{"id":5094,"date":"2025-10-22T19:29:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/?p=5094"},"modified":"2025-10-22T19:29:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:29:31","slug":"roxa-s100-backplates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/en\/blog\/roxa-s100-backplates\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Wood Backplate of ROXA-S100"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-bogo-language-switcher\"><ul class=\"bogo-language-switcher\"><li class=\"en-US en current first\"><span class=\"bogoflags bogoflags-us\"><\/span> <span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"en-US\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5094\/\" title=\"English\" class=\"current\" aria-current=\"page\">English<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ja last\"><span class=\"bogoflags bogoflags-jp\"><\/span> <span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"ja\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5094\/\" title=\"Japanese\">\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Smaller, Refined Design \u2013 The Intent Behind It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ROXA-S100 features a newly designed backplate that\u2019s slightly smaller in diameter and less than half the thickness of previous models like the MIROAK and LOAK series.<br>This change was made for two main reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, to achieve a more natural and comfortable fit in the ear.<br>And second, to ensure that <strong>no matter which wood you choose<\/strong>, the overall sound character of the ROXA-S100 remains consistent and balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rear housing (backplate) sits right behind the dynamic driver\u2014an important structural component that influences how the diaphragm moves. By slightly reducing the volume of wood, the influence of each material is moderated, helping to maintain stability and consistency across different wood types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, rather than eliminating the differences between woods, the goal was to design a structure where <strong>every wood type still sounds \u201clike ROXA-S100.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, one of 634EARS\u2019 defining features\u2014the ability to customize and choose your preferred wood\u2014remains unchanged. With the sonic differences now more subtle, you can freely select a backplate based on appearance, grain pattern, or personal preference without worrying about compromising the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5043\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC09741-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5043\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5031\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC09722-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5031\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subtle but Distinct Differences in Sound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the ROXA-S100, four types of wood were used to create prototypes: <strong>Honduras Rosewood, Snakewood, Amboyna Burl (Karin-Knob), and Black Persimmon (Kurokaki).<\/strong><br>Among them, the most sonically distinctive was <strong>Snakewood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snakewood is one of the hardest materials handled by 634EARS, delivering tight, fast, and well-defined sound with excellent attack.<br>In contrast, <strong>Amboyna Burl, Black Persimmon, and Honduras Rosewood<\/strong> share a more similar tonal character. When compared side by side, their differences are subtle\u2014refined rather than obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camphor Burl and Black Persimmon produce a slightly softer sound with a gentle edge and a bit more body in the low end.<br>Honduras Rosewood, meanwhile, sits comfortably in between\u2014balanced, warm, and articulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5034\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC09727-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5034\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"5038\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC09732-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5038\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snakewood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5037\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC09729-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5037\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amboyna Burl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"5036\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC09731-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5036\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Japanese black persimmon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5040\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC09737-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5040\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Honduras Rosewood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"5035\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC09728-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5035\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Right Wood for You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The differences between woods in the ROXA-S100 are <strong>delicate but meaningful<\/strong>.<br>This design allows you to choose with confidence\u2014whether you prioritize aesthetics, grain, or tonal nuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike previous models where the wood choice could significantly alter the sound, the ROXA-S100 encourages a more relaxed approach:<br><strong>Choose the wood you love, and the sound will follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you\u2019re the type who enjoys fine-tuning the details, you can refer to the 634EARS wood reference chart to select based on hardness or density and achieve subtle adjustments to the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-634-ears-blog wp-block-embed-634-ears-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"p-embed-container p-embed-container--634ears\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Cb7xfsz9yK\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/en\/blog\/https-blog-634ears-com-en-blog-wood-housing6\/\">About the wood of the rear housing, Part 6<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;About the wood of the rear housing, Part 6&#8221; &#8212; 634EARS BLOG\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/en\/blog\/https-blog-634ears-com-en-blog-wood-housing6\/embed\/#?secret=kpWvO7RKeB#?secret=Cb7xfsz9yK\" data-secret=\"Cb7xfsz9yK\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ROXA-S100 is designed not for \u201cpicking a sound,\u201d but for <strong>choosing your favorite wood freely<\/strong>\u2014while keeping the signature balance and warmth of 634EARS intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Each piece of wood is unique\u2014formed by nature, with its own grain and resonance.<br>That individuality makes your ROXA-S100 truly one of a kind.<br>Enjoy the harmony between wood and sound\u2014crafted just for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Smaller, Refined Design \u2013 The Intent Behind It The ROXA-S100 features a newly designed backplate that\u2019s slightly smaller in diameter and less than half ...","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5035,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/?p=5091","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","en-US"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5094"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5095,"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5094\/revisions\/5095"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5035"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.634ears.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}