Yamaha YH-5000SE

Our Flagship Headphones that offer the ultimate listening experience.

• Yamaha True Sound allows you to immerse yourself in a world of sound and music
• Yamaha Orthodynamic driver provides sonic accuracy and enables ultra-responsive performance
• Ultra-lightweight, thin-film diaphragm faithfully recreates varying musical dynamics
• Large housing features Japanese-made, rolled plain Dutch weave stainless steel filter and an arch-shaped protrusion
• Magnesium body is lightweight and has outstanding rigidity
• Two-layer headband and smooth stepless slider provide maximum comfort
• Two types of earpads included (Leather and Suede)
• Two types of silver-coated OFC cables included: 3.5 mm (3-pole plug cable) and a 4.4 mm (five-pole plug balanced cable)
• Includes dedicated aluminum headphone stand
• Produced at the Yamaha Kakegawa factory in Japan, which handles flagship models of grand pianos and audio components

SOUND IS ALL ABOUT BEING TRUE

Our flagship YH-5000SE headphones combine advanced technologies to create the highest quality realism in music. With the latest technologies, the historic Orthodynamic® driver was reimagined, and the finest materials and craftmanship are utilized to deliver the pure essence of sound that Yamaha stands for. For those seeking the absolute pinnacle of True Sound in headphones, the solution is here.

TRUE SOUND

Yamaha products and expertise are unparalleled in the world. We are extensively involved with all-things music - from the moment the artist creates a sound to the moment it reaches the listener's ears - and we are intimately aware of the thought and emotion the artist intended for their music. From the detailed breathy vocals and subtle performance nuances of the artists, the energetic dynamism without the slightest bit of distortion, and the spatial expression that fully conveys the enthusiasm of a packed concert venue, we deliver a musical experience that makes you feel as if you can reach out and touch the artist.

TONAL BALANCE

The Orthodynamic® drivers and large capacity housings provide faithful and authentic sound reproduction over the entire sonic spectrum. This includes all musical instruments and vocals, at any pitch, without altering the tonal quality. Harmonies stand out with clarity, allowing you to enjoy nuances in the music you’ve never experienced before.

FULL-FLEDGED PURSUIT OF SONIC ACCURACY

OUR UNIQUE ORTHODYNAMIC® DRIVER

Our original Orthodynamic® headphones captivated audiophiles in the 1970s, beginning with the famed HP-1. Taking advantage of the latest technology, we’ve redesigned this driver, which encompasses a thin film diaphragm with metal coil patterning. To eliminate any degradation in sound quality, we’ve implemented various innovative measures. These include eliminating the fixed central structure of conventional headphone drivers, ensuring shape retention by use of concentric circle corrugation and pattern reinforcement, and avoiding magnetic substances in the vicinity. All of these enable an authentic sound that is easy on the ears and yet ultra-responsive.

DELICATE, SMOOTH EXPRESSIVENESS

FULL-FREQUENCY RANGE FROM LARGE HOUSING

The large housing that comfortably envelops the ear has ample internal acoustic volume and features an open-back design for perfect airflow. This reduces the adverse effects on the thin film diaphragm, and prevents sound reflections inside the rear cavity, helping eliminate undesirable resonance. Additionally, we’ve adopted a newly developed, Japanese-made, rolled plain Dutch weave stainless steel filter to control internal pressure in the housing. It includes an arch-shaped protrusion arranged inside the housing which functions as a reflector. These features allowed us to achieve exceptionally realistic reproduction of both instruments and vocals, and properly control those sounds throughout their initial attack and final decay.

DYNAMICS

Not content to merely produce powerful sound, Yamaha pursues an expressive contrast between stillness and motion, achieving low-frequency expression with rich volume and extraordinary transparency. The result is that the full dynamism of the sound is artistically conveyed and immerses the listener inside a remarkable, musical world.

FAITHFULLY RECREATING MUSICAL DYNAMICS

ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT, THIN-FILM DIAPHRAGM

The specially developed thin-film diaphragm is the result of relentless prototyping, meticulous measurements, and rigorous analysis. It is manufactured by etching the voice coil with a unique pattern on both sides of the film and applying minute corrugation. The result is significant weight reduction compared to a conventional dynamic driver, providing outstanding responsiveness that brings out all the subtle nuances and delicate ambiance in the music. Moreover, highly permeable, micro-perforation air dampers are arranged on both sides to ensure the diaphragm motion can be accurately controlled for sound reproduction that doesn’t degrade the vibrant dynamism of the music. In addition, the rounded shape devoid of any fixed points other than the outer circumference maintains uninhibited movement of the entire film, enabling exceptionally full, yet clear low-frequency expression.

SOUND IMAGE

In addition to accurately reproducing the ambience of a concert hall or the intimate warmth of a small club, the YH-5000SE headphones deliver amazing realism and expressive nuance that lets you feel the artist’s position and even the most delicate movements. The result is an extraordinarily immersive feeling, as if you were experiencing the artist perform right in front of you.

SONICALLY DENSE, YET TRANSPARENT. JAPANESE-MADE

ROLLED PLAIN DUTCH WEAVE STAINLESS STEEL FILTER

To regulate and maintain optimum pressure inside the housings, a newly developed, Japanese-made, rolled plain Dutch weave stainless steel filter was integrated to the housing. Produced under strict air permeability control, this filter enables smooth air discharge and is the key element in creating the sound field expression we aspired to for the YH-5000SE. As a result, it achieves both a remarkable level of density and openness at all critical dynamics in the sound.

PROFOUND IMMERSION IN THE MUSIC

TWO TYPES OF EARPADS INCLUDED

A comfortable fit is absolutely essential, especially during long and immersive listening sessions. To help, the YH-5000SE includes two different types of earpads. A leather version has sheepskin positioned at the front of skin contact, offering moderate moisture absorption and odor protection. By combining highly flexible perforated synthetic leather on the outer periphery with well-ventilated mesh on the inner circumference, it also achieves both a finely contoured sound image and a clear sound field. The suede version utilizes Toray Ultrasuede®, a luxurious yet highly functional non-woven material with a suede texture. It allows you to enjoy an even longer immersive experience-providing a supple enveloping fit, as well as superbly soft, warm sound.

* The name Ultrasuede® is a registered trademark of Toray Industries, Inc.

SONIC PURITY AND EXPANSIVENESS

BRAIDED SILVER-COATED OFC CABLES

The YH-5000SE features two, detachable, high-quality cables for giving true audiophiles flexibility with their source and connection type. A specially designed 3.5 mm, 3-pole plug unbalanced cable and a 4.4 mm five-pole plug balanced cable. The core of the cable is comprised of silver-coated OFC cable, resulting in clear midrange and high-frequencies and expressive lows. Through precise braiding, any parallel alignment of independent signals is rejected so that all audio is transmitted with the highest purity, enabling accurate sonic and spatial expansiveness.

Yamaha products and expertise are unparalleled in the world. We are extensively involved with all-things music - from the moment the artist creates a sound to the moment it reaches the listener's ears - and we are intimately aware of the thought and emotion the artist intended for their music. From the detailed breathy vocals and subtle performance nuances of the artists, the energetic dynamism without the slightest bit of distortion, and the spatial expression that fully conveys the enthusiasm of a packed concert venue, we deliver a musical experience that makes you feel as if you can reach out and touch the artist.

TONAL BALANCE

The Orthodynamic® drivers and large capacity housings provide faithful and authentic sound reproduction over the entire sonic spectrum. This includes all musical instruments and vocals, at any pitch, without altering the tonal quality. Harmonies stand out with clarity, allowing you to enjoy nuances in the music you’ve never experienced before.

DYNAMICS

Not content to merely produce powerful sound, Yamaha pursues an expressive contrast between stillness and motion, achieving low-frequency expression with rich volume and extraordinary transparency. The result is that the full dynamism of the sound is artistically conveyed and immerses the listener inside a remarkable, musical world.

SOUND IMAGE

In addition to accurately reproducing the ambience of a concert hall or the intimate warmth of a small club, the YH-5000SE headphones deliver amazing realism and expressive nuance that lets you feel the artist’s position and even the most delicate movements. The result is an extraordinarily immersive feeling, as if you were experiencing the artist perform right in front of you.

THE COMFORT IN BECOMING

Immerse yourself deep in your own world of sound and music. We've crafted a lightweight set of headphones that makes you forget you're even wearing them. They're simply just natural and comfortable.

SLIM, LIGHT AND COMFORTABLE

LIGHTWEIGHT MAGNESIUM BODY

The housing frame is comprised of magnesium, which has the highest vibration-damping rate among practical metals. It is lightweight with outstanding rigidity. The result is a lightweight body of 11.3 ounces (320 grams), making it comfortable and unobtrusive even when listening over extended periods of time.

TWO-LAYERS HEADBAND AND SMOOTH STEPLESS SLIDER

The arm of the headband is made of stainless steel and utilizes lateral pressure that even further reduces burden on the ears. This provides maximum comfort during prolonged use. The comfortably thick head pad utilizes three-dimensional sewing and fits flexibly on the head while smoothly dispersing surface pressure. In addition, the stepless slider allows you to finely adjust the band for custom comfort.

SNUG FIT. INCLINED SWIVEL MECHANISM

To eliminate bias in localization from air leakage and ensure ample volume in the low range, it is crucial that the headphone housing fits snugly into the space behind the ear. The YH-5000SE smoothly stabilizes surface pressure by tilting the rotation axis of the swivel and provides a degree of vertical mobility. The snug and comfortable fit to the ears and head delivers an incredible listening experience.

Immerse yourself deep in your own world of sound and music. We've crafted a lightweight set of headphones that makes you forget you're even wearing them. They're simply just natural and comfortable.

QUALITY THAT CREATES THE SATISFACTION OF OWNING AND USING

We have brought together all the skills and aesthetic expertise of our craftsmanship to build these headphones. No compromises were made. Every detail was passionately attended to. The YH-5000SE is the Yamaha flagship, and will provide years of proud ownership.

EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN AND TEXTURE, COMBINED

FUNCTIONAL BEAUTY

Featuring a pure, dignified design where all non-essential aspects have been designed out, these headphones echo the dynamism and vibrant exuberance of the "life" found in various music. We employed a triaxial mesh material used in aerospace applications to protect the open-back housing, giving it not only a high-quality texture, but a beautiful design as well.

HANDMADE BY SKILLED CRAFTSMEN

SPECIAL FACTORY FOR FLAGSHIP MODELS

From the manufacturing of the driver to the careful completion of the entire assembly, the production of the YH-5000SE requires extremely high technical capabilities and precision. For this reason, we chose to produce this exclusive model at our Kakegawa factory, which handles our flagship models of grand pianos and audio components. Subject to the strictest quality control measures, each unit is carefully assembled by skilled craftsmen. Only those that have passed rigorous inspections are finally shipped.

We have brought together all the skills and aesthetic expertise of our craftsmanship to build these headphones. No compromises were made. Every detail was passionately attended to. The YH-5000SE is the Yamaha flagship, and will provide years of proud ownership.

ACCESSORIES

We have included a variety of high-quality accessories that allow you to fully appreciate and enjoy the flagship YH-5000SE. This includes a machined aluminum headphone table stand, audiophile cables using silver-coated OFC, and two types of earpads using the finest materials.

Headphone Earpads

Includes two types of earpads to satisfy users of different aesthetic tastes and usage preferences.

HEP-5000LE

These leather earpads provide a well-contoured sound image and superior sound stage, with supple sheepskin of moderate moisture absorption and reduced mustiness. Perforated synthetic leather layered with well-ventilated mesh material comprise the inside, and jersey fabric for acoustic resistance covers the outer periphery-woven with 3D stitching for a snug fit.

HEP-5000SU

These suede earpads provide soft comfort and warm sound quality, gently cradling your ears for fatigue-free listening. The surface is made of TORAY Ultrasuede®, used in luxury automotive interior, and has an inside of well-ventilated mesh material, with three-dimensional stitching that fits snugly to the ear.

* The name Ultrasuede® is a registered trademark of Toray Industries, Inc.

Headphone Cables

All cables feature high-quality silver-coated OFC cable cores that preserve the original signal and a precision-weaved wire structure that results in excellent signal-to-noise transmission.

HUC-SC020

Unbalanced 2-meter cable that preserves a sense of sonic unity. Fitted with 3.5 mm 3 pole plug with 6.3 mm conversion plug.

HBC-SC020

Balanced 2-meter cable featuring high resolution and expansive sound field. Fitted with exceptionally reliable Pentaconn 4.4 mm plug.

Headphone Stand

Elegant headphone stand that enhances the beauty and value of the YH-5000SE.

HST-5000

Features luxurious texture and excellent stability from aluminum cutting, and the top portion has a smooth arched shape that gently supports the headphones.

Headphone Cables (optionally available)

HXC-SC020

Balanced 2-meter cable with XLR connector, featuring high resolution and expansive sound field. Fitted with exceptionally reliable Neutrik XLR plug.

HXC-SC030

Balanced 3-meter cable with XLR connector, featuring high resolution and expansive sound field. Fitted with exceptionally reliable Neutrik XLR plug.

Headphone Carrying Case (optionally available)

CCS-5000

A semi-rigid case to carry or store the YH-5000SE headphones.

We have included a variety of high-quality accessories that allow you to fully appreciate and enjoy the flagship YH-5000SE. This includes a machined aluminum headphone table stand, audiophile cables using silver-coated OFC, and two types of earpads using the finest materials.

DEVELOPMENT STORY

MESSAGE FROM THE ENGINEERS

Here you can read messages from the enthusiastic and dedicated engineers who put their efforts and thoughts into this flagship model and its sound.

MESSAGE FROM THE ENGINEERS

Here you can read messages from the enthusiastic and dedicated engineers who put their efforts and thoughts into this flagship model and its sound.