JVC Demonstrates Industry-First Headphone Technologies

JVC today announced the development of two new inner-ear headphones that incorporate an industry-first in headphone technology. The HA-FXZ200 and HA-FXZ100 feature newly designed Triple Dynamic Driver System that accurately reproduces natural deep bass tones and high-resolution mid and high frequencies. The system combines a mid-range and tweeter speaker unit with Micro Tube Duct Woofer, designed using the Kelton method for attaining superior reproduction of deep bass tones in speakers. This marks the first time in the industry that this method has been adopted with inner ear headphones. *

JVC HA-FXZ200

Both headphones are on display here at 2013 International CES.

Rich, deep bass and clear mid and high frequencies reproduced by the industry-first* “Triple Dynamic Driver System”

The HA-FXZ200 and HA-FXZ100 are equipped with JVCKENWOOD’s “Triple Dynamic Driver System”, the first in the industry to combine a mid-range and tweeter speaker unit with a woofer unit—JVCKENWOOD’s Micro Tube Duct Woofer—in an inner ear headphone system. The results are powerful and rich natural bass frequencies together with crystal clear sound in the mid and high registers.

Natural deep bass captured by the industry-first* Micro Tube Duct Woofer

These new models are fitted with JVCKENWOOD’s Micro Tube Duct Woofer, designed using the Kelton method for accurate reproduction of deep bass frequencies in speakers. The woofer unit employs a carbon diaphragm, which achieves outstanding performance in reproducing the bass register, and the sound from the woofer is channeled through a stream duct to capture the full low-frequency spectrum. As a result, the Micro Tube Duct Woofer delivers a rich and natural deep bass sound.

JVCKENWOOD’s proprietary Twin System Unit for balanced sound.

The HA-FXZ200 and HA-FXZ100 achieve a balance of mid and high frequencies through the Twin System Unit, which integrates two parallel speaker drivers made with high-response carbon nanotube and carbon diaphragms.

Fitted with a brass speaker base unit to enhance the performance of the woofer (HA-FXZ200 only)

The HA-FXZ200 is fitted with a speaker base unit made of brass, a comparatively heavy metallic material. This cuts down on unnecessary woofer vibration and delivers crisp, high-definition bass tones. (The HA-FXZ100 is fitted with an aluminum speaker base unit.)

Headphone cord made with silver-coated OFC wire to deliver high resolution over the full sound spectrum (HA-FXZ200 only)

The core wire of the headphone cord for the HA-FXZ200 is made with oxygen-free copper (OFC) wire and coated with pure silver. This minimizes loss in the audio signal transmission and ensures excellent clarity across the entire sound spectrum. (The headphone cord for the HA-FXZ100 is also made with OFC wire.)

Additional Features

• Interchangeable silicon earpieces in three sizes (small, medium, and large) to fit the user’s ears.
• 1.2-meter headphone cord.
• Cord keeper for adjusting the length of the headphone cord.
• Clip that attaches the headphone cord to clothing to reduce noise.
• Carrying bag to protect the headphones.

Main Specifications

• Model name: HA-FXZ200/HA-FXZ100
• Headphone type: Dynamic
• Sound pressure level / power: 96dB / 1mW
• Frequency response: 5Hz – 26,000Hz/6Hz – 26,000Hz
• Impedance: 16 Ohms
• Maximum input: 150mW (IEC*)
• Headphone cord: I.2m Y-type silver-coated OFC wire, φ3.5mm 24kt gold plated stereo mini jack
• I.2m Y-type OFC wire, φ3.5mm 24kt gold-plated stereo mini jack
• Weight (without cord): Approx. 11 grams/Approx. 10 grams
• Accessories: One pair of small, medium, or large silicon earpieces; cord keeper; cord clip; carrying case

* As of November 2012, these models are the first dynamic-type inner canal ear headphones to employ the Kelton method.