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Updated · What Hi-Fi? · Jul 10
Final Opens £7,499 Pre-Orders for DX10000 CL Headphones With 40mm Diamond Driver
Updated
Updated · What Hi-Fi? · Jul 10

Final Opens £7,499 Pre-Orders for DX10000 CL Headphones With 40mm Diamond Driver

3 articles · Updated · What Hi-Fi? · Jul 10

Summary

  • £7,499 buys Final’s new DX10000 CL flagship closed-back headphones, now up for pre-order with shipping expected by the end of July.
  • A newly developed 40mm True Diamond diaphragm driver anchors the design, which Final says cuts deformation and residual vibration for faster transients and lower distortion.
  • Aluminium-magnesium housings use removed material and added acoustic damping to reduce weight and internal reflections, while ultrasuede earpads are tuned for airflow and comfort.
  • Two silver-coated cables, 4.4mm and XLR terminations, and screw-based serviceable construction come standard; the first 150 Collector’s Edition pairs add gold accents and accessories for £500 more.

Insights

As advanced rivals emerge, can Final's ultra-premium headphone strategy sustain its dominance in the market?
Does a $9,000 diamond driver deliver audible perfection or is it just the ultimate audio status symbol?