Incorporating flagship features into a standard model for a premium experience, the Fostex TH818 are open-back dynamic headphones geared toward audiophiles, featuring potent 50mm Biodynamic drivers for minimal resonance and high resolution. The TH818 headphones feature solid acacia wood and two-layer aluminum parts with a geometric pattern inspired by Kumiko woodwork, and ancient Japanese art of assemblage without using nails.
These headphones are engineered for supreme comfort during long listening sessions thanks to lightweight magnesium alloy components, a headband with natural sheepskin padding, and newly designed silk protein synthetic leather earpads. The detachable 3.5mm to 1/4" Y-cable is made with high-purity oxygen-free copper, ensuring pristine sound quality. The TH818 includes a faux leather pouch.
The open-back TH818 features a matte anodized aluminum housing with a geometric lattice motif at the opening. Its precise two-layer structure, created through laser-cut mesh processing, and meticulous adjustment of the opening ratio and internal components reproduce a natural soundstage with high resolution—ideal for an open-back design—that is easy on the ears.
Furthermore, by suppressing unwanted resonance, it eliminates muddiness caused by extraneous noise, resulting in a natural and smooth midrange. From tight bass that retains its sense of volume and depth, to a transparent open midrange, to a lustrous high range, you can enjoy high-density, clear, and smooth sound quality that conveys every detail of the music without compromise.