Hello everyone. This is N from the editorial department.
By the way, do you remember the audiovisual room at school?
An audiovisual room is a room in a school that is equipped with facilities suitable for screening videos, etc.
Audiovisual rooms are often equipped with projectors and AV equipment, and are usually soundproofed.
In addition, in order to ensure that headphones can be heard properly, "monitor headphones" are often used, which have a neutral sound profile and are designed to reproduce the music source.
What I'd like to review this time are headphones with a nostalgic design that I came across in one of those audiovisual rooms.
The unique and simple design is wonderful!
I would like to review "TAKUMI" headphones, a collaboration between audio professionals and a company that continues to create new products!
Headphones created by a collaboration between audio professionals Ashida Onkyo and TAKUMI!
First, some background on these headphones.
These headphones were born from a collaboration between Ashida Onkyo, a company that has been making the highest quality headphones for musicians and engineers for approximately 60 years, and TAKUMI, a company that has continued to propose user-oriented products based on a variety of ideas.
The base headphones are "st-90-05".
The concept is a highly vintage design that has not changed at all since the 1970s.
The sophisticated and simple design evokes the atmosphere of a bygone era that is no longer found today.
TAKUMI is a group of creators who put users first and create products that satisfy the needs of all creators, creating innovative and comforting products. Based on the concept of "products for the world," the brand is constantly delivering "new ideas" and "new sensations."
↑These are the original headphones "st-90-05" that "TAKUMI" is based on.
TAKUMI headphones specs
Below are the basic specs:
・Cord length: Approx. 1.5m
https://stylestore.jp/item/KA091-00-0000-0035/
・Weight: Approximately 153 g
-Type: Closed dynamic type
Driver unit: 40mm dynamic
Sensitivity: 105dB/mW
・再生周波数帯域：10～25,000Hz
・インピーダンス：40Ω
Maximum input: 1000mW
Input plug: L-shaped stereo mini plug
The cord is quite long at about 1.5 metres, but it has a special rubber coating so you don't have to worry about it getting tangled.
Weighing just 153g, they are lightweight and do not put strain on your ears even when worn for long periods of time.
40mm driver unit that faithfully reproduces the original sound
□ Well-balanced mid-low and treble sounds that won't tire you out even after long periods of use
□Slider adjustment structure that can be adjusted to fit the shape of each individual's ears
□ Highly convenient single-sided cord
This is the selling point.
[Review] It has a natural sound, but also has a great bass-heavy sound!
Now let's actually listen to some music!
The sound sources used were three types: classical, dance music, and JPOP.
★Let's start with the classics.
The sound is clear and not muffled. It has a wide dynamic range without any quirks, so the sounds of the piano and violin resonate in detail, and the sound quality naturally brings to mind a visual scene.
Next is dance
The bass is decent. Electronic sound sources sound sparkling and gorgeous.
The sound is not overly bass-heavy, but has a balanced sound that won't tire your ears.
It may be an area where I am quite good at it.
★Finally JPOP
This seemed like the optimal solution.
The sound has a very rhythmic, bouncy feel and the sound field is wide. Vocals are reproduced beautifully without being muffled.
Although it looks delicate, it has a wide dynamic range of sound and is compatible with a variety of sound sources.
And the biggest impression I got was that the sound was gentle.
There is no peaky impression, and the smooth sound doesn't tire your ears even when listening for long periods of time.
Contrary to appearances, the quality is comparable to high-end closed-back headphones.
Above all, it's comfortable to wear and easy to handle!
The earmuffs are made of memory foam, making them extremely comfortable to wear.
They fit snugly in your ears, so they don't put any strain on your ears even when worn for long periods of time.
With normal headphones, wearing them for an hour can put a strain on your ears, but that doesn't happen at all with these.
It also looks simple yet somehow professional.
Headphones tend to feel cramped when worn around the neck, but these headphones do not deform when worn around the neck, so your neck will not feel cramped.
The plug terminal is "L" type rather than "I" type, which takes into consideration the load distribution of the cable.
Although the cable is long, it has been specially processed to prevent it from getting tangled and makes it very easy to handle.
Also, the fact that it has a single-ended cord is great! It's much easier to attach and remove than a double-ended cord!
There was a lot of attention to detail and I thought it was a really nice product.
Summary
The nostalgic design will evoke memories for those who remember the Showa era.
For those who don't know the Showa era, the design gives the impression that simplicity is best.
These headphones are a collaboration between Ashida Onkyo and TAKUMI, and offer a comfortable fit and dynamic sound. They have no quirks and a wide range, so they are recommended for any music source!
This is a masterpiece that will appeal to music enthusiasts and fashionistas in both design and sound quality.
P.S.: Please also read the review article on the "ST-10-90" which has evolved over 05 years! ↓
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For nearly 60 years, they have been making the highest quality headphones to meet the high needs of musicians and music engineers. They are a Japanese manufacturer that has earned a high reputation for their quality and sound quality among professionals both in Japan and overseas.
Official HP:https://www.ashida.co.jp/jp/index.html