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We are normally pretty suspicious of anything that looks too pretty, but these new headphones are the real deal. Finally - a pair of headphones that perform well, combine every feature you need from a pair of working headphones, and look a cut above your normal clunky over-branded DJ cans. After doing the rounds in clubs across the globe, AIAIAI’s new TMA-1 DJ headphones are finally hitting the shelves. Now available instore, the new headphones feature a ruggedized black on black design built to meet the needs of demanding DJs.
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These Danish-designed headphones are the product of a carefully thought out design process, initiated by 2 Danish music producers in collaboration with design agency KiBiSi. They haven't missed a trick - every useful feature is here, along with a warm, bass-present sound.
The one-piece TMA-1 headband consists of a strong, durable and flexible nylon material, which provides full flexibility when wearing and positioning the headphones during DJing. The two different cushions can be changed easily with the click release function, so the headphones fit all situations – from a noisy club environment to just being on the road. The speaker is protected by the cushion plate with integrated filter and provides the richest sound that is available today along with the most durable driver technology. Finally, there is a 3mm cotton fiber filter for isolation and the headphone cup out of a resistant ABS material to protect the fragile parts. The 1.7 meter cable has a mini jack connection in both ends as well as a reinforced plug with a 1/8 adapter option. It has a 0.4 meter coil on the wire, which gives extra length and flexibility at the turntable.
The TMA-1 has also been designed alongside Tomas Barfod AKA Tomboy of WhoMadeWho, and Fredski, who together run the Tartelet label. With the help of the Tartelet guys, they've managed to rope in a diverse array of product testers, with Kode9, Michael Mayer, Erol Alkan, Flying Lotus, Matthew Dear, Pilooski, Luciano, Hudson Mohawke and DFA's James Murphy all giving their feedback and advice along the way.
The name TMA-1 (Tycho Magnetic Anomaly-1) is taken from Arthur C. Clarke's science fiction novel "2001: A Space Odyssey" and refers to a black Monolith, which is extremely long-lived and reliable – just as the TMA-1.
The box contains:
- 2 sets of earpads
- a carrying pouch
- a booklet
- a 1.7 meter cable
- a 6.3 mm stereo plug converter.
TMA-1 Specs:
- Transducer Principle: Dynamic, closed
- Driver Unit Size: 40 mm
- Impedance: 32±15% Ohm
- Load Rating: 0.1W
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20.000 Hz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.3%
- Sensitivity: 110±3dB Weight w/o
- Cable: 190 Gram
Still not convinced? Check out these glowing reviews from Headfonia and Gizmodo.
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