McIntosh Their First Headphones
McIntosh Laboratory has launched its first-ever headphone. 
“The McIntosh-designed headphone driver in the new MHP1000 has been carefully engineered to complement any current or legacy McIntosh headphone amplifier, plus a wide range of third-party electronics” says the company’s press release, continuing “The MHP1000 has been voiced to deliver a smooth yet transparent, full-bodied, non- fatiguing output, and is both supremely comfortable and easy to listen to over long periods. Its closed-back, circumaural design eliminates external noise and distractions for a fully immersive personal listening experience”.
Specifications
Transducer type: Dynamic, 40mm-diameter 3-layer compound diaphragm with
viscoelastic centre layer
Operation: Circumaural, closed-back, bass-ported
Frequency response: 5Hz to 20kHz
Impedance nominal: 200 ohms
Nominal SPL: 97db (1Mw @ 500Hz)
Max SPL: 122dB (300Mw @ 500Hz)
Magnetic circuit: One Tesla annular neodymium magnet motor assembly Headband and ear
Pads: Leather
Detachable cables included: 1x 1-metre cable with 3.5mm stereo connector; 1x 3-metre cable with 6.3mm stereo
Weight: 464 grams
Price and availability
The MHP1000 sells for £1,995 and is available now.
