PROFOUNDLY PURE MUSICALITY

Crafted by skilled craftsmen, the elegant wooden housings resemble fine musical instruments in both form and spirit. Paired with our newly developed ARMODYNAMIC™ driver-over a decade in the making-these elements combine to create a sound that is rich and open. The YH-C3000 is a high-end, closed-back headphone only a musical instrument brand like Yamaha could create, providing a listening experience that makes you forget the passage of time and allowing you to become profoundly and purely immersed in the music.

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TRUE SOUND

As an audio brand, Yamaha is truly unparalleled in the world. We are deeply involved in all aspects of both sound and music, from the instant it is created to the moment it reaches the listener’s ears, and we are intimately aware of even the thoughts that artists put into their music. The YH-C3000 delivers a realistic, precisely accurate tone that allows you to enjoy every nuance and detail in the sound: the breath of vocals, the emotional power in singing, the delicate plucking sounds of stringed instruments. Above all, the YH-C3000 shines in reproducing True Sound in live music. Everything from the exciting dynamics of the artist/audience interactions to the energy of the performance-no matter how slight or subtle-comes through perfectly, powerfully, and profoundly.

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Driver of the YHC3000 headphones

YAMAHA’S UNIQUE ARMODYNAMIC™ DRIVER EMPLOYING ZYLON™

With a name derived from the Italian term “armonia,” referring to musical “harmony,” the ARMODYNAMIC™ driver was newly developed specifically for the YH-C3000. The driver utilizes a unique diaphragm molded into a three-layer structure featuring composite materials such as paper and resin, and includes PBO fiber ZYLON™, the same material also used in diaphragms of Yamaha's HiFi flagship speakers. By harmonizing the important elements for a diaphragm, such as light weight, rigidity and optimal internal loss, the driver achieves exceptionally smooth sound with high resolution and fast response.

*ZYLON™ is a registered trademark of TOYOBO MC Corporation. (MHC25029)

Driver interior of the YHC3000 headphones

NEWLY DEVELOPED DRIVER UNIT INCORPORATING PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY

In order to properly harmonize the sound with the newly developed diaphragm, the driver unit has also been carefully conceived and developed. The ventilation on the back and the patented Y-shaped reinforced mesh damper provide extraordinary clarity and minimal distortion while maintaining low-frequency volume. In addition, the pure iron pole piece, which is crucial to the speaker unit's driving force, enhances the specially fast sound response and powerful punchiness.

Housing of the YHC3000 headphones

WOODEN HOUSING FOR RICH, NATURALLY RESONANT SOUND

The wooden housing of the YH-C3000 is made of premium-quality beech, which is also employed in Yamaha’s grand pianos. Being light in weight, highly rigid, and achieving a natural and uncolored sound, beech wood fully maximizes the strength of the ARMODYNAMIC™ driver, contributing to its excellent sound resolution and speedy response.

QUALITY THAT CREATES THE SATISFACTION OF OWNING AND USING

Every detail of these headphones reflects Yamaha’s dedication to craftsmanship and aesthetics-just like a finely made musical instrument. Built with care, precision, and no compromises, they are designed to be something you’ll take pride in owning, and joy in using for years to come. This is quality that resonates not only in sound, but in every moment you hold them in your hands.

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Wooden Housing color by production stage for the YHC3000 headphones

HIGH-QUALITY WOODEN HOUSING INFUSED WITH FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP

Being natural, organic materials, each type of wood has its own personality, and it takes a wealth of experience and skilled craftsmanship to identify them and complete them as headphone housings. The wooden housing of the YH-C3000 is made by fully tapping into the vast knowledge, experience, and craftsmanship unique to Yamaha as a world class musical instrument brand, with most of the processes from wood procurement and processing to painting and polishing done inhouse. With the painting in particular, the craftsmen carefully paint and polish each housing repeatedly, imparting a beautiful black mirrored surface, like a fine musical instrument, still allowing you to feel the natural grain of the wood.

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HANDMADE BY SKILLED CRAFTSMEN. SPECIAL FACTORY FOR FLAGSHIP MODELS

All parts of the YH-C3000, such as the black mirrored wooden housings and the driver unit, are extremely delicate, and its manufacturing and assembly require a very high level of technical skill and precision. For this reason, this model is produced at Yamaha's own factory in Japan, which produces flagship models of Yamaha's grand pianos and audio products. Under strict quality control, the headphones are carefully and exquisitely assembled by skilled craftsmen having extensive expertise in both musical instruments and audio.

THE COMFORT IN BECOMING ONE WITH THE MUSIC

Immerse yourself more deeply 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.

Close-up of the top of the headband for the YHC3000 headphones
Close-up of the two-layer headband for the YHC3000 headphones

TWO-LAYER HEADBAND AND SMOOTH STEPLESS SLIDER

The headband employs a structure inherited from Yamaha's flagship YH-5000SE headphones, comprised of a solid stainless steel arm, with lateral pressure fully optimized to reduce any burden or discomfort on the ears and head. The head pad, which comes into direct contact with the head, features three-dimensional weaving of moderate thickness, fitting flexibly and smoothly dispersing surface pressure. In addition, you can finely adjust the stepless slider to arrive at the most comfortable, personal fit.

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COMFORTABLE LIGHTWEIGHT BODY WITH INCLINED SWIVEL MECHANISM

To eliminate bias in localization from air leakage and ensure rich volume in the low range, it is essential that the headphone housing fits snugly into the space behind the ear. The design of the YH-C3000 smoothly stabilizes surface pressure by tilting the swivel’s rotation axis to provide a degree of vertical mobility, firmly fitting the headphones to the ears and head. Combined with a sealed yet lightweight body of 330 grams, it provides comfortable, fatigue-free listening even for long periods of time.

Earpads of the YHC3000 headphones

EARPADS PROVIDE COMFORTABLE FIT AND DEEP IMMERSION

In order to attain the highly immersive sound we aimed to give the YH-C3000, the headphones come with dedicated ear pads that have been developed through numerous prototypes and extensive testing. The materials that touch the ear are made of high-quality domestic silk protein leather that is comfortable to the touch and possesses excellent airtightness, with cushioning material comprised of memory foam. With this, you can fully enjoy the remarkable sonic density and the vast amount of audio information contained inside the music. In addition, by improving the grip and stability of wearing, they provide a highly immersive feeling that makes you forget that you are wearing them. Moreover, the deep crimson inner mesh perfectly complements the black mirrored finish of the housing, creating an exquisite appearance like a fine musical instrument.

ACCESSORIES

We have provided a variety of high-quality accessories that allow you to fully appreciate and enjoy the high-end YH-C3000. These include audiophile cables using silver-coated oxygen-free copper wires, specially designed ear pads using the finest materials and a carrying case that protects the headphones from shock and keeps them clean.

Assorted accessories for the YHC3000 headphones

Headphone Earpads

The ear pads for the YH-C3000 comprised of silk protein leather made in Japan and memory foam cushioning, providing excellent sound quality and a remarkably comfortable fit.

Headphone Cable

This unbalanced 2-meter cable uses silver-coated OFC wire to deliver clear high frequencies and an open, clear sound.

Cleaning Cloth

Ultra-fine microfiber cloth for easily wiping away fingerprints and dust.

Headphone Carrying Case

This semi-hard case enables protection for easy carrying or storing the YH-C3000 headphones and cable.

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A semi-hard case to carry or store the YH-5000SE, YH-4000 and the YH-C3000 headphones.

Headphone Cable (optionally available)

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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.

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

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

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

Headphone Stand (optionally available)

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

YH-C3000 Uusi

High-end Closed-back Headphones using beech wood housing and ARMODYNAMIC™ driver.

  • Yamaha True Sound allows you to immerse yourself in a world of sound and music
  • Yamaha ARMODYNAMIC™ driver provides smooth sound with high resolution and response
  • Hand crafted wooden housing made by premium-quality beech
  • Dedicated silk protein leather ear pads with balanced density and openness
  • Two-layer headband and smooth stepless slider provide maximum comfort
  • Includes dedicated headphone carrying case and cleaning cloth
  • Produced in Japan, in a factory which handles flagship models of grand pianos and audio components

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