Featuring enhanced AFDS driver technology and newly developed pinner-aligned diffuser
The new D7000 builds upon Final’s legacy of award-winning open-back planar magnetic flagship headphones. Having first developed their own driver technology for the D8000, revolutionising the capabilities of planar-magnetic headphones, Final has since improved on its Air Film Damping System (AFDS) for greater efficiency and extended reproduction of bass frequencies.
Taking a holistic approach to design, Final uses machined aluminium-magnesium alloy for the D7000 housing. As well as being lightweight, the materials used allow for the D7000 housing to be machined with great precision, getting the most out of the AFDS and advanced driver technology.
The D7000 has been introduced as a new flagship product alongside the D8000 and D8000 Pro Edition, offering a unique sound signature that sets it apart from other D-series models and provides users with a newly distinct listening experience.
The D7000 achieves a sound that expertly balances the delicate high frequencies characteristic of planar magnetic with the powerful and open low frequencies of dynamic drivers. Moreover, it provides high resolution, especially in the vocal and string ranges, delivering a musically rich and smooth sound signature.
Advanced technology development
With conventional planar magnetic headphones, the driver unit is normally designed to limit the lowest bass frequency produced. This prevents the diaphragm from coming into contact with the magnet when playback volume is high.
In the D7000, the AFDS solves the problem of the diaphragm coming into contact with the magnet, and it is now possible to lower the frequency of the bass tones that the driver can reproduce without distortion. This creates a level of bass extension, openness and power never before experienced with planar-magnetic drivers.
Final has also developed its new pinna-aligned diffuser for the D7000. Recognising the effect that the varying shapes and sizes of the human ear has on sound quality; Final developed the pinna-aligned diffuser to deliver sonic consistency. Numerous simulations tailored to various shapes of the outer ear and hearing experiments were conducted, ultimately leading to the creation of a diffuser shape that is optimal for all users.
The Final D7000 is available to pre-order now in the US for $3499 from Audio46 and Bloom Audio. UK and EU release is set for April 2024 and will be available for £2999/€???? From selected retailers.
A complete experience
In order to create a complete user experience for the D7000, Final includes carefully designed accessories which have all been created to enhance the D7000 from the moment they are unboxed.
Final’s newly developed open-type earpads use a unique Washi material, meaning Japanese traditional paper, which has superior durability, air permeability, moisture control, and antibacterial/odour-eliminating properties.
This breathable material provides a natural openness that utilises the bass capability of the D7000 AFDS driver. Furthermore, the headband part also employs the same material, ensuring high durability and resistance to moisture.
The D7000 is supplied with a dedicated protective carry case which can store a selection of headphone cables, and can be locked for added security. Final has equipped the D7000 with their high-quality 3m OFC cable terminated with a 6.3mm headphone socket.
The D7000, by redesigning the drivers including the newly developed pinna-aligned diffuser, achieves a sound that balances the rich, open bass and delicate high frequencies characteristic of the D8000 and D8000 Pro Edition. Additionally, it features high resolution in the vocal and string ranges, with a sound that feels slightly closer to the ear and is very smooth.