09.04.2025 05:54 | ~1 minute read
HarmonicDyne has released new wired headphones HarmonicDyne BAROQUE – the model uses large-sized 60 mm dynamic drivers with a metal-ceramic diaphragm. This approach simultaneously minimizes distortion, providing an ideal piston stroke, and guarantees a fast dynamic response.
HarmonicDyne BAROQUE use an open acoustic design and have an impedance of 64 Ohms. The model operates in the frequency range from 10 to 50,000 Hz and has a sensitivity of 109 dB. Distortion does not exceed 0.2%. HarmonicDyne BAROQUE can be connected via a 3.5 mm minijack or a balanced Pentaconn 4.4 mm.
The HarmonicDyne BAROQUE headphones are made from aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with CNC machining to minimize resonance. The stainless steel headband frame distributes the load evenly, and the leather and mesh ear pads provide comfort even during long-term use.
The HarmonicDyne BAROQUE headphones are available now for a suggested retail price of $559.
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Model name
BAROQUE
Transducer principle
Dynamic or Isodynamic
Scheme
Open
Wearing style
Over-ear
Frequency response low +/- 10dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 10dB (Hz)
50000
Max. sound pressure level (dBSPL (1 kHz @ 5% THD))
N/A
Connection type
Wired
Connector (mm)
3.5 mm Stereo Cable and 4.4 mm Balanced Cable
Sensitivity (dBSPL (1 kHz/ 1 mW)))
109
Impedance (Ohm (1 kHz))
64
Playback time (hours)
N/A
Weight (g)
N/A
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