9iNE(Wood : Desert iron wood)
Blackening Stainless Steel + Wood(Desert iron wood).
This is the 9iNE made with Desert Ironwood. The wood is hard and dry, producing a very tight sound. It’s a rare Desert Ironwood with distinct black grain patterns.
Regarding the 9iNE, the current orders will be the last ones as we plan to discontinue it. We are considering a renewal of the 9iNE, potentially with a design similar to the MIROAK-II that will be more comfortable to wear and with improved sound. Personally, I think the 9iNE’s sound isn’t very tight, nor is it particularly sharp; it has a bit of thickness and feels somewhat like an older, vintage sound. But I really like this kind of sound.
I don’t believe that everything has to be high-resolution, with a wide soundstage and tight bass. The slightly loose, analog-like, relaxed sound of the 9iNE feels like a unique characteristic in today’s world. Even after the renewal, I think we’ll probably retain those qualities.