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Final introduced the UX5000 wireless headphones on October 31, priced at ¥32,800, emphasizing advanced sound quality characteristics.
Equipped with a large 40mm dynamic driver, the headphones feature meticulous acoustic adjustments for crystal-clear highs and rich lows.
Integrated Qualcomm QCC3095 SoC supports LDAC codec for high-quality wireless audio and hybrid noise cancellation for enhanced listening experiences.
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