Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Electrostatic Headphones Open-Back
Price: $4,500.00
(as of May 27,2023 09:59:20 UTC – Details)
Product Description
Designed with a purpose!
Audeze originally developed this new technology working with Prof. Mark S. Cohen Ph.D., UCLA School of Medicine and his team, for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Typical ferrous metals could not be used, so we had to develop a new material, and that led us to patent a special thin film with suspended carbon nanotubes. This solves the problems associated with lamination and deposition on the film.
Carbon nanotube technology
The CRBN driver includes a revolutionary ultra-thin diaphragm with carbon nanotubes suspended inside the material. Because the charge is distributed throughout the film, this results in a uniform driving force that reduces distortion and improves resolution and transparency. While the illustration shows the diaphragm as a black disc, the real version is almost perfectly clear. The discs on either side are called Stators, and they receive the 580 v bias voltage.
Supreme comfort
CRBN offers supreme comfort with its lightweight construction. At 300 grams, the minimalist design features materials such as magnesium and carbon fiber, which shaves off every gram while maintaining strength. The earpads are extra plush and slightly oversized, for a great seal and pillow-soft, cranium-cradling comfort.
CRBN is compatible with “Stax Pro Bias” type 580 Volt amplifiers such those from Linear Tube Audio, Mjolnir Audio, Headamp, Woo Audio, and Stax (of course). The cable is terminated with the industry standard 5-pin barrel connector for maximum compatibility.
Works with all 580 volt Stax Pro bias amplifiers
Finally – accurate low frequency performance in an electrostatic!
Lightweight (only 300 grams!) and very comfortable with extensive use of magnesium and carbon fiber
We even designed our own machined aluminum 5 pin DIN connector! Includes travel case.
