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They may be pricey for a pair of headphones, but these Yamahas are exceptional performers – and that makes them worth every penny

Yamaha YH-5000SE £4799 These Yamahas justify their mighty price with a depth of ability that we haven’t come across at this level before. The YH-5000SE uses an orthodynamic driver, an older term for planar magnetic, where the diaphragm is etched with a voice coil and sits between opposing magnets. This has advantages over a conventional moving-coil driver in terms of the potential for lower distortion, as the diaphragm is driven over more of its surface area, and greater responsiveness thanks to its lower weight. The YH-5000SE are an open-back design. Dutch weave stainless steel filters carefully manage the pressure around the drive units and directivity is controlled by special shaping inside the earcup. The earcup housing is made of lightweight magnesium, while the rest of the structure uses a mix…

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