Its been long rumored and finally confirmed, Shinola is moving into the headphone business. As part of an expansion to their “Audio Goods” offerings (which already include the Runwell Turntable and Bookshelf speakers) four pairs of properly separated and paced earphones and headphones will hit the market this holiday season, spanning nearly all the major categories of personal audio.
Even better, the Canfield Headphone Collection partnered with ALO/Campfire Audio for the IEMs, which have produced some really great pieces since breaking into the market just a few years ago. Landing near the $500 and $200 tiers, the Canfield “Pro” IEM sports 4 BA drivers with the more standard variant making use of the growing popularity for Beryllium as a transducer material.
On-ear and around-the-ear options include 40mm and 50mm dynamic drivers, respectively. The two models are spaced out by only a mere $100 difference ($495 vs $595). And upgrade to black PVD can be had for both models for $55 more.
The pair of full size headphones will become available this month, while their little brethren are due out in December. Hit the page flip for more photos and specs straight from the press release.
“The Canfield Over-Ear
The Canfield Over-Ear Headphones produce a sound that is as vivid as it is clean. Acoustically tuned by our sound engineers and tested in our Detroit factory, the Canfield Over-Ear Headphones use a 50-mm dynamic driver with a neutral frequency response to bring your favorite music to life, providing a remarkably rich listening experience. Featuring stainless steel components, interchangeable lambskin ear cushions, a Top Grain leather headband, and an in-line microphone, the Canfield Over-Ear Headphones allow anyone to experience music the way it should be for years to come.
The Canfield Over-Ear Headphones in black and cognac retail for $595 and the Canfield On-Ear Headphones in black PVD retail for $650. Available November 2017.
• Transducer Type: 50MM Shinola Dynamic Transducer
• Headphone Style: Closed-back, Circumaural Ear Cushion
• Frequency Response: 20 – 24,000 HZ
• Nominal Impedance: 41Ω
• Sound Pressure Level: 102 DB ±3DB/MW @ 1KHZ
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 1% THD @ 1KHZ
• Efficiency: 115 DB SPL/V @1KHZ
• Weight (without cable): 0.99 LBS
• Dimensions: 6.9 X 8.3 X 1.7 IN
The Canfield On-Ear
The Canfield On-Ear Headphones are acoustically tuned by our sound engineers and tested in our Detroit factory to emit a clean, precise sound. The best way to listen to your music wherever you might be, the Canfield On-Ear Headphones feature stainless steel components, interchangeable lambskin ear cushions, a Top Grain leather headband, and an in-line microphone.
The Canfield On-Ear Headphones in black and cognac retail for $495 and the Canfield On-Ear Headphones in black PVD retails for $550. Available November 2017.
• Transducer Type: 40MM Shinola Dynamic Transducer
• Headphone Style: Closed-back, Supra-Aural ear cushion
• Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 HZ
• Nominal Impedance: 32Ω
• Sound Pressure Level: 105 DB ±3DB/MW @ 1KHZ
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 2% THD @ 1KHZ
• Efficiency:120 DB SPL/V @1KHZ
• Weight (without cable): 0.73 LBS
• Dimensions: 6.9 X 7.5 X 1.4 IN
Canfield Pro In-Ear Monitors
Developed and acoustically tuned with our partners at Campfire Audio out of Portland, Oregon, the Canfield Pro In-Ear Monitors are powered by a quad balanced armature receiver to bring out every possible element of your favorite music. Crafted to be endlessly comfortable, the Pro In-Ear monitors allow you to hear your music the way your favorite musicians intended it be heard.
The Canfield Pro In-Ear Monitors retail for $495. Available December 2017.
• Transducer Type: Quad Balanced Armature Receiver
• Frequency Response: 10HZ – 20K
• Total Harmonic Distortion: < 1%
• Impedance: 37 Ω _@ 1KHZ
• Sound Pressure Level: 102 DB
Canfield In-Ear Monitors
Developed and tested with our partners at Campfire Audio out of Portland, Oregon, the Canfield In-Ear Monitors were designed to sound great and be comfortable for hours of use. Featuring memory foam and silicone ear tips and dynamic driver bring to pull out nuance of your music.
The Canfield In-Ear Monitors retails for $195. Available December 2017.
• Transducer Type: 8.5MM BERYLLIUM DYNAMIC DRIVER
• Frequency Response: 10HZ – 20K
• Total Harmonic Distortion: < 1%
• Impedance: 16.5 Ω _@ 1KHZ
• Sound Pressure Level: 104 DB”