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NF ACOUS introduces its first professional monitor headphones, NH20, priced at 34,800 yen, launching on February 6.
Features 40mm dynamic driver (MC2L-400) with dual magnetic circuit design achieving over 1.5 Tesla flux density.
Utilizes beryllium-coated diaphragm delivering frequency range of 5Hz–50kHz, impedance of 50Ω, and enhanced low-frequency response.
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