Final unveils ZE3000 SV true wireless earbuds with Comfort ANC, LDAC Hi-Res audio, and low-latency gaming mode
Final has opened pre-orders for the ZE3000 SV earbuds with Comfort active noise cancellation, Hi-Res music support, and low-latency Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connections.
Active noise cancellation technology uses microphones to monitor external sounds, then creates an inverse sound pattern to cancel it out before it reaches the eardrums. Less refined ANC headphones will also often create the feeling of unusual pressure in the ears. The ZE3000 SV uses Comfort ANC that minimizes this discomfort while reducing external sounds and wind noise. The physical design of the earbuds is also optimized to sit securely in the ear with low contact pressure.
The Final earbuds support Hi-Res music playback over Bluetooth using the LDAC audio codec capable of 96kHz 24-bit audio transmissions. The reproduction of music is enhanced in the ZE3000 SV through the use of larger 10mm F-Core SV drivers coupled with f-LINK acoustic ports that allow for clean reproduction of low-frequency bass instruments while delivering clear vocals. Gaming mode reduces the latency to under 60ms.
The splash-proof earbuds have a runtime of seven hours with ANC on, and the charging case provides an additional 28 hours of runtime. Both are fully recharged in 1.5 hours.
The Final ZE3000 SV earbuds have an MSRP of 12,800 yen (~$85). Preorders are open now at the Final Japan website, with deliveries starting December 12, 2024. The earbuds are expected to be available in the Final store on Amazon US shortly thereafter.
Readers who can't wait that long for a Christmas present can look into the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds in Smoky Pink with top-notch noise cancellation on Amazon.
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New "ZE3000SV"! Equipped with "Comfort ANC" that achieves both sound quality and sound insulation performance & Achieves an acoustic design equivalent to wired earphones
2024.12.06
The ZE3000 SV, a new completely wireless earphone that has evolved all aspects of the ZE3000, will be available for pre-order from December 6, 2024 (Friday) and released on December 12, 2024 (Thursday).
The newly created ZE3000 SV is derived from two models: the E3000 wired earphones, which represent the final brand, and the ZE3000, which was developed from the concept of "a product that exceeds the E3000 in wireless earphones."
Since its launch in 2017, cumulative sales of the E3000 have exceeded hundreds of thousands of units in Japan and overseas, and it has won the Gold Award for an unprecedented 10 consecutive years at the VGP, Japan's largest audio award, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in recognition of its achievements.
The ZE3000 chassis was designed from scratch based on the latest research in acoustic engineering and psychoacoustics. Proprietary technologies such as the newly developed in-house driver unit "f-Core for Wireless" and the "f-LINK damping mechanism" that optimizes the internal pressure of the chassis are combined. It was born as the first completely wireless earphone of the FINAL brand. Since its release in 2021, it has sold more than 70,000 units, which is unusual for a sound quality-focused model without noise cancellation, and is still used by many people.
The ZE3000 SV is newly equipped with the in-house developed driver "F-Core SV", which has a larger diameter from 6 mm to 10 mm, and further adjusts the acoustic sound quality similar to wired earphones using the acoustic space inside the earphone housing. It is adjusted so that the sound quality is satisfactory enough without an equalizer.
In addition, we have developed and installed a new "f-LINK port" that optimizes the pressure of the acoustic space inside the earphone housing while maintaining waterproof performance, enabling an acoustic design equivalent to that of wired earphones. As a result, it is possible to properly control the low frequencies, which was difficult to achieve with the sound quality design of true wireless earphones, and vocals, which tend to sound distant or muffled, are reproduced vividly with the balance intended by the artist. In addition, even in low-frequency reproduction such as drum kicks and bass lines, there is sufficient depth and volume, but it also achieves a high quality that combines a sense of separation from the vocals.
In principle, ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) affects the reproduced sound by causing time delays and muffling low frequencies. When the effect of ANC is enhanced, the so-called "noise camp fatigue" or "noise sickness" may occur due to the feeling of pressure.
This product is equipped with "Comfort ANC", which in principle prioritizes sound quality and comfort without a feeling of pressure by using a proprietary algorithm.
It is also equipped with a "wind cut mode" that reduces wind noise and makes it easier to hear the playback sound. You can easily turn it on and off by simply pressing and holding either the left or right earphone for 2 seconds, so it is very convenient to use it pinpoint when you are worried about the sound of the wind.
We are also particular about the wearing comfort. In addition to the lightweight design of the chassis of 4G per side, this product is based on the housing design established by FINAL with its previous wired earphones, and achieves a better wearing comfort while ensuring sufficient acoustic space inside.
If the housing touches the earpiece, tragus, or any part of the ear pocket, it will provide stable holding force at three points while maintaining a comfortable fit with little pressure.
In addition to this, it is equipped with a "gaming mode" that realizes a low-latency connection of up to 60ms during normal Bluetooth® connection, and supports multipoint connection for up to two devices. In addition, it also supports the high-quality sound codec "LDAC", enabling wireless playback of high-resolution sound sources.
With the dedicated app "final CONNECT", you can switch between noise cancellation, listening while watching, and wind-cutting modes, and you can also turn off the noise control function. In addition, it is equipped with a "7-band equalizer" that can be adjusted to your favorite sound quality. You can also operate gaming mode and multipoint ON/OFF on the app.
Please try the "ZE3000 SV", which combines the functionality of completely wireless earphones while also enjoying the high sound quality of wired earphones.
[ZE3000 SV Details]
◎ Features
・Equipped with an evolved in-house developed driver "f-Core SV"
・Equipped with an "f-LINK port" that optimizes the internal pressure of the chassis
・Equipped with "Comfort ANC" that achieves both sound quality and sound insulation
performance ・Equipped with "Wind Cut Mode" to
reduce wind noise - High-quality sound codec "LDAC" support Enables wireless playback of high-resolution sound sources
・Equipped with "Gaming Mode" that enables low-latency connection of up to 60ms
・Supports multipoint for up to 2 units
・Uses an "easy catch design" that is easy to take out of the case
・Comfortable wearing with little pressure
- Compatible with
the dedicated app "final CONNECT"
◎ Specs
・Model number: FI-ZE3SDPLTW
・Communication method: Bluetooth® 5.3
・Supported codecs: SBC, AAC、LDAC
・ Continuous music playback time (ANC ON): Up to about 7 hours for the earphone body, up to about 28 hours
including the charging case, Charging time: about 1.5 hours for the earphone body, about 1.5 hours
including the charging case * The earphone body supports quick charging, and it can be used for about 1 hour with
a 10-minute charge・Battery capacity: Earphone body 40mAh, charging case 400mAh
, waterproof performance: IPX4
◎ Accessories
・ Charging case
・ Earpiece (TYPE E completely wireless exclusive specification 5 sizes)
◎ FINAL official store release price
12,800 yen (tax included)
◎ Reservation start date
December 6, 2024 (Friday)
◎ Release date December
12, 2024 (Thursday)
* Pre-ordered products will be shipped sequentially.
◎ Handling
FINAL official store, home appliance mass retailers nationwide, earphone / headphone specialty stores, etc.
◎ Purchase page
