Final's new Tonalite earbuds use 3D head and ear scanning for truly personalised sound

The Final Tonalite earbuds have a visual design that's rather pebble-like in shape and texture (Image source: Final)

Japanese hi-fi audio brand Final Audio has introduced its new Tonalite wireless earbuds promising to push audio personalisation to the next level by combining a full three-dimensional scan of both your head and ears with a detailed acoustic measurement of your ear-canal response.

Vishal Bhardwaj, Published 11/11/2025

Japanese audio specialist Final Audio, known for its meticulous craftsmanship and purist—even unconventional—approach to sound design, has unveiled the Tonalite, its latest flagship in-ear model. With the Tonalite, Final aims to combine its high-fidelity tuning prowess with individualised acoustics, using precise 3D scanning and in-ear acoustic analysis to deliver what it calls a “truly bespoke” listening experience.

While many premium TWS earphones now offer hearing tests or ear-photo scans for tuning, Focal's proprietary DTAS (Digital Twin Audio Simulation) engine claims a more comprehensive modelling of how sound travels around your head and into your ears, to mimic a live-listening experience.

The head and ear scans are assisted by an included headband and some QR-code-like stickers (Image source: Final)

The earbuds use foam tips for a better seal (Image source: Final)

Included in the box are four sizes of foam tips, two stabilizing fins and the headband for the scans (Image source: Final)

Competing models like the AirPods Pro (3rd gen), Sony’s WF-1000XM5 and the OnePlus Buds 4 use similar techniques mostly for 3D spatial audio, and typically ask you to take a photo of your ear or complete a tone-hearing quiz. These deliver better-than-default sound, but still rely on approximate ear geometries or generic hearing data. Final’s dual-scan approach starts with using your smartphone to take a multi-angle head and ear scan. They even include a headband with stickers that help the algorithm gauge the shape of your head and precise ear positions. Next, the earbuds use built-in microphones to sample how your ear canal picks up specific frequencies. The result is a “digital twin” profile supposedly tailored to your unique anatomy and hearing, correcting minuscule spectral imbalances that vary from person to person.

The Tonalite feature hybrid ANC and ambient modes, as well as support for Bluetooth 6 and LDAC codec for hi-res streaming. The battery life is rated at up to 8 hours of use, with the charging case extending that to about 24 hours.

In terms of price and availability, the Tonalite is launching via Kickstarter on November 11. The initial price for backers is $329, but the campaign includes early-bird discounts — the first 500 backers get about 25% off. Shipping is expected to start shortly after the campaign ends, with general retail availability slated for mid-December 2025.

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Vishal Bhardwaj - Tech Writer - 235 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2023

I've always been interested in technology, but it was my passion for music-making and photography that led me to dive deep into audio and imaging technology and understand all the tools that had fascinated me. I hold degrees in electronics engineering and business management, and have worked as a software developer as well as in marketing. Apart from being an amateur musician and photographer, I enjoy reading books, being outdoors, cooking and lately, running.

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