Just tried it a couple hours ago.
Two words, very awesome!
Pro quality performance with a modern appeal. Proven on stage and in the studio by the world’s most demanding DJs, the TMA-1 has been made in collaboration with 25 professional and renowned DJ’s (James Murphy, A- Trak, Seth Troxler, Madlib, amongst others). Tested in studios and on tours all over the world – this is a specialized piece of equipment for the hard working musician and audiophiles alike.
SPECS
Transducer Principle
Dynamic, closed
Driver Unit Size
40 mm
Impedance
32±15% Ohm
Load Rating
0.1W
Frequency Response
20 to 20.000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.3%
Sensitivity
110±3dB
Weight without cable
190 Gram
http://www.aiaiai.dk/store/headphones/tma-1
Some musings and readings that I’ve come across after audition the headphones -
rt “Unlike some other headphones, the pushed bass does not come at the expensive of the midrange, which AIAIAI just nailed, like a tsunami pouncing on the shores of 5K land. The mids offer plenty of space and depth allowing you to hear a reverb sail into the sunset, without the tail shattering into pieces or abruptly cutting off. The vocals, guitars, strings and lead synth sounds are incredibly detailed for headphones in this price range. Words like “precise” – “clarity” and “20/20 hearing” were used by our evaluators to describe the AIAIAI’s fidelity in the mids and when we A/B’s our stock of DJ cans, which included Pioneer, Ultrasone, Sony, Senheiser and AKG, everything else sounded dull and discolored by comparison. But this quote sums it up best: “When I listened to some of my favorite tracks with the TMA’s, I thought someone had slipped into my flat, remastered my record collection and snuck out unawares.” – What is this guy smoking?! Half this shit is just technical gibberish.
http://futuremusic.com/news/testdrive/aiaiai_tma-1_review.html
ok? rt ”My TMA-1 has arrived today and first impression are that sounds a bit better than HD-25 on my ears, the finish and packaging are exquisite and when you pick up the headphones in your hands feels kinda like velvet.
Sound wise (it has been only one afternoon so far), couldn’t be more impressed. I still waiting my uDAC 2 to have a proper go, but the mid range tones are clear and the bass are super rounded and pleasant crystal clear even on high volumes. I am very pleased about this headphones so far, I toy around a little bit more and post more impressions here.”
wtf? rt ” I’ve had mine for over a month now and like them a lot. They actually replaced an HD650 and HeadRoom amp/dac used as an at home computer based setup. Now i just use the TMA-1′s and my iPhone 4, and i am seriously just as happy with this much less expensive setup. They have a very similar sound, but i actually prefer the TMA-1. They just seem more detailed, especially in the bass and treble, and have more linear bass response. I have no regrets about my decision.”
http://www.head-fi.org/t/506129/aiaiai-tma-1
