Premium headphones made in Japan featuring traditional lacquer craftsmanship Fostex's highest-rated lacquer-finished housing ever used in their headphones, featured in these high-end closed-back headphones. The lacquer/Bordeaux-finished housing delivers premium sound quality and the joy of ownership. These high-end closed-back stereo headphones feature a newly developed driver unit with 1.5 Tesla magnetic flux density, a BioDynamic diaphragm, and an optimized 7N (OFC) cable with optimized wire diameter. This product is the [Simplified Packaging Edition] of the TH900mk2. This product does not include a headphone stand. This product features simplified packaging. The included cable is 2m long with PVC sheathing (same cable as the TH910, etc.). Lacquer finish in Bordeaux Featuring a beautiful “lacquered Bordeaux finish” housing cover crafted by Sakamoto Otsuzo Shoten, a company with 110 years of history. It delivers a premium feel befitting a Made in Japan product that blends traditional craftsmanship. Made with premium "Mizume cherry" wood The housing is crafted from premium “Mizume-zakura” wood, renowned for its fine, dense grain, exceptional hardness, and beautiful surface finish. Extensive dynamic range The magnetic circuit with a repulsive magnetic field incorporates a 50mm driver unit with a magnetic flux density of 1.5 tesla. It delivers an expansive dynamic range through its ultra-powerful magnetic circuit with low distortion. Sound reproduction with outstanding presence The diaphragm employs “Biodyna” technology. It delivers rich sound in the ultra-low frequencies, a natural midrange, and, for the high frequencies, achieves reproduction with particularly excellent presence. Includes high-purity OFC unbalanced cable It comes with a high-purity OFC (Oxygen-Free Copper) unbalanced cable rated at 7N (99.99999%) grade, which maximizes transmission capability by eliminating impurities to the utmost degree. Achieved lightweight ear pads The ear pads feature protein leather and low-rebound cushioning. Incorporating egg-derived protein delivers a pleasant feel against the skin and comfortable fit. Additionally, they achieve a 60% weight reduction compared to genuine leather. Gotch (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION) Special Interview Gotch, also known as Masafumi Gotō, who is not only the frontman of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION but also active in solo work and various projects, uses Fostex’s TH900mk2 and TH610 headphones. We had the opportunity to hear fascinating insights from him—about why he chose Fostex headphones, what’s essential for future music production, and even his personal listening environment. |
