Yamaha presented two new premium audiophile headphones at the start of the school year, the YH-C3000 and YH-4000. We'll be presenting the former before returning to the latter in a later update.
Featuring a sleek mirror black finish, the Yamaha YH-C3000 closed-back, on-ear headphones, manufactured at the group's factory in Kakegawa, Japan, are distinguished by their Armodynamic drivers, an exclusive technology that has been the result of ten years of development. Yamaha YH-C3000, Zylon material in the spotlight££££ This driver uses a 50 mm diaphragm with a three-layer structure combining Zylon, an ultra-light synthetic fiber used in Yamaha musical instruments and also in the aerospace industry. The latter is used here in the speaker membranes, in addition to paper and resin. The result is smooth, high-resolution audio with a fast response (5 Hz-55 Hz frequency response).
Yamaha YH-C3000, key specifications££££ Also notable are rear-mounted vents and a patented Y-shaped reinforced mesh damper, for incredible clarity and extremely low distortion, while maintaining bass volume. The YH-C3000's wooden cabinet is made of quality beech, a wood also used in Yamaha grand pianos. In terms of comfort, the headband adopts a structure inherited from the flagship YH-5000SE model, consisting of a stainless steel arm, and equipped with the same two-stage, pivoting headband mechanism, reducing pressure and discomfort on the ears and head. The ear cushion is equipped with moderately thick memory foam and silk protein leather. Note the featherweight of 330g for the YH-C3000. A word from Hiroshi Nakashima, diaphragm developer££££ “The YH-C3000’s Armodynamic driver membrane is a masterpiece that Yamaha is proud of, after ten years of development. Finally seeing a project that has matured for years come to life is a real satisfaction. We hope that these headphones will bring the pleasure of music to as many people as possible.” A word from Ryo Hadano, head of acoustic design££££ “To offer you a musical experience where you will forget the time and immerse yourself in intense musical pleasure, we have imagined the YH-C3000 closed-back headphones, an optimal solution. Beneath this seemingly simple casing, you will discover the challenges we have overcome and the ingenuity we have demonstrated.” Wrapped in this elegant case, your ears will constantly rediscover this vibrant sound, always seeking new things." Accompanied by a cabling with oxygen-free copper (OFC) wires coated with silver for superior clarity and transparent sound, as well as a microfiber cloth and a carrying case, the headphones are available immediately. Recommended price: 1,799 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the Yamaha YH-C3000:
• Type: closed dynamic on-ear headphones
• Speakers: 50 mm wideband diaphragm in Zylon, paper and resin
• Frequency response: 5 Hz-55 kHz
• Sensitivity: 94 dB
• Impedance: 34 ohms
• Certification: [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc]
• Others: 3.5 mm mini-Jack cables (6.3 mm adapter)
• Weight: 330 g