Yamaha YH5000SE Over-ear Open Back Headphones
Yamaha YH5000SE Over-ear Open Back Headphones
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Score: 5 / 5 Mint
The Yamaha YH-5000SE is a flagship open-back planar magnetic headphone featuring Yamaha’s proprietary ORTHODYNAMIC driver technology. Engineered in Japan, the YH-5000SE utilizes an ultra-thin corrugated diaphragm with precision metal coil patterning to deliver fast transient response, low distortion, and an ultra-wide 5 Hz to 70 kHz frequency range across a lightweight 320 g magnesium alloy chassis.
Designed for critical listening, the open-back earcups incorporate Japanese-made rolled plain Dutch weave stainless-steel filters and internal arch-shaped reflectors to control airflow, regulate earcup pressure, and eliminate acoustic standing waves. Supplied with two silver-coated OFC braided cables (3.5 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced), the 34-ohm YH-5000SE provides low resistance and high signal clarity for dedicated headphone amplifiers and high-resolution DAC setups.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- Latest-Generation ORTHODYNAMIC Planar Driver: Ultra-thin planar diaphragm with concentric corrugation and precision printed coils eliminates fixed central supports for low distortion and high speed.
- Acoustically Tuned Open-Back Housing: Integrated Japanese-made rolled plain Dutch weave stainless-steel micro-filters and arch reflectors manage earcup pressure and eliminate internal resonance.
- Silver-Coated OFC Cabling: Includes detachable high-purity Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) silver-plated braided cables for balanced (4.4 mm) and single-ended (3.5 mm) sources.
- Ultra-Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Construction: Weighs only 320 g, utilizing a dual-layer headband and ergonomic earpad geometry to distribute clamping force for long listening sessions.
- Versatile 34-Ohm Impedance: 98 dB/mW efficiency and 34 Ω load allow compatibility across high-end desktop headphone amplifiers and portable audio players.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Flagship Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones |
| Brand / Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Model Designation | YH-5000SE |
| Transducer Type | ORTHODYNAMIC (Planar Magnetic) |
| Acoustic Design | Open-Back with Dutch Weave Stainless-Steel Pressure Filters |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz – 70,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW (@ 1 kHz) |
| Nominal Impedance | 34 Ω (@ 1 kHz) |
| Cable Construction | Silver-Coated Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Precision Braided Cables |
| Included Cables & Connectors | 1x 3.5 mm Unbalanced Cable, 1x 4.4 mm 5-Pole Balanced Cable (6.35 mm Adapter Included) |
| Chassis Construction | Magnesium Alloy Frame with Dual-Layer Headband |
| Net Weight | 320 g (11.3 oz) |
| Origin | Handcrafted in Japan |
Pre-owned Terms & Condition
Pre-owned Terms & Condition
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Condition Grading Guide
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