{"id":2975,"date":"2020-01-06T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thx.com\/?p=2975"},"modified":"2020-05-15T17:46:57","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T17:46:57","slug":"drop-thx-launch-panda-their-first-audiophile-wireless-headphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thx.com\/blog\/drop-thx-launch-panda-their-first-audiophile-wireless-headphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Drop + THX Launch Panda, their first audiophile wireless headphone"},"content":{"rendered":"Distortion-free wireless headphones boast THX\u2019s acclaimed THX AAA\u2122 linear amplifier technology, a premium planar ribbon driver for the most realistic audio experience, <\/span>and 30+ hours of battery life<\/span>\n\nSAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 6, 2020 \u2013 <\/b>DROP, the data-driven product design company built by and for enthusiasts, announced today the launch of its first audiophile wireless headphones. Utilizing the acclaimed THX <\/span>AAA\u2122<\/span> linear amplifier with the DROP planar ribbon driver, the Drop + THX Panda headphones bring the most natural and distortion-free wireless experience to market<\/span>, <\/b>offering next-level realism for audiophiles, music enthusiasts, and discerning listeners who want to enjoy music the way it was intended to be heard.<\/span>\n\n“<\/span><\/i>For years, the Drop community has asked for a wireless audiophile offering, but historically, <\/span>wireless<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>audiophile<\/span><\/i> were mutually exclusive,” said Will Bright, chief product officer, Drop. “With Panda, we paired an audiophile driver with the cleanest linear amplification and lossless Bluetooth to finally achieve audiophile sound in a wireless solution. This is a full audiophile experience, packaged for music lovers of all kinds. Panda is about a shift, not a compromise.” <\/span> <\/span>\n\n\u201cWe are pleased to partner with Drop to extend our THX-AAA\u2122 technology, until now, from professional and audiophile amplifiers, into this high-quality first-of-its-kind wireless headphones. Together, Drop and THX bring powerful, clean, dynamic, and natural-sounding performances to life in a wireless Bluetooth experience,\u201d said Jason Fiber, general manager and senior vice president, Mobile, THX Ltd.<\/span>\n\nDrop + THX Panda headphones will launch for pre-order Jan. 27th. <\/span>MSRP is $399 <\/span>\n\nSpecifications<\/b>\n\nDriver:<\/b> Panda utilizes a Planar Ribbon Driver. This driver type is a subset of planar magnetic drivers that utilizes a dual-sided magnetic structure on a braced diaphragm to deliver a carefully-tuned, phase-correct sound. This driver technology has only been used in one series of headphones previously: the highly acclaimed Oppo PM-1, PM-2, and PM-3. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nAmp<\/b> Feeding the Planar Ribbon Driver, you\u2019ll find a discrete THX-AAA\u2122 amplifier implementation designed by Drop in collaboration with THX. This amplifier can drive Panda to comfortable listening volumes for everyone, with headroom to spare. Amplifiers with THX-AAA\u2122 technology are considered the world\u2019s best, as measured by many critics and reviewers.<\/span>\n\nBT 5.0 Chipset<\/b> To handle the audio transfer + conversion, Panda features the Qualcomm QCC5124 chipset, with support for codecs like LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX adaptive,  AAC, and SBC.<\/span>\n\nBattery<\/b> Panda\u2019s battery life is 30+ hours, with Quick Charge giving 3+ hours on 10 minutes of charge via USB-C.<\/span>\n\nAcoustic Isolation<\/b> Panda is fully closed and designed for strong acoustic isolation. The headphones\u2019  sound is the result of passive acoustic tuning, so there\u2019s no need for DSP. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nCompatibility<\/b> Panda has a passive input, <\/span>which allows it to be used<\/span> with external amplifiers and non-BT devices. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nWeight<\/b> Despite the battery, amplifier, and heavy drivers, Panda weighs just under 350 grams (only 12.4 ounces). <\/span>\n\nCommunication<\/b> Panda features dual mics on the right earcup for effective communication and virtual assistants.<\/span>\n\nEvery specification of the DROP + THX Panda has been derived through analysis and validation from Drop\u2019s Audiophile community of three million active members on Drop.com. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nAbout DROP<\/b>\n\nDROP is a data-driven product design company built by and for enthusiasts. Founded in San Francisco in 2012, DROP is home to 7 million members across the globe who actively inform our product design engine. DROP combines deep industry expertise, community insights, and rich data signals to help create high-quality products that exceed the expectations of our communities. DROP\u2019s created and a curated selection of diverse products inspires users to find and follow interests, sharing experiences and passions through design. Join the community and shop at DROP.com, or download the app for iPhone and Android smartphones.<\/span>\n\nAbout THX<\/b>\n\nFounded by legendary filmmaker George Lucas in 1983, THX Ltd. and its partners provide premium entertainment experiences in the cinema, in the home, and on the go. For more than thirty-five years, THX has expanded its certification categories beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, live events, and automotive systems. Today, THX Ltd. continues to redefine entertainment, providing exciting new technologies and assurance of experiences that provide consumers with superior audio and visual fidelity and ensure an artist\u2019s vision is delivered with integrity to audiences worldwide. For more information, visit http:\/\/www.thx.com. Get social with us and stay up-to-date with all things #THXLtd: Twitter @THX; Instagram @THXLtd; LinkedIn \u201cTHX Ltd\u201d; Facebook \u201cTHX Ltd.\u201d<\/span>\n\nMedia Contacts:<\/strong>\n\nFor Panda:<\/strong>\n\nJessica Velarde \/ (650) 201-0418 \/Jessica_velarde@dkcnews.com<\/span>\n\nFor THX Ltd.: <\/strong>\n\nJody Privette Young \/ (415) 328-4700 \/ pr@thx.com <\/span>\n\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Distortion-free wireless headphones boast THX\u2019s acclaimed THX AAA\u2122 linear amplifier technology, a premium planar ribbon driver for the most realistic audio experience, and 30+ hours of battery life SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 6, 2020 \u2013 DROP, the data-driven product design company built by and for enthusiasts, announced today the launch of its first audiophile wireless headphones. 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