Yamaha YH-L500A — Over-Ear Headphones with Sound Field Mode
02.05.2025 07:02 | ~1 minute read
Yamaha has announced the start of sales of the Yamaha YH-L500A full-size headphones at the end of April 2025 – in Japan, the model will cost 25,000 yen. The new Yamaha YH-L500A headphones use the proprietary Sound Field Mode, which creates a real surround sound when transmitting stereo signals. The savings compared to the company's older models still had an effect - the Yamaha YH-L500A lacks a user's head tracking system in space and vertical sound stage focusing.
Although the Yamaha YH-L500A are positioned as wireless headphones with Bluetooth connection (with SBC, AAC, LC3 and aptX Adaptive codecs), the model also allows wired connection via the supplied cable – this way the sound can be improved even more. Other features worth noting include upgraded ear pads that are more comfortable for long-term use and control via the proprietary Headphone Control app.
Specifications
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Headphones — Yamaha YH-L500A
Model name
YH-L500A
Transducer principle
Dynamic or Isodynamic
Scheme
Closed
Wearing style
Over-ear
Frequency response low +/- 10dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 10dB (Hz)
20 000
Max. sound pressure level (dBSPL (1 kHz @ 5% THD))
N/A
Connection type
Wireless
Connector (mm)
N/A
Sensitivity (dBSPL (1 kHz/ 1 mW)))
N/A
Impedance (Ohm (1 kHz))
N/A
Playback time (hours)
20
Weight (g)
265
Official link
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