I’m sure you have heard the
saying: you get what you pay for. That can be said with electronics, including
headphones. Which is the case with the E-MU Teak. This is the top of the line
model from their wood series. They are an Audiophile reference headphone with
an eye for craftsmanship, as can be seen with the polished real teak wood
earcups. The polished teak wood is absolutely gorgeous!They are a premium
headphone and it shows. MSRP is $999.
Weight: 370 g (Without Cable)
Color: Brown
Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 45 kHz
Cable Length: 3 m
Cable Style: 7N Oxygen-Free Copper,
wrapped in nylon braiding with gold-plated connectors, detachable
Driver: 50 mm (1.97 inches) Neodymium
magnet with Bio-Cellulose Diaphragm
Wearing Style: On-ear
The E-MU Teak came in a black box.
Opening the box revealed a headphone held in place by cardboard and protected
by being held in a custom bubble wrapped bag. Materials used in the
construction were metal and wood, with soft leather and memory foam. There was
no plastic used. Quality of materials used was excellent as was the fit and
finish. The large polished teak wood is gorgeous! The cord was also very high
quality covered in braided cloth. We must have been provided a previous
generation, as per their website the cable is detachable, but the model we were
provided did not have a detachable cable. Now let’s hear how they sound!
Disturbed: Sound and Silence –Piano was extremely clean,
vocals were extremely smooth with excellent resolution of the texture and
timbre. Guitar had excellent resolution and extremely crisp and clean. Vocals
were smooth as honey. Tympani had very good impact with great impact, authority
and definition of the pad. Soundstage was huge and borderline holographic with
spot on imaging. Adele: Rolling In the Deep –Guitar had excellent
resolution of the strings. Vocals were silky smooth with excellent resolution
of the texture and timbre. Kick drum had excellent impact and definition of the
head, with authority. Cymbals and high hat were extremely crisp and clean.
Piano sounded extremely natural. Bass had excellent low end extension and ton
of authority. Soundstage was huge and imaging was spot on. Junior Wells: Why are People Like That –Vocals were
smooth like honey, had excellent resolution of the texture and timbre, drums
had excellent dynamics, impact and authority. Cymbals were extremely crisp and
clean. Piano sounded extremely natural. Bass had excellent low end extension
and played with a ton of authority. Harmonica was silky smooth, had excellent
harmonics and dynamics. Soundstage was huge and imaging was on a dime.
Liquid Soul: Spam Sucker –Bass had excellent low
end extension, punch and played with a lot of authority. Trumpets were
extremely smooth, dynamic, and not too brassy. Drums were extremely dynamic
with excellent resolution of the pad. Cymbals were also crisp and clean. Sax
had excellent texture and resolution for the tonguing technique, and woodiness
of the red. Soundstage was really big and imaging spot on!
The E-MU Teak took the sound to an
even higher level! Not only is the polished teak wood gorgeous to look at, the
aural feast they provide will also leave a permanent smile on your face. And
the soundstage they threw was borderline holographic! Unfortunately, they’re
not in everyone’s budget based on their price point. But as Ferris Bueller once
said…If you have the means, I highly recommend it! Based on their design, features, quality, and
performance, the E-MU Teak has earned our Editor’s Choice Award. For more info and complete specs, check out
their website at www.sg.creative.com.
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