AlphaTheta has introduced the HDJ-F9, a new on-ear wireless DJ headphone model built around its SonicLink system. The company says SonicLink can reach latency as low as 9 milliseconds, and that the headphones connect to compatible AlphaTheta hardware, including the DJM-V5 mixer, through SonicLink Touch Pairing.
The practical aim is wireless monitoring in the booth without giving up the timing DJs need for mixing and scratching. AlphaTheta says the HDJ-F9 is designed to keep a consistent connection and clear sound in wireless mode for club and festival use.
AlphaTheta has also added app-based customisation through HEADPHONES CONNECT. In that app, users can change the colour and brightness of the status LED on the ear cup. The company also says comfort was a key part of the on-ear design.
The listed price is a minimum advertised price of $349 before tax. The same launch details say the HDJ-F9 arrives in late October. AlphaTheta has also posted an introduction video, a full walkthrough and an overview video, with full specifications on the Pioneer DJ store.
