Final Audio E5000

The final E5000 is a wired in-ear monitor built around a 6.4mm dynamic driver sealed in a machined, mirror-finished stainless steel housing that damps unwanted vibration. Rather than boosting the treble for instant sparkle, final tuned it with a smooth, even frequency response, so no range masks another. The result is high resolution and an unusually wide soundstage for an earphone, with a relaxed presentation that rewards turning the volume up a bit. A detachable MMCX cable with high-purity silver-coated OFC conductors, made with Junkosha, comes standard, along with swing-fit silicone ear tips in five sizes, slim ear hooks to cut cable noise, and a silicone carry case.