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Final Launches Tonalite Earbuds With 3D Head Scanning for Personalized Timbre

The Kickstarter debut introduces cloud-calculated DTAS profiles that model each listener’s anatomy for more natural playback.

Overview

  • Final’s Tonalite campaign went live on November 11 at $329, with shipping slated to begin December 2 and general retail planned for mid-December.
  • The setup uses a headband with markers, a smartphone multi-angle head and ear scan, and in-ear frequency sweeps, after which a personalized profile is downloaded to the earbuds.
  • Final’s DTAS system processes the measurements on its cloud servers to create a Digital Twin that targets timbre reproduction tailored to the wearer’s anatomy.
  • Early hands-on listening reports describe a clearer, more natural presentation with improved instrument separation, alongside setup hiccups and tonal trade-offs such as lighter bass and brighter highs.
  • Hardware features include Dual Listening Mode, Hybrid ANC, Ambient mode, Bluetooth 6 with SBC/AAC/LDAC support, and battery life rated at up to 8 hours per charge or 24 hours with the case.