Fender is known for its lineup of guitars and amps, but the company is now expanding its list of products to include its very own branded headphones.
The company announced its first line of in-ear headphones on Wednesday, which are made using the technology and expertise from the Nashville-based headphone manufacturer Aurisonic, which Fender has recently acquired.
Called the Fender Pro In-Ear Monitor Series, the headphones include five different models: the Fender DXA1 Pro, FXA2 Pro, FXA5 Pro, FXA6 Pro, and FXA7 Pro — which range in price from $99 to $499.
The in-ear headphones are targeted for musicians and other serious audiophiles, with each model aimed at the needs of a specific consumer. They all feature custom-designed drivers.
The DXA1 has a custom 5.5 mm titanium micro-driver that generates crisp treble and booming bass from a frequency of 14 Hz to 22 kHz, and retails for $99. The $100 option is the FXA2, which is targeted for drummers and bassists. They feature a custom 9.25 mm rare-earth driver, with a frequency range of 6 Hz to 34 kHz. The $299 FXA5 model features all balanced-armature drivers, has a frequency range of 19 Hz to 21 kHz, and eliminates up to 22 dB of ambient noise.
The higher-end models in the Fender In-Ear Monitor Series includes the $399 FXA6 Pro and the $400 FXA7 Pro. The FXA6 features a Hybrid Dynamic-Tuned Balanced Armature Array, with a single balanced-armature tweeter, and a custom 9.25 mm dynamic driver. The FXA7, on the other hand, also uses the HDBA Array, but has dual balanced-armature tweeters. These headphones have a custom 9.25 mm dynamic driver, with mechanical tuning and porting.
Each option comes with SureSeal tips, a cleaning tool, cable and a carrying case, and all the options (besides the low-end model) feature a 3D-printed metal frame that was made by scanning thousands of ears to create a universal fit, with Fender claiming that it will fit 95 percent of ears.
The design of the headphones seems to mirror the shape of a guitar pick, making this the perfect accessory for Fender fans.
Fender's in-ear headphones will be available in March.
Source: Fender
