KEF SPACE ONE ANC ‘PHONES

KEF says that its new Space Ones headphones use specially-tuned active noise cancellation that eliminates external noise without affecting the nuances and details that bring music to life. KEF designed its new circumaural Space One active noise-cancelling headphones in partnership with Austrian design icon Porsche Designs, and they’re notable for the distinctive use of aluminium in the ‘racetrack-shaped’ ear-shells, and the sandblasted titanium finish. Internally, the new headphones have large, 40mmdiameter driver elements that are powered by 20mm-diameter neodymium magnets and light-weight, copper-clad, aluminium-wire voice-coils. ‘ Every element of the Space Ones has been intricately tuned and designed to create superior KEF sound,’ said Simon Zanin, of Advance Audio, which distributes KEF in Australia. ‘ These distinctive headphones also feature KEF’s specially-tuned active noise cancellation circuitry, which eliminates external noise very effectively, yet without affecting the nuances and details that bring music to life, preserving smooth high-tones, lush midrange and tight bass for total musical enjoyment.’ The circumaural (literally, ‘around ear’) ear pads are made from breathable, sweat-resistant leatherette and memory foam which Zanin says: ‘ provides extreme comfort, allowing for hours of wearing.’ Available now, the KEF Space One Headphones retail for $699.