MrSpeakers Ether Open Back Headphones 

With Premium DUM 6.3mm Cable 1.8m

The MrSpeakers ETHER headphones could quite possibly re-define what is possible from a pair of cans! Remarkably lifelike sound and a real sense of being there. A single ended planar driver is utilized and a special material called NiTino (memory metal) for the headband make the ETHER headphones quite unique in a crowded marketplace. 

We set three goals when we started the ETHER project: sound excellent, be more comfortable than our existing headphones, and have a timeless design.

So how does ETHER sound? This product has been two years in the making, and many long nights have gone into creating a very detailed yet natural and organic sound. No question, ETHER’s our best work to date. We’re not going to go audiophile and poetic here; no blathering about air and soundstage, or whatever. Reviewers, enthusiasts and owners will do a fairer job than we ever could.

On the comfort front, ETHER weighs in at 375 grams (13.3 oz) while ETHER C (closed back version) weighs 394 grams (13.9 oz).  Both headphones have a weight distribution optimized for both performance and comfort.

One way the MrSpeakers team cut weight without sacrificing performance was to invent an industry-first: a headband made of NiTinol “memory metal.”  NiTinol is super-light and ultra-cool because it’s very flexible so it gives a great fit with minimal clamp.   We also designed a new flat ear pad that reduces the size of the headphone, provides a great seal, and is made from our signature lamb-leather so ETHER be worn for long sessions.

We think they look pretty nice, too.

So why name the headphone ETHER? 19th century physics had no concept of hard vacuum filling to “fill” the vast reaches of space. ETHER was an imaginary substance that filled the voids between the stars. Since a lot of what makes ETHER fun is the sense of space and the deep quiet between the notes, and ETHER was a bit “magical,” it seemed like a nice name.

INNOVATIONS

MrSpeakers' ETHER headphone is an all-new design that makes use of several technology and manufacturing innovations to improve performance.

ETHER is built around MrSpeakers designed single-ended planar driver. To optimize performance the planar has been processed using our patent-pending V-Planar technology.

ETHER also uses a NiTinol "memory metal" headband to reduce weight and improve comfort. NiTinol is Nickel-Titanium alloy that is heat-treated to a geometry we set that's ideally mated to our ear-ads to deliver a quality seal with minimal pressure.

Features and Specifications

ETHER Features and Specifications (preliminary and subject to change)

FEATURES

• Driver: 2.75” x 1.75” MrSpeakers’ designed single-ended planar magnetic (with V-Planar™ surface processing)
• Precision machined Aluminum baffle, pivots and gimbals
• Nitinol “Memory Metal” Head-band
• Italian leather with microsuede headband
• Lamb-leather ear pads
• Matched drivers: +/- 1.5 dB between 30 and 5,000Hz (tentative)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Weight: 370g (13.1oz)
• Frequency response: Yes*
• Efficiency: 96dB/mW
• Impedance: 23 ohms

Payment

All items must be paid for within 7 days of the transaction date by one of the following payment methods:

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If you are unable to make payment within the specified time period please let us know as soon as possible.

Returns

We want you to feel happy with your purchase, so if for any reason you are not, you may send your item(s) back to us within 14 days for a full refund or exchange-free of charge.

Please note, postage costs are non refundable except in the following circumstances:

* the item you receive is different to that ordered.

* OR the item you receive is damaged or faulty.

In the above cases a full refund/exchange will be issued including any additional postage costs incurred by the buyer.*

*Please note, we can only refund up to the minimum postage amount required to send your item(s) back to us. Therefore, we always recommend that items be returned to us using royal mails 2nd class service with recorded delivery for insurance purposes.

All items must be returned to us in their original condition within 14 days of receipt. Please let us know before hand why you are planning on sending an item back to us and remember to include this information in your return. It is also vital that you include your user id & item number so we can deal with your request for a refund or exchange as quickly as possible

All refunds will be issued via your original method of payment and normally take up to 3 working days to process.