Yamaha Expands Premium Headphone Line with YH-4000 and YH-C3000
The YH-C3000 features newly developed Armodynamic™ drivers, the result of a 10-year Yamaha audio research and development initiative
Buena Park, CA (Sept. 10, 2025) — Yamaha today announced the launch of two new premium headphones — the YH-4000 and YH-C3000 — expanding its high-end headphone lineup with models that deliver extraordinary sound and comfort. The YH-4000 is an open-back model featuring Orthodynamic® drivers, drawing direct engineering and design inspiration from the flagship Yamaha YH-5000SE. It offers a more intimate and energetic sound profile, along with a streamlined accessories package. The YH-C3000 is a closed-back model featuring newly developed Armodynamic drivers and real wood housings, masterfully merging Yamaha innovation with its rich musical heritage.
The new models represent the company's continued commitment to True Sound. This guiding philosophy aims to reproduce audio as the artist intended — with lifelike realism, emotional depth and spatial precision. Both models will be made in Japan at a Yamaha facility that manufactures flagship grand pianos and audio components.
"Headphone enthusiasts will be amazed by these new models," said Alex Sadeghian, director of consumer audio at Yamaha. "The YH-4000 offers a fresh perspective on Orthodynamic sound at a more affordable price, while the YH-C3000 transforms the premium closed-back segment. The combination of our new Armodynamic drivers and wood housings delivers a sound that is exceptionally smooth, natural, and spacious. Plus, they look stunning and are incredibly comfortable to wear."
YH-4000 Premium Open-Back Headphones
The YH-4000 inherits the design and engineering prowess of the flagship YH-5000SE yet offers a distinctive sound signature of its own. Providing a more intimate interpretation of the Orthodynamic experience, it reveals the presence and passion of every performance through exceptional clarity and depth. Its ultra-thin planar magnetic diaphragms deliver fast, precise response and rich musical detail. Newly developed PET mesh filters regulate internal pressure to enhance midrange density and low-end punch, while preserving a spacious, open sound. The open-back architecture and carefully tuned acoustic volume allow the diaphragms to operate under ideal conditions, eliminating unwanted resonance and capturing the full nuance of every performance.Comfort and craftsmanship are at the heart of the YH-4000 experience. Weighing just 320 grams (11.3 ounces), the headphones feature lightweight magnesium housings, a two-layer headband with a stepless slider for precise adjustment, and hybrid ear pads that combine soft suede and flexible PU leather for all-day wearability. An inclined swivel mechanism ensures a snug fit behind the ear, preserving low-frequency response and enhancing acoustic performance. Every component has been chosen to support immersive, fatigue-free listening with a sense of elegance and durability.
YH-C3000 Premium Closed-Back Headphones
The YH-C3000 features newly developed Yamaha Armodynamic drivers, a technology that has been over a decade in the making. These drivers use a three-layer diaphragm that sandwiches a soft foam layer between two layers of blended paper, resin and ZYLON™ — a high-performance material also found in the Yamaha flagship Hi-Fi speakers. This unique construction strikes a balance between lightness, rigidity, and internal damping, delivering smooth, high-resolution sound with a fast response and minimal distortion. A patented Y-shaped mesh damper and pure iron pole piece further enhance clarity and punch, resulting in a sound signature that's both rich and precise.Complementing the advanced driver system are housings handcrafted from beech, a type of wood also used in parts of Yamaha pianos, chosen for its natural acoustic properties. The housings are painted and polished to a black mirrored finish that reveals the wood's natural grain, echoing the craftsmanship of fine musical instruments. Comfort is equally prioritized. The headphones are lightweight, weighing only 330 grams (11.6 ounces), and feature a two-layer headband with a stepless slider. The custom-made earpads are made from memory foam wrapped in silk protein leather. These elements work together to create a snug, fatigue-free fit that supports deep, immersive listening even for long sessions.