Technics Releases New EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40 True Wireless Headphones Designed with Superior Sound

Technics leverages its premium sound engineering expertise to develop high-performance true wireless earbuds for new consumer routines

September 28^th, 2021 – Today Technics is proud to announce the October 2021 release of the brand’s two new true wireless in-ear headphone models, the EAH-AZ60 and the EAH-AZ40. Additionally, in early 2022, Technics will also release the new EAH-A800 overhead wireless headphones.

Backed by more than 50 years of Hi-Fi audio engineering experience, the all new EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40 models are designed with the Technics premium sound quality that consumers have come to love and appreciate. Equipped with an impressive acoustic housing design and advanced digital technologies, these headphones offer a pure, immersive sound experience within a compact design.

“When people across the globe started working remotely more than a year ago, we quickly discovered that a reliable, high-quality set of headphones was an essential item for maintaining productivity during video conferences and calls,” says Koji Kuwahara [Product Planning, Manager]. “At Technics we’re especially excited about the new JustMyVoice^TM Technology*¹, available in both the EAH-AZ60 and the EAH-AZ40 models. This technology will actively detect and capture your voice, while analyzing and isolating surrounding noise allowing for crystal clear voice communication.”

Equipped with JustMyVoice™ Technology as well as Industry-Leading*² Noise Cancelling Technology, High-Resolution Audio Quality with Bluetooth® and LDAC technology*³ (*only available in the EAH-AZ60 model), both true wireless headphones deliver excellent sound and call quality. These new models are perfectly suited for a new lifestyle, especially for those who have adapted to a new “working from anywhere” routine.

Hear Every Detail
Premium Technics Sound Quality
Taking advantage of its Hi-Fi sound engineering philosophy and expertise cultivated over a 55-year history, Technics’s premium sound is now available in the palm of your hand.

EAH-AZ60
The unique design of the Technics acoustic chamber, harmonizer and 8mm drivers deliver rich, expansive sound with smooth and detailed highlights allowing listeners to hear every detail. The Acoustic Control Chamber optimizes air flow to create a powerful bass and enhance sounds in the mid-ranges. The newly adapted harmonizer generates smooth treble, enabling an unprecedented range of natural sounds. Inside the advanced 8mm dynamic driver is a biocellulose diaphragm that is both strong and flexible allowing for pure, authentic sound, from clear lows to fluid highs.

Additionally, the EAH-AZ60 supports High-Resolution Audio Quality with Bluetooth® and LDAC technology^*4, delivering a wide dynamic range of sound with fast response and high definition.

EAH-AZ40
With a slightly smaller, yet advanced 6mm dynamic driver, this newly developed model has been integrated with an Acoustic Control Chamber and Harmonizer to offer clear sound with a sense of range and depth while maintaining a small compact design.

Speak with Clarity
Superior Call Quality
Both the EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40 models are equipped with JustMyVoice^TM Technology which provides listeners with excellent call quality. The voice detection mics detect your voice when speaking, while the two MEMS mics actively capture your voice and reduce surrounding noise with beamforming technology for a clear call, even in noisy environments or while working from home.

In the EAH-AZ60 model, a total of eight mics on the left and right ears play a significant role in supporting more comfortable, natural conversation over the phone.

Wind Noise Reduction
Wind is one of the primary factors affecting call quality, so to ensure high audio performance in any environment, Technics equipped its new true wireless models with wind noise reduction technology. The EAH-AZ60 and EH-AZ40 use mics with small holes that are installed deep inside the headphones to minimize vibrations caused by air and facilitate wind-free conversation.

Immerse Yourself in Sound
Industry-leading Noise Cancelling (EAH-AZ60)
Available only in the EAH-AZ60 model, Technics’s Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling Technology, composed of Feedforward and Feedback Noise Cancelling, captures both the noise outside and inside the headphones. When paired with the digital and analogue processing, this combination creates best-in-class*² noise cancelling performance perfect for blocking out the distractions, whether at home or outside.

Control the Sound Around You
Natural Ambient/Attention Mode
Both models are equipped with unique ambient sound modes which can be set to either ‘Natural Ambient’ or ‘Attention’ mode. The Natural Ambient Mode captures all surrounding noise, allowing the user to listen to music or talk on the telephone while paying attention to their surroundings. Attention Mode, captures sounds in the human voice frequency range, ensuring the listener can hear human voices nearby, such as announcements at the airport or a family member’s voice at home.

Designed for Every Lifestyle
All-Day Comfort Fit Design
The new drop shape of the earbuds is designed to maximize contact with the user’s ear canal for an optimal fit, while the outer portion of the earbud is thinner than previous models, preventing it from falling out of place.

IPX4 Water Resistance Finish
Listeners can take the new Technics true wireless headphones virtually anywhere. Both the EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40 models boast water resistant performance in line with the IPX4 standard and are unharmed when splashed with water from any direction.

Colour Choices for Every Style
True wireless headphones have become a staple accessory from work to workouts to travel to relaxation. Listeners can choose from a variety of colors from both models. The EAH-AZ60 model is available in silver and black, while the EAH-AZ40 is available in silver, black and rose gold.

Both models will be available in October 2021. The EAH-AZ60 will be available in silver and black, and the EAH-AZ40 will be available in silver, black and rose gold.  Additionally, in early 2022, Technics will also release the new EAH-A800 overhead wireless headphones.

*1: Feature under continuous development; varying environmental conditions may affect performance.
*2: As of August 14, 2021; According to research by Panasonic Corporation, measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines in the true wireless noise cancelling headphones market.
*3: Effective with High-Resolution content transmitted with LDAC codec at a max. transfer rate of 990 kbps.
*4: When connected via Bluetooth®, LDAC supports up to 96 kHz/24 bits.

Product Information

EAH-AZ60 (Black, Silver)

1. Hear Every Detail
   – Technics Sound Quality
2. Speak with Clarity
   – Superior Call Quality
   – JustMyVoice^TM Technology
3. Immerse Yourself in Sound
   – Industry-Leading Noise Cancelling
4. Comfort Fit for Your Every Move
   – All-Day Comfort Fit Design
   – IPX4
5. Control the Sound Around You
   – Natural Ambient Mode / Attention Mode
6. Personalized Your Sound
   – Technics Audio App

EAH-AZ40 (Rose Gold, Silver, Black)

1. Hear Every Detail
   – Technics Sound Quality
2. Speak with Clarity
   – Superior Call Quality
   – JustMyVoice^TM Technology
3. Comfort Fit for Your Every Move
   – All-Day Comfort Fit Design
   – IPX4
4. Your Sound in Style
   – Colour variation
5. Control the Sound Around You
   – Natural Ambient Mode / Attention Mode
6. Personalized Your Sound
   – Technics Audio App

Specifications

・Specifications are subject to change without notice. All numbers given here are approximate.
・Water resistance specifications are equivalent to IPX4 of IEC 60529.

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