[kjk1281]

Japanese audio manufacturer Final Audio Design announced on August 26 the release of a new line of consumer-targeted IEMs to be released starting in mid-September. The company is confident that its range-topping, dynamic-driven, chrome-housed FI-DC1601SC, which will retail for around ¥200,000 (~$2139.80 US), "Provides sound quality that easily surpasses that of high-end speaker setups costing millions
[of yen]." A balanced armature model is also in the works for release in the first quarter of 2010.

For those of us who aren't multi-millionaire CEOs, Final Audio is also releasing the stainless steel FI-DC1601SS and the FI-DC1601SB, which utilizes a brass housing. The FI-DC1600M1, which uses a more traditional plastic housing, will also be available. All four models will house 16mm dynamic drivers. The SS will sell for around ¥80,000 (~$855.04 US), the SB for ¥60,000 (~$641.28), and the M1 for ¥50,000 (~$534.95).

If that's not enough, the company will also release two 13.5mm driver models: the FI-DC1350M1 and the FI-DC1350M2. They will sell for around ¥30,000 ~$320.64) and ¥20,000 (~$213.76), respectively.

[size=xx-small]FI-DC1601SC[/size]

[size=xx-small]FI-DC1601SB[/size]

[size=xx-small]FI-DC1350M1[/size]

So, who's going to take one for the team?

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[thechungster]

$2100?!

 

[EugeneK]

O.o Looks like it has a little bit of that skullcandy bling.

 

[mokshaa]

16mm drivers..!!
that's big isn't it??

 

[thechungster]

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Originally Posted by mokshaa /img/forum/go_quote.gif 16mm drivers..!! that's big isn't it??

Yeah it's pretty big for an IEM, well I think. The Sony MDR EX700 uses a 16mm driver and they state that it's "the biggest of any closed type in-ear headphones"

 

[davidhunternyc]

Does this spell the end of the JH-13 Pro's reign as the King of IEM's?
stay tuned folks...

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally Posted by davidhunternyc /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does this spell the end of the JH-13 Pro's reign as the King of IEM's? stay tuned folks...

ROTFL

 

[EugeneK]

Sounds like the 1601 all have the same driver, so $534 - $2140 depending on what material casing you want?

 

[Townyj]

Lol! For the looks they dont look like anywhere near the price range. Let's hope they arent a new kid on the block talking b*llsh*t.

 

[EugeneK]

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Originally Posted by Townyj /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lol! For the looks they dont look like anywhere near the price range. Let's hope they arent a new kid on the block talking b*llsh*t.

It says since 1974 on the box..... Anyone hear of them before?

 

[Townyj]

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Originally Posted by EugeneK /img/forum/go_quote.gif It says since 1974 on the box..... Anyone hear of them before?

I noticed the year, i actually ment new kid on the block to IEM's/portable audio

But yes has anyone ever heard of this company..??

Not much info on there website.... http://e-final.com/

 

[Kees]

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Originally Posted by Townyj /img/forum/go_quote.gif I noticed the year, i actually ment new kid on the block to IEM's/portable audio But yes has anyone ever heard of this company..?? Not much info on there website.... ƒz[ƒ€ ƒy[ƒW

Yes. Their electrostats are pretty good.

 

[Berlioz]

I really can't see them being better than a custom IEM, especially in that price range. $2100 USD for a universal fit IEM is ridiculous.

Still, I guess we have to give them the benefit of the doubt until someone has heard them. Where's our resident millionaire audiophile?

 

[Townyj]

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Originally Posted by Kees /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes. Their electrostats are pretty good.

Thats a different company.....

 

[Rdr. Seraphim]

If this is the same Final that has been around for years, these could be interesting!

The brass would be a much less resonant, higher precision housing. Oh, but the weight!