ZE8000 AUDIO END. True Wireless Headphones

Through the journey of seeking true high-quality sound, thoroughly exploring our creativity and innovation, and subsequently conducting intensive R&D in audio, acoustic, psychoacoustic, and materials engineering, we arrived at the flagship magnetic headphone model. planar Air Film Damping System (AFDS), the D8000, in 2017 and we introduced Truly Pure Beryllium diaphragm-driven IEM (In-Ear Monitor) flagship model, the A8000, in 2019. Both flagship models offer the highest level of " Transparency" in music playback and have achieved a breakthrough in high-fidelity audio, introducing a whole new insight and experience in music discovery. The code "8000" represents the final milestones in our relentless search for new and innovative ideas,

Now, in 2022, we proudly introduce another new model to our flagship 8000 line, the ZE8000. ZE8000 is a pair of true wireless (TWS) stereo earbuds that have been delicately engineered both in hardware and software to manifest the newly discovered acoustic properties - 8K SOUND - at last. Completely different from conventional sound design approaches, this new 8K SOUND technology surpasses the "Transparency" achievement achieved by the D8000 and A8000, delivering an unprecedented level of clarity, with the true identity of every bit of sound revealed. in full force, promising a new level of music enjoyment.

8K SOUND

In visual technology, the 8K UHD (Ultra High Definition) standard uses 16× more pixels than the general standard to deliver 16× more information and allow for a smoother color gradient between pixels, resulting in sharper images, a color tone more natural color and smoother motion presentation.

As far as audio technology is concerned, transmitting all the information contained in a piece of music with maximum precision has always been a great challenge. Due to the physical limitations of the products, much of that information is left out. Methods used to address this issue include using hardware of different shapes, sizes, and materials, and tuning the sound as it focuses attention on a particular frequency range to improve overall clarity.

Final's newly developed 8K SOUND technology offers a groundbreaking breakthrough. Instead of focusing solely on fine-tuning frequencies, the temporal element of each bit of sound is also carefully calibrated using digital signal processing. In this way, all the information that resides inside a piece of music is clearly revealed with the best quality and aesthetics. 8K SOUND delivers an exquisite overall sound presentation with a level of distinction, detail, separation, and speed that has never been achieved before.

SPLIT DESIGN FOR A BETTER FIT

Many of the TWS on the market are designed to tuck all the components into the clamshell area, which can result in a size that doesn't suit people with small ears.

In the case of the ZE8000, we've taken a novel approach by creating a dedicated in-ear cutout small enough to fit all ear cups.

Complemented by newly designed TYPE Q dual-layer ear cushions, the ZE8000 stays snug in the shell using primarily the interlocking mechanism contributed by the round shape split and ear shell. The part that fits into the ear canal has been designed to be softer, providing a comfortable fit with a soft touch. Also, unlike most typical TWS where the hard surface of the case is directly in contact with your ears, TYPE Q dual-layer ear tips offer a soft silicone contact surface for supreme TWS-like comfort.

PRIORITIZED SOUND QUALITY ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION

With many headphones and headsets, activating ANC degrades sound quality and can leave users feeling oppressed, stressed, and uncomfortable (especially when there's no sound).

To solve this problem, our engineers conducted numerous experiments with custom equipment and evaluations with real humans. As a result, we managed to design a noise cancellation algorithm that effectively removes disturbing ambient noise in the ear, creating a quiet virtual environment ideal for listening to music, while remaining true to the original sound and enabling a stress-free listening experience.

To improve the accuracy and performance of the ANC algorithm, high-quality Knowles MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) microphones are used.

4 MODES FOR GREATER COMFORT OF USE

ZE8000 can switch between four modes for convenient use at any time via touch control or mobile apps.

noise cancellation mode

Eliminates ambient noise and lets you focus on the music.

windbreak mode

Significantly eliminates wind noise picked up by microphones when there is a lot of ambient air movement.

ambient sound mode

It seamlessly mixes music and ambient sound, allowing users to be aware of their surroundings while listening to music.

Modo Voice Through

Ambient sound is prioritized over music, allowing you to have clear conversations without removing the headphones from your ears.

VOLUME STEP OPTIMIZER

Volume is one of the most important factors affecting the music listening experience. Due to the short distance between the eardrum and headphones, headphones are more sensitive to volume changes than loudspeakers or headphones.

However, unlike dedicated HiFi devices, smartphones tend to vary greatly each time the volume is turned up or down, making it difficult to precisely adjust the volume to one's taste.

Volume Step Optimizer is an innovative feature designed for the ZE8000 to solve this problem. Taking as reference the usual volume level for listening to music set by users (reference volume), Volume Step Optimizer transforms the standard smartphone volume control to offer finer volume adjustment more precisely around the reference volume. This allows users to easily control the volume with the volume control button on their smartphone.

ULTRA LOW DISTORTION DRIVER, F CORE FOR 8K SOUND

8K SOUND can only come true when hardware and software are designed in parallel and complement each other. To realize the full potential of digital signal processing technology, the driver unit must be highly accurate and have extremely low distortion.

ZE8000 incorporates the newly developed "f-CORE for 8K SOUND" ultra-low distortion driver with a 13mm equivalent* large diaphragm, which is unprecedented in a TWS earphone. A lightweight aluminum-magnesium dome in the center is injection molded onto a highly flexible special silicone casing, and a floating mechanism is used for the CCAW moving coil leads. These designs have resulted in a significantly lighter diaphragm, and since no common adhesive is used, stable piston movement during vibration is achieved. The "f-CORE for 8K SOUND" is said to be the dynamic driver with the lowest THD+N (total harmonic distortion plus noise) of wireless headphones and IEMs.

This superior physical characteristic of "f-CORE for 8K SOUND" not only provides the highest precision in the results of digital signal processing, but also enables the fullest possible representation of sound texture and detail.

*An approximate diameter calculated from the area of ​​the central dome.

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING DEDICATED TO 8K SOUND

8K SOUND is a revolutionary way to express sound that could not be achieved with conventional IEMs due to hardware limitations and the unpredictable choices of users of other hardware, such as music players and amplifiers.

As a TWS earphone, ZE8000 combines all the important parts - power supply, Bluetooth receiver, microprocessor, DAC (digital-to-analog converter), amplifier and transducers - into a single ecosystem, allowing us to carefully master all the specifications and features and understand the limitations and areas for improvement of each part.

Conventional sound tuning focuses primarily on altering the frequency response, with little freedom to master the temporal response. Taking advantage of the computing power of the ZE8000 microprocessor, a series of algorithms that use FIR filters to rectify both the frequency and time response were designed and applied. In addition, multiple digital signal processing techniques are applied to improve overall system performance and meet the requirements of 8K SOUND.

NOISE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH CLASS AB AMPLIFIER AND PML PLUG

To complement the ZE8000's ultra-low distortion "f-CORE for 8K SOUND" driver and dedicated digital signal processing, high-quality electronic hardware components are used to minimize electronic distortion and noise in the signal generation circuitry. musical.

ZE8000 uses a Class AB amplifier, known for its excellent balance of sound quality and power efficiency, instead of the energy efficient Class D amplifier used in many TWS. Class AB amplifiers contribute to more faithful musical reproduction thanks to their lower distortion.

The microchip's decoupling capacitors for digital signal processing are high-performance, low-distortion PML CAP (Polymer Multilayer Capacitors) designed by Rubycon, a prestigious Japanese manufacturer. Engineered using the latest manufacturing technology, PML CAPs have achieved significantly less distortion than a typical MLCC (Multi Layer Ceramic Capacitor). This makes the output of digital signal processing, essential for 8K SOUND, cleaner and more precise.

COMPATIBLE CON APTX ADAPTIVE™ Y SNAPDRAGON SOUND™

In addition to SBC and AAC codecs, ZE8000 supports high-quality, seamless Qualcomm® aptX™ and aptX™ Adaptive codecs for wireless transmission at up to 24bit/96Hz.

Users of Snapdragon Sound™ compatible devices can now further enhance their wireless connectivity with Snapdragon Sound™ technology, designed to give listeners the best possible audio experience for gaming, music streaming, voice and video calls, and much more. Snapdragon Sound™ is designed to deliver lossless music and ensure industry-leading low latency connections.

Snapdragon Sound™ is optimized to work with a wide variety of devices and is designed to provide a solid connection with minimal audio dropouts and dropouts, even in environments where users may experience interference from many other devices, such as in home, at work or on the go.

BEAMFORMING FOR CLEAR CALLS

Final's proprietary beamforming algorithm has been introduced into the ZE8000 to improve call quality. Two high-performance microphones have been placed on the top and bottom of the ZE8000 at calculated distances from each other.

During a phone call, the two microphones simultaneously pick up the user's voice and ambient sound, and their signals are spontaneously calculated by the beamforming algorithm. The ZE8000 effectively extracts only the user's voice by calculating the time difference between when both microphones pick up all sound, resulting in a clear call.

DEDICATED MOBILE APP

Installing the dedicated mobile app "final CONNECT" on the device paired with ZE8000 opens the following ZE8000-exclusive functions, in addition to basic functions such as checking the battery level of the headset.

Switch between 4 modes: Noise Cancellation, Windscreen, Ambient Sound and Voice Through.

PRO Equalizer allows users to make adjustments to sound presentation in the most effective way without causing degradation of sound quality.

Volume Step Optimizer settings to improve smartphone volume control, allowing finer volume adjustment near the preferred volume with greater precision.

Changing the voice guidance language (Japanese/English)

Activation of 8K SOUND

New features are planned to be added via firmware updates.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES

Truly wireless stereo headphones with revolutionary 8K SOUND.

Available in 2 colors: White and Black.

Smaller fit split design to fit all ears. Newly designed TYPE Q ear cushions offer dual-layer noise reduction and supreme comfort.

TYPE Q eartips come in 5 different sizes (SS,S,M,L,LL) for a better seal.

Calm and stress-free active noise cancellation function that does not negatively influence sound quality.

Natural Surround Sound that accurately conveys ambient sound to the user.

4 different modes easily switchable: Noise Cancellation, Windscreen, Ambient Sound and Background Sound.

Through the voice.

Touch control for basic control of playback and mode switching.

Dedicated mobile app to unlock more exclusive features.

Volume Step Optimizer improves smartphone volume control and offers finer volume adjustment with greater precision around the user's preferred volume.

13mm equivalent ultra-low distortion dynamic driver specially designed for 8K SOUND.

It employs digital signal processing to deliver an exquisite overall sound presentation at a level of distinction, detail, separation, and speed never before achieved.

With class AB amplifiers and PML CAP capacitors for low noise electronics.

Compatible with Qualcomm® Snapdragon Sound™, and Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio to deliver an advanced listening experience.

Proprietary beamforming algorithm powered by MEMS microphones for crystal clear phone calls.

IPX4 water resistance rating for sports and active lifestyles.

Flexible use with one or two ears.

Approximately 5 hours of continuous playback with up to 15 hours of extended use.

Headphones with fast charge. A 5-minute charge provides up to 45 minutes of music playback.

Extra dust filters are supplied to replace when they accumulate.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product code: FI-ZE8DPLTW.

Colour: Black / White.

Communication format: Bluetooth 5.2.

Chipset: Qualcomm QCC5141.

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 44 kHz.

Códec compatible: SBC, AAC, Qualcomm aptX, aptX Adaptive.

Supported profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP.

Continuous music playback: 5 hours, up to 15 hours with charging case.

Charging time: 1.5 hours for the earbuds / 2 hours for the charging case.

Battery capacity: 54 mAh for earphones / 420 mAh for charging case.

Waterproof: IPX4.