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Fosi Audio debuts its i5 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones, ZH3 DAC/Headphone Amp/Preamp, and IM4 In-Ear Monitors at CanJam SoCal 2025.
The i5 headphones feature 97mm planar drivers, 10Hz–50kHz response, and ergonomic open-back design for $549.99, offering audiophile-quality sound and comfort.
The ZH3 DAC/Amp/Preamp provides PCM 768kHz/32-bit and DSD512 decoding with 2570mW output at 32Ω, priced at $199, with versatile connectivity.
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