Yamaha has just unveiled its new Bluetooth noise canceling headphones, the YH-E700B. A helmet that is positioned as a spearhead against Bose, Sony or Apple.
Yamaha is not just a manufacturer of pianos, recorders or sports motorcycles. The manufacturer has also made a name for itself in the field of consumer audio not only with speakers, but also headphones and headphones.
It is precisely on this last sector that the manufacturer announced this week a major novelty, the Yamaha YH-E700B. This is a new premium Bluetooth headset with active noise canceling functionality. Like the AirPods Max from Apple, the Sony WH-1000XM5, the Bose Headphones 700 or the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2, the new Yamaha YH-E700B is positioned in the high-end segment of headphones with many features offered.
Obviously, for the sound reproduction, the headphones are equipped with dynamic transducers of 40 mm in diameter with low distortion – less than 1% in the range of 500 to 10,000 Hz – thanks to a diaphragm with two layers of laminated film. The headset is also compatible with the SBC and AAC Bluetooth audio codecs, but also with Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive, with a frequency response of 8 to 40,000 Hz. The Japanese manufacturer also indicates that it has integrated version 5.2 of Bluetooth, for sound transmission up to 10 meters. We will also find the Google Fast Pair protocol for quick pairing with an Android smartphone.
Bluetooth headphones with active noise reduction
The Yamaha YH-E700B also includes active noise reduction features in addition to its passive isolation due to the circum-aural format – the headphones encompass the ear. Yamaha also promises the integration of an ambient sound mode to perceive the sounds around you thanks to the different microphones used. Finally, there are also certain functions specific to Yamaha headphones and earphones such as Listening Care Advanced – to maintain a tonal balance, whatever the volume – or Concept True Sound – for faithful reproduction of the sound produced.
Regarding the autonomy of its YH-E700B, Yamaha announces up to 32 hours of use in noise reduction mode. The headset also benefits from a 3.5 mm jack to connect wired to a source. Charging is done via USB-C.
The Yamaha YH-E700B headphones will be available in March in two colors: black or beige. It will be offered for sale at a price of 399 euros.
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