Wood is valued in the production of some headphones because of its unique properties.
One advantage of wood in headphones is its favorable resonance characteristics, which is why it is also used in musical instruments such as violins and guitars. In headphones, wood can contribute to warm and natural sound qualities.
In addition, wood offers a visually appealing texture that gives each headphone model a unique appearance. Since no two pieces of wood are exactly the same, every headphone can be considered one of a kind.
When sourced sustainably, wood can also be a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastics and other artificial materials.
Of course, headphones that use wood can be more expensive, especially when high-quality or rare types of wood are used.
Wood is also more sensitive to environmental influences such as humidity and temperature changes, and variations in density and structure can occur from one piece to another, which may lead to slight differences in sound quality from one headphone to the next.
My opinion on this:
Wood is a wonderful material—it feels great, smells great, and looks fantastic. However, as a material for acoustically relevant components it is always challenging for us as a manufacturer, because its properties—especially in closed-back headphones—are difficult to control and require significantly more effort in design, production, and assembly.
Nevertheless, I love our legendary ULTRASONE editions with wooden earcups such as the Edition 5 Limited or the Jubilee Edition. And we are not alone. Meze and other manufacturers also appreciate this material. However, large-scale production significantly limits the selection of suitable woods, because the properties of many types are simply not appropriate for headphones.
Our models made from Makassar ebony or bog oak were therefore strictly limited editions, which justified the enormous effort required in their construction.
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