A Japanese Hi-Fi Specialist Just Dropped New Affordable Noise-Canceling Headphones

You may not have heard of Final before.

The Japanese hi-fi company produces high-end, audiophile-grade in-ear monitors (IEMs) and headphones, many of which can cost several thousand dollars. And while they’re well-established (and quite popular) in the Asian markets, they’re not as well-known in the States.

But that’s slowly starting to change.

In recent years, the company has delved more deeply into consumer markets, releasing more affordable earphones and headphones — a notable example being the 2022-released UX300, which are over-ear noise-canceling wireless headphones priced at $150.

Now, nearly three years later, the company is releasing a new and improved version of those wireless headphones. And yes, they’ll be available in the US.

Final UX3000 SV

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Custom 40mm drivers

The Final UX3000 SV headphones feature a similar minimalist design to the original UX3000, but promise all-around improvements, including enhanced sound, improved call clarity, and superior noise cancellation.

As you’d expect from a hi-fi brand, the UX3000 SV are wireless headphones that prioritize audio quality. They feature custom 40mm dynamic drivers housed in an acoustic chamber, which Final says is designed to optimize the sound of the human voice.

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This means the headphones are ideal for listening to podcasts, audiobooks, and songs with strong vocals.

Additionally, they support aptX and aptX HD codecs and thus, if your device supports them, will be able to play higher-resolution audio over Bluetooth than other wireless headphones.

Like the originals, the Final UX3000 SV headphones have a 3.5mm jack for connecting to wired sources.

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The UX3000 SV headphones utilize Final’s proprietary hybrid (or adaptive) active noise cancellation algorithm. It takes advantage of a dual microphone array that measures the ambient sounds and then automatically adjust the level of noise cancellation.

Because, well, less ANC when you don’t need it means that the audio can sound more accurate to the original.

Additionally, the headphones support a noise-cancellation-only mode — a surprisingly rare feature in today’s ANC headphones — which allows you to tune out your surroundings without playing audio.

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Price and availability

The Final UX3000 SV are the same price as the original UX3000 when they were released — they cost $150. They’re available starting on June 19th.

For those looking for even more affordable models, you can now find Final’s original UX3000 selling for $100 on various online retailers.

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Final UX3000 SV

In 2022, Final, the Japanese hi-fi maker specializing in audiophile-grade in-ear headphones, released its first pair of wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones: the UX3000. The “SV” models have the same minimalist design and price tag, but pack improved sound, active noise-cancellation and battery life.

• $150 at Final

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