FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JVC
and Drop Collaborate
To Launch
New Audiophile-Quality Headphones New
in-ear monitors mark the return of JVC audiophile products to the US. -
LONG BEACH, CALIF.,
December 19, 2019 – JVC and community-driven brand
Drop today announced
that they have teamed up to offer a new in-ear monitor (IEM) based
on a popular high-end JVC IEM previously unavailable in the US.
The
new Drop + JVC HA-FDX1 Dual Carbon IEM is a single dynamic driver
IEM based on the JVC HA-FD01. It uses the same premium metal housing
as the original, with new tunings based on Drop community
preferences. Large 11-millimeter dynamic drivers deliver a clean,
punchy sound, and to tailor the sound to suit individual tastes
three pairs of newly developed stainless steel nozzles are included:
one for the factory sound, and two that offer modified sound based
on input from Drop users and the audiophile community. The pre-order
run for the Drop + JVC HA-FDX1 received 5 out of 5 stars from
audiophiles and was a sold-out success. - “JVC is thrilled to
be working with Drop on the reintroduction of our high-end
headphones to the US market,” said Pat Koehn, vice president,
JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation. “The Drop community is knowledgeable,
demanding, and enthusiastic – precisely the type of users who will
appreciate the design and engineering behind these new headphones.”
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“Based on signals and input from Drop’s
engaged audiophile community, we’ve been focused on delivering new
high-end Dynamic Driver IEMs to our users that are balanced and
natural, with an articulate
bass kick,” said Will Bright, Drop’s chief product officer. “We
are thrilled to work with JVC to bring this storied brand back to
the USA market, and into our lineup of enthusiast audiophile
products.”
Key to the Drop + JVC
HA-FDX1 Dual Carbon IEM’s performance is its construction. The
driver diaphragm is composed of two different materials, each with a
state-of-the art coating. First is the center dome with a
diamond-like carbon coating, and second is the outer ring with a
black-carbon coating. The result is high resolution and detail
without the harshness and resonance found in other diaphragms. A
robust stainless steel housing, the same used in the HA-FD01,
protects the driver and gives the IEM a jewel-like look and feel. -
Included are two stainless
steel nozzles that can be swapped out to customize the sound to the
user’s preference. One emphasizes detail and clarity, while the
other highlights a smoother, warmer sound. What’s more, the IEM
has a tangle-free cable and rotating nozzles that allow listeners to
wrap the wires over the ear or wear them with the wires down.
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Included with the IEM are
three stainless steel removable J-type nozzles with different
tuning, a carrying case with magnetic clasp, and a set of five
spiral dot ear tips: small, medium/small, medium, medium/large and
large.
The Drop + JVC HA-FDX1 Dual
Carbon IEM is available now on Drop.com for $250.00.
About JVCKENWOOD USA
Corporation
JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation and is a
leading developer of imaging, home and car entertainment and
navigation products for the consumer market, two-way radio
communications systems for public safety, private industry and
amateur users, and video equipment for the broadcast and
professional markets. For detailed information, call JVCKENWOOD USA
at 1-800-582-5825 or visit us at http://us.jvckenwood.com,
www.kenwoodusa.com
and www.jvc.com.
About Drop
Founded in 2012 in San
Francisco, Drop is a data-driven design brand that combines deep
industry expertise, community insights, and rich data signals to
create high-quality products for the discerning enthusiast. From
headphones and mechanical keyboards to watches, blades, and apparel,
Drop creates inspired gear for a hyper-engaged community more than 7
million strong. visit us at www.drop.com
Specifications
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Model type: In-ear monitor
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Driver type: Dynamic driver
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Driver unit: 11mm DLC DOME
DUAL CARBON driver unit with newly developed diaphragm, air damper,
and titanium metal driver case
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PEN (Polyethylene
Naphthalate) center dome with diamond-like carbon coating
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PET (Polyethylene
Terephthalate) outer ring with black-carbon coating
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Impedance: 16 ohms
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Frequency response:
8Hz-52kHz
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Output sound pressure
level: 103dB @1mW
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Maximum power input: 200mW
(IEC standards)
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Cable: Detachable MMCX
connectors (Y type) OFC
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3.5 mm 24 gold-plated
stereo mini plug (straight)
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Groove cable
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Cable length: 1.2 m (3.9
ft)
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Weight (not including
cable): 0.7 oz (20 g)
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JVC recommends 48 hours of
burn-in time at low volume
- Rich soundstage straight
from a phone/computer, or driven by an amp
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