon Fiber
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated) & 6.3mm
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power: Input8mW
Price: USD230
2. Major 9’13 Classical
Classical music is a rigorous and beautiful genre of music. A variety of instruments are used in its performance, each playing different parts, and complex layers of detail and cadence intertwine. Musicians play in symphony, displaying a degree of musical artistry through great technique.
Classical arrangements evoke mood and atmosphere and are widely used in operas, movies, advertising soundtracks and more. Commonly used instruments are rich in sound, each with its unique voice.
Chord & Major, the Major 9’13 Classical are specially designed and constructed for the appreciation of classical music from any era. Carefully tuned driver, gold plated body and rosewood wrapping yields an intensively dynamic earphone with precise imaging and soundstage, allowing true enjoyment of classical recordings
The Major 9’13 Classical Tonal Earphone is the proud recipient of the prestigious DIAPASON D’OR <Outstanding Product of the year> award.
Specifications:
Impedance: 28Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 96dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Rosewood
Connector: 3.5mm(golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD150
3. Major 8’13 Rock
Rock is an attitude. It challenges the status quo and is a candid form of expression of anything from impassioned ideologies to pure, simple catharsis. It has the power to feverishly move and stir emotions, and is often characterized by amplified instruments like electric guitar and bass. Driving percussion and dynamic vocals combine to give it its distinct qualities.
From clear, natural highs to weighty, powerful lows, the Major 8’13 brings out the best in each instruments. It metes out the finest details of muscular bass that hits deep and hard, scorching electric guitars, and sonorous drums.
Incredibly versatile, the Major 8’13 is just as at home doing justice to Hendrix, bringing new fire to Appetite for Destruction, or taking on challenges from new genres like djent and neurofunk.
Specifications:
Impedance: 16Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000kHz
Sensitivity: 94dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Sandalwood
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD125
4. Major 7’13 Jazz
Jazz emerged out of the African American communities in New Orleans, United States, during the late 19th century. With improvisation being one of the key elements, artists use syncopation, polyrhythms and a swinging feel to express themselves.
Enjoying the interaction between instrument and each other, players converse though the language of the music. With a wide variety of instruments and strong character, jazz is a feeling more than anything else, and the Major 7’13 delivers in spades.
From the smooth saxophone, walking bass lines, passionate vocals and resonant oscillations of the drums, each element is delightfully rendered. The deep bass overtones and velvety vocals that define the intimate space of a jazz club are the Major 7’s forte.
Specifications:
Impedance: 16Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 94dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Sandalwood
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD125
5. Major 6’13 Ballad
The ballad was originally a form of lyrical poetry used by British poets and composers from the 18th century onwards. By the end of the 19th century the term described a slow form of love song and is now used as a catchall for any love song, particularly the pop or rock kind. In this genre, the emphasis is on human vocals and is often sentimental, down tempo, and follows a pattern of verse and chorus.
Enhancing warmth and capturing the nuance of the singer’s voice, the Major 6’13 expresses the feeling behind the ballad and makes a connection between song and listener. It articulates vocals with clarity, grace and emotion.
Specifications:
Impedance: 30Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 96dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Maple
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD150
6. Major 5’14 World Music
World Music refers to many forms of local and ancient sounds from around the world. It encompasses the styles and characteristics of traditional instruments, where the land, history, culture and recording environment combine to give it that world music feel.
The way it is collected and then reproduced are important elements in preserving those wide soundscapes and all the details that give it that enlivened atmosphere.
Expands soundscapes, enlivens atmospheres, and extracts essential details giving the listener the experience of a live performance. Sensitive to space, air and the musician’s every touch, the Major 5’14 captures the essence of world music.
Specifications:
Impedance: 20Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 96dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Beech
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD150
[The Minor Series Product Descriptions]
1. Minor 61’19 Super Star
The variety of Pop music is widely influenced by the time, regions, cultures and other music genres. Such as country music which is a blend of folk, and blues ; Pop rock emphasizes the bass and rhyme; Or the Hip-hop and K-Pop as the recent rising trend. For making the best out of all Pop music around the world, such as the harmonious melody as the Classic music composed in the love songs; And the anime music which creates soundscape with electronic vocal effects. We accomplish the latest design for presenting the finest sound quality to all you Musicomania.
Minor 61’19 Super Star Tonal Earphones deliver the best of all Pop music you like. Most distinct both in the vocal and instruments — Crystal clear vocal tone with perfect amount of bass. To refine the balance of all for enjoying the melody as smooth as summer breeze.
Product Highlights:
– Crystal clear vocals.
– Well-balanced sound.
– Perfect for all Pop music.
– Lightweight, comfortable and yet long-lasting.
– High microphone quality for any audio & video calls / live stream.
Specifications:
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 111DdB
Connector: 3.5mm & microphone
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 5mW
Price: USD85
2. Minor 81’19 Devil Head
Besides the era of classic Rock & Roll music, the Metal music of the 70s and 80s impacted the generation with some heavy and ponderous music. With the root in Baroque music, the glamorous style of composing and performing with that intense speed and rich sound as its feature. Fast-paced bass line, double bass drum grooves that sound hard, overdrive and distortion guitar playing, screaming vocals are all the incorporates elements which defines the unique Metal music.
Minor 81’19 Devil Head, the earphones developed for both Metal and Rock music. It focuses on boosting bass and treble – double bass drumming to spice up the beats and grooves; the sharpness of guitar high pitched ringing. Its solid sound and the explosive expression of the beats, reassembling the glamorous Metal music.
Product Highlights:
– Emphasize the mega bass range.
– Sharp high-frequency overtone.
– Lightweight for travel and sports.
– Delicate tinplate box.
Specifications:
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 108dB
Connector: 3.5mm & microphone
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 5mW
Price: USD85
3. Minor 91’19 Romantic
The individualism reveals in the stylistic movement between Classic music and Romantic music. Solo instrument piece had become the main stream. Along with the instrument development, piano had become the spirit of Sonata which registers full diapason and dynamic performance. The technique of musicians reveals the emotions in the phrases; some are delightful and graceful, some are solemn or brillante as the sharp contrast to make Sonata this evocative.
Minor 91’19 Romantic earphones is for our favorite Classic music – Specifically designed for the Sonata by delivering the details of all musical instruments. Outstanding call and response as the succession in the music with the crisp in mid & high range frequencies, it embodies the abundance of timbre in piano and strings instrumental music.
Product Highlights:
– Fine tone colour of instruments.
– Crisp mid & high range.
– Perfect for transcriptions.
– Fashionable and comfortable.
– Portable and presentable box.
Specifications:
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 108dB
Connector: 3.5mm & microphone5mm & microphone
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 5mW
Price: USD85
Chord & Major are an IEM company hailing from Taiwan. They've been making IEMs since the early 2010s for budget-minded music lovers. Driven by dynamic drivers, their line-up caters to a wide range of musical genres, and hopes to reward listeners with a rich, fulfilling experience.
A new listening paradigm
Chord & Major have created an entirely new way to appreciate music that introduces ideas from appreciation of the finer things, such as wine, coffee, chocolate, and art. This pursuit now comes to the music world.
Chord & Major Tonal Earphones can be analogized with wine glasses. Using Tonal Earphones is like enjoying wine with just the right glass, just the right temperature, just the right preparation. An earphone which matches with your music taste will conduce to present the most details and characteristics of music, so listening music will be not just a symbol of fashion but also an elegant delight.
More than just earphones…
Chord & Major Tonal earphones are designed to express the genius behind different types of Music. Each model is tuned to beautifully articulate the sound of your favorite type of music. Combining exquisite design with an attention to detail and function, the Tonal earphones bring you an entirely new way to appreciate music.
[The Major Series Product Descriptions]
1. Major 01’16 Electronic
Electronic Music is synthesized music produced using electronic equipment, computer software and other electronic technology. It also contains some traditional acoustic elements, when combined with technology create an electroacoustic juxtaposition.
Through advancements in music technology the capability to alter sound has become far-reaching, resulting in an escape from traditional sounding instruments and music logic, into the endlessly creative realm of “Electronica”.
The Major 01’16 has a full yet even bass response, highlighted textures, a crystal clear mid-range and no limits to its top-end thanks to dual drivers. It is sensitive and dynamic, fully expressing the genius behind different types of electronic music.
They express each sound with utmost clarity and present all the subtle nuances contained in electronic music, from cut and sampled textures, to prepared sounds, unorthodox scales and challenging melodies.
Specifications:
Impedance: 28Ω
Frequency Response: 5-40,000Hz
Sensitivity: 103dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Carbon Fiber
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated) & 6.3mm
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power: Input8mW
Price: USD230
2. Major 9’13 Classical
Classical music is a rigorous and beautiful genre of music. A variety of instruments are used in its performance, each playing different parts, and complex layers of detail and cadence intertwine. Musicians play in symphony, displaying a degree of musical artistry through great technique.
Classical arrangements evoke mood and atmosphere and are widely used in operas, movies, advertising soundtracks and more. Commonly used instruments are rich in sound, each with its unique voice.
Chord & Major, the Major 9’13 Classical are specially designed and constructed for the appreciation of classical music from any era. Carefully tuned driver, gold plated body and rosewood wrapping yields an intensively dynamic earphone with precise imaging and soundstage, allowing true enjoyment of classical recordings
The Major 9’13 Classical Tonal Earphone is the proud recipient of the prestigious DIAPASON D’OR <Outstanding Product of the year> award.
Specifications:
Impedance: 28Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 96dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Rosewood
Connector: 3.5mm(golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD150
3. Major 8’13 Rock
Rock is an attitude. It challenges the status quo and is a candid form of expression of anything from impassioned ideologies to pure, simple catharsis. It has the power to feverishly move and stir emotions, and is often characterized by amplified instruments like electric guitar and bass. Driving percussion and dynamic vocals combine to give it its distinct qualities.
From clear, natural highs to weighty, powerful lows, the Major 8’13 brings out the best in each instruments. It metes out the finest details of muscular bass that hits deep and hard, scorching electric guitars, and sonorous drums.
Incredibly versatile, the Major 8’13 is just as at home doing justice to Hendrix, bringing new fire to Appetite for Destruction, or taking on challenges from new genres like djent and neurofunk.
Specifications:
Impedance: 16Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000kHz
Sensitivity: 94dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Sandalwood
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD125
4. Major 7’13 Jazz
Jazz emerged out of the African American communities in New Orleans, United States, during the late 19th century. With improvisation being one of the key elements, artists use syncopation, polyrhythms and a swinging feel to express themselves.
Enjoying the interaction between instrument and each other, players converse though the language of the music. With a wide variety of instruments and strong character, jazz is a feeling more than anything else, and the Major 7’13 delivers in spades.
From the smooth saxophone, walking bass lines, passionate vocals and resonant oscillations of the drums, each element is delightfully rendered. The deep bass overtones and velvety vocals that define the intimate space of a jazz club are the Major 7’s forte.
Specifications:
Impedance: 16Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 94dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Sandalwood
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD125
5. Major 6’13 Ballad
The ballad was originally a form of lyrical poetry used by British poets and composers from the 18th century onwards. By the end of the 19th century the term described a slow form of love song and is now used as a catchall for any love song, particularly the pop or rock kind. In this genre, the emphasis is on human vocals and is often sentimental, down tempo, and follows a pattern of verse and chorus.
Enhancing warmth and capturing the nuance of the singer’s voice, the Major 6’13 expresses the feeling behind the ballad and makes a connection between song and listener. It articulates vocals with clarity, grace and emotion.
Specifications:
Impedance: 30Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 96dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Maple
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD150
6. Major 5’14 World Music
World Music refers to many forms of local and ancient sounds from around the world. It encompasses the styles and characteristics of traditional instruments, where the land, history, culture and recording environment combine to give it that world music feel.
The way it is collected and then reproduced are important elements in preserving those wide soundscapes and all the details that give it that enlivened atmosphere.
Expands soundscapes, enlivens atmospheres, and extracts essential details giving the listener the experience of a live performance. Sensitive to space, air and the musician’s every touch, the Major 5’14 captures the essence of world music.
Specifications:
Impedance: 20Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 96dB at 1kHz 1mW
Wood Wrap: Beech
Connector: 3.5mm (golden plated)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 8mW
Price: USD150
[The Minor Series Product Descriptions]
1. Minor 61’19 Super Star
The variety of Pop music is widely influenced by the time, regions, cultures and other music genres. Such as country music which is a blend of folk, and blues ; Pop rock emphasizes the bass and rhyme; Or the Hip-hop and K-Pop as the recent rising trend. For making the best out of all Pop music around the world, such as the harmonious melody as the Classic music composed in the love songs; And the anime music which creates soundscape with electronic vocal effects. We accomplish the latest design for presenting the finest sound quality to all you Musicomania.
Minor 61’19 Super Star Tonal Earphones deliver the best of all Pop music you like. Most distinct both in the vocal and instruments — Crystal clear vocal tone with perfect amount of bass. To refine the balance of all for enjoying the melody as smooth as summer breeze.
Product Highlights:
– Crystal clear vocals.
– Well-balanced sound.
– Perfect for all Pop music.
– Lightweight, comfortable and yet long-lasting.
– High microphone quality for any audio & video calls / live stream.
Specifications:
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 111DdB
Connector: 3.5mm & microphone
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 5mW
Price: USD85
2. Minor 81’19 Devil Head
Besides the era of classic Rock & Roll music, the Metal music of the 70s and 80s impacted the generation with some heavy and ponderous music. With the root in Baroque music, the glamorous style of composing and performing with that intense speed and rich sound as its feature. Fast-paced bass line, double bass drum grooves that sound hard, overdrive and distortion guitar playing, screaming vocals are all the incorporates elements which defines the unique Metal music.
Minor 81’19 Devil Head, the earphones developed for both Metal and Rock music. It focuses on boosting bass and treble – double bass drumming to spice up the beats and grooves; the sharpness of guitar high pitched ringing. Its solid sound and the explosive expression of the beats, reassembling the glamorous Metal music.
Product Highlights:
– Emphasize the mega bass range.
– Sharp high-frequency overtone.
– Lightweight for travel and sports.
– Delicate tinplate box.
Specifications:
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 108dB
Connector: 3.5mm & microphone
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 5mW
Price: USD85
3. Minor 91’19 Romantic
The individualism reveals in the stylistic movement between Classic music and Romantic music. Solo instrument piece had become the main stream. Along with the instrument development, piano had become the spirit of Sonata which registers full diapason and dynamic performance. The technique of musicians reveals the emotions in the phrases; some are delightful and graceful, some are solemn or brillante as the sharp contrast to make Sonata this evocative.
Minor 91’19 Romantic earphones is for our favorite Classic music – Specifically designed for the Sonata by delivering the details of all musical instruments. Outstanding call and response as the succession in the music with the crisp in mid & high range frequencies, it embodies the abundance of timbre in piano and strings instrumental music.
Product Highlights:
– Fine tone colour of instruments.
– Crisp mid & high range.
– Perfect for transcriptions.
– Fashionable and comfortable.
– Portable and presentable box.
Specifications:
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 108dB
Connector: 3.5mm & microphone5mm & microphone
Cable Length: 1.2m
Max Power Input: 5mW
Price: USD85
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