Yamaha YH-4000 Open-Back Headphones

Yamaha YH-4000 open-back headphones

The YH-4000 is an open-back headphone inspired by Yamaha's flagship model, utilizing a modernized version of the new Orthodynamic® technology. It combines lightness and comfort for long listening sessions with refined sound quality. The YH-4000 premium headphones are handcrafted at Yamaha’s Kakegawa factory in Japan.

The Yamaha YH-4000 is an excellent choice for listeners who:

• want a very open, natural, and spacious sound
• appreciate precision, subtle nuances, and a clean soundstage
• are looking for light and comfortable headphones for long listening sessions
• want few compromises but need an amplifier that can drive planar headphones without issues

Key features

• Orthodynamic / Planar Magnetic Structure - The redesigned Orthodynamic driver combines speed and accuracy while maintaining a musical character.
• Open-back housing - A large acoustic chamber and precisely designed PET mesh filter internal pressure and minimize resonances.
• Lightweight and comfortable design - Magnesium frame, double-layer adjustable headband, and hybrid leather/nubuck ear pads ensure lightness and comfort (320 g).
• Wide frequency response - 5 Hz – 70 kHz (-6 dB) – audible from very low bass to airy highs.
• Sensitivity & Impedance - Sensitivity approximately 97 dB / mW, impedance 34 Ω → suitable for home use with a sensible power amplifier.
• Cables and accessories included - OFC silver-plated cable (detachable, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm adapter), protective case, and replacement ear pads.