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A Japanese Hi-Fi Specialist Just Released a Serious Pair of Audiophile Headphones

And they aim to solve a common problem with closed-back headphones.

Close-up of black Final brand headphone ear cup with visible logo and left side indicator.Final Audio
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By Tucker Bowe

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Final has been on a bit of a budget hi-fi kick, having recently introduced a set of wireless earbuds and two pairs of affordable wireless headphones.

But the Japanese hi-fi specialist is getting back to its more serious audiophile roots with the release of its newest headphones: the Final DX4000CL.

Black over-ear headphones with padded headband and ear cups, labeled "DX4000 CL" and "final" on the side.
The Final DX4000CL aim to solve a common problem with closed-back headphones.
Final Audio

Achieving a natural, open sound

The Final DX4000CL is the newest addition to the brand’s DX series of closed-back wired headphones, slotting between its DX3000CL ($599) and its flagship DX6000CL ($1,999).

And like those other headphones, the DX4000CL aims to deliver a more natural, balanced sound than traditional closed-back headphones, which often lean toward bass-heavy sound.

“Rather than embracing the heavy low-end emphasis and confined staging often found in the category, Final’s approach centers on balance, control and spatial realism,” reads to the company’s press release.

Black Final DX4000 CL over-ear headphone with braided silver cable on a gray background.
The headphones ship with the brand’s flagship silver-coated cables. 
Final Audio
Black over-ear headphones with padded ear cups and headband on a gray surface.
The earpads and headband are made of synthetic leather and memory foam.
Final Audio

Custom drivers, meticulously tuned

To solve this, Final integrated the DX4000CL headphones with newly developed 40mm dynamic drivers that have been engineered to achieve “precise diaphragm movement and optimized airflow control” within the housing.

Additionally, Final claims that the headphones’ internal acoustic structure has been meticulously tuned to suppress unwanted resonance and preserve audio clarity.

Close-up of a black textured headphone ear cup with a visible "L" left side marker and "final" logo on the hinge.
The headphones have resin housings.
Final Audio
Black Final DX4000 CL over-ear headphones with braided silver cable on a gray background.
The DX4000CL slots between the company’s DX3000CL ($599) and its flagship DX6000CL ($1,999) headphones.
Final Audio

Final includes a silver-coated detachable cable with the headphones, which, the company says, is designed to enhance signal transmission and allow “fine details to emerge with greater clarity and texture, further reinforcing the sense of an open soundstage and elevating overall transparency.”

The DX4000CL headphones also feature synthetic leather, memory foam earpads. They are replaceable, too, which should help to extend the headphones’ lifespan.

Black over-ear headphones with padded headband and "final" logo on ear cup, model DX4000 CL.
Final says that the DX4000CL headphones deliver a sound that is “natural, balanced, and richly textured.”
Final Audio

Availability and pricing

The Final DX4000CL are available to buy now from select online retailers. They cost $999, and come in one color finish: black.

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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