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The 'Cipher' earphones by EarAcoustic Audio, co-designed with singer-songwriter zkaaai, prioritize delivering a unique 'sweet but not overly sweet' sound signature.
The earphones are available in two connector types: 3.5mm stereo mini (¥3,980) and USB-C (¥4,680), and come in eight stylish colors.
Featuring the 'NEBULA SOUNDFIELD' technology, the earphone's metal nozzle with 12 spiral grooves optimizes soundwave reflection for enhanced harmonic extension up to 16kHz.
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