Yamaha YH-C3000 Premium Closed-Back Headphones

SONIC INNOVATION MEETS MUSICAL HERITAGE

Engineered 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 create a rich and open sound. The YH-C3000 is a
high-end, closed-back headphone only a musical instrument brand like Yamaha could create, providing a listening experience where you
become profoundly and purely immersed in the music.

TRUE SOUND

Yamaha is deeply connected to every stage of sound and music — from the moment it’s created to the instant it reaches the listener’s ears.
The YH-C3000 delivers a realistic, precisely accurate tone that reveals every nuance and detail in the sound: from the breath of vocals, to
the emotional weight of a performance to the delicate plucking of stringed instruments. Above all, the YH-C3000 excels at reproducing
True Sound in live music. Everything from the dynamic energy of artist-audience interaction to the subtlest expressions of the performance,
every detail comes through perfectly, powerfully, and profoundly.

OUR UNIQUE ARMODYNAMIC DRIVER EMPLOYING ZYLON™

With a name derived from the Italian term “armonia” (meaning “harmony”),
the Armodynamic driver was newly developed specifically for the YH-C3000.
The driver utilizes a distinct diaphragm molded into a three-layer structure
featuring composite materials such as paper and resin, and includes ZYLON,
the same material also used in diaphragms of our flagship Hi-Fi 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)

NEWLY DEVELOPED DRIVER UNIT
INCORPORATES PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY

In order to properly blend the sound with the new diaphragm, a new 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 especially fast sound response and
powerful punchiness.

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 grand pianos. Being light weight and highly
rigid — with a natural and uncolored sound — beech wood fully maximizes
the strength of the Armodynamic driver, contributing to its excellent sound
resolution and speedy response.

BECOME 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 are so natural and
comfortable, you’ll forget you’re even wearing them.

TWO-LAYER HEADBAND WITH SMOOTH, STEPLESS SLIDER

The headband employs a structure inherited from our 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 features three-dimensional weaving of a moderate thickness with a flexible
fit that naturally disperses surface pressure. In addition, you can adjust the
stepless slider to your personal preference.

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 YH-C3000 accomplishes this 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 (11.6 oz), it provides comfortable, fatigue-free listening,
even for long periods of time.

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 extensive prototyping. The materials that touch the ear are made
of high-quality domestic silk protein leather that is comfortable to the
touch. Combined with cushioning material comprised of memory foam, the
headphones are exceptionally airtight, producing an immersive experience
beyond compare. Moreover, the deep crimson inner mesh complements the
black mirrored finish of the housing, creating an exquisite appearance —
like a fine musical instrument.

EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

Every detail of these headphones reflects our dedication to craftsmanship and aesthetics — just like a finely made musical instrument.
Built without compromises, they are designed to be treasured for years to come. This is quality that resonates not only in sound, but in every
moment you hold them in your hands.

HIGH-QUALITY WOODEN HOUSING

The wooden housing of the YH-C3000 draws on our heritage as a world-
class musical instrument brand. From wood procurement and processing to
painting and polishing, Yamaha completes most steps in-house to ensure
uncompromising quality. In particular, we paint with exceptional care — multiple
layers applied and polished by hand — to create a beautiful black mirrored
surface, like a fine musical instrument, while still allowing you to feel the natural
grain of the wood.

HANDMADE BY SKILLED CRAFTSMEN

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 a Yamaha factory in Japan that produces flagship 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.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
EARPADS

CABLE

CARRYING CASE

CLEANING CLOTH

Specifications

Headphone Type:Over-Ear
Housing: Closed-back
Driver: Armodynamic™ (Dynamic type)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 55 kHz
Sensitivity: 94 dB/mW (at 1kHz)
Impedance: 34 Ω (at 1kHz)
Weight: 330 g (11.6 oz.)