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2025-09-27

Legend Channel Episode 3 Released! Guest: Akira Inoue

The podcast series “Legend Channel” features interviews with “legends” who have shaped the world of sound. Episode 3 is now available!

This time’s guest is Akira Inoue, a keyboardist, arranger, and producer who has long been active at the forefront of the music scene.

Beginning with composing music for commercials and studio work, he has worked on numerous iconic projects for leading artists such as Akira Terao, Eiichi Ohtaki, Yosui Inoue, and Masaharu Fukuyama. He also produced the reading piece “Snowflake” by Peter Gabriel and Akiko Yano. Throughout his career, he has released countless hit songs and groundbreaking works.

As a true legend who continues to support Japan’s music scene, Inoue takes on a new challenge alongside interviewer Mr. Isao Kumano.

In this interview, we delve into the thoughts he put into this project and the journey that led to its realization.

Interviewers

  • Isao Kumano, CEO of PHONON Inc.
  • Motoaki Sayama, CEO of Nice Company Inc.

🎧 Now streaming on the official Legend Channel website!
https://niceinc.jp/legendchannel/topic/68

2025-09-26

[EVENT] Headphone Oasis vol.0 – A Concert to Experience the Ultimate Acoustic Environment through Headphones

“An imaginative musical experience where every audience member can enjoy the best acoustic environment, as if seated at the very center of the hall.”

This special event is supervised by PHONON in the field of acoustics.
All guests will be provided with PHONON’s award-winning headphone model SMB-01L (retail price ¥77,000), along with PHONON’s original headphone amplifier, specially designed for live use, to deliver the finest sound quality.

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Produced by MUTEX, a project proposing an unprecedented collaboration between music and textiles.
Carrying on the legacy of Eiichi Ohtaki’s legendary “Headphone Concerts,” this new series will begin at Cafe, Dining & Bar 104.5.

Date:

　October 6, 2025 (Mon)
Time:
　OPEN 18:00
　LIVE 19:00 (Part 1) / intermission / 20:15 (Part 2)
　CLOSE 22:00 (L.O. 21:00)

Members:

　Akira Inoue (Composer, Arranger, Keyboard, Voice)

　Tsugumi Yamamoto (25-string Koto, Voice)

Charge:

　FREE (Admission is free of charge)

Venue:

　Cafe, Dining & Bar 104.5
　WATERRAS TOWER 2F, 2-101 Kanda Awajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
　TEL: 03-3251-1045

  • Each live set will last approximately 30 minutes (total of 60 minutes).
  • No seat reservations available. Seating is shared during crowded times.
  • Guests with reservations are kindly asked to order at least 1 drink & 1 food item.

Reservation:
Click here to book via TableCheck

2025-09-03

Legend Channel – Episode 2 Featuring ERIC from Taguchi Speakers is Now Live!

The second episode of “Legend Channel – Lejechan”, a podcast featuring legends from the world of sound, is now streaming!

Our guest this time is ERIC from Taguchi Acoustic Laboratory / Taguchi Speakers.

Taguchi Speakers are a true icon in professional audio—supporting iconic spaces like the “Octagon” floor at ageHa in Shin-Kiba, Tokyo, as well as countless concert halls and architectural venues across Japan.

The company’s founder, Kazunori Taguchi, was a master craftsman who created many renowned speaker systems, still widely used at top venues today.
He sadly passed away on July 31, 2021, at the age of 74.

Carrying on his legacy is ERIC, who fully inherits Mr. Taguchi’s spirit and expertise.
He is now leading the way in crafting the next generation of unique, handcrafted sound.

In this episode, we visit the Taguchi workshop to hear behind-the-scenes stories of speaker creation, personal memories of Mr. Taguchi, and ERIC’s vision for the future.

🎧 Now streaming on the official Legend Channel website:
👉 https://www.niceinc.jp/legendchannel/topic/45

2025-08-29

Announcement of the “Legend Channel” Official Website Launch

Thank you very much for your continued support of PHONON.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the official website for “Legend Channel 〜Lege-chan〜”.

Legend Channel is a program that features interviews with “legends” from diverse fields such as music, audio, and musical instruments, dedicated to everyone involved with “sound.”
The program is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.

Interviews are hosted by Isao Kumano, CEO of PHONON, and Motoaki Sayama, CEO of Nice Company.

We hope you will enjoy the program.

▶︎ Legend Channel Official Website

2025-08-06

Summer Holiday Closure Notice

Dear valued customers,

We extend our sincere thanks for your exceptional support and patronage.

Please be advised of our upcoming summer holiday schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly request your understanding.

■Holiday Schedule:

From Saturday, August 9, 2025, to Sunday, August 17, 2025

During the closure period, we will not be processing orders or responding to inquiries. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, August 18, 2025.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you again soon.

2025-07-12

PHONON CEO Isao Kumano Launches a New Podcast!

We’re excited to announce the launch of “Legend Channel – Lejechan”, a brand-new podcast where legends from various fields related to sound—including music, audio, and instruments—are interviewed in depth.

The show is hosted by Isao Kumano, CEO of PHONON, and Motoaki Sayama, CEO of Nice Company.

🎙️ For the very first episode, our special guest is Shota Nakama, a globally renowned music producer.

Born in Okinawa, Mr. Nakama holds degrees from Berklee College of Music (Film Scoring) and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Classical Guitar Performance).
He is best known as the executive producer of the globally acclaimed Sonic Symphony World Tour, which features iconic music from the Sonic the Hedgehog series performed by orchestra and rock band.

In this casual yet insightful conversation, Mr. Nakama shares his musical journey and experiences from around the world.

🎧 Listen to the episode here:
👉 Apple Podcast

2025-05-11

PHONON SMB-01L Crowdfunding in Korea

We are pleased to announce that ATV, the official distributor of PHONON in Korea, has launched a crowdfunding project featuring the SMB-01L Headphones on Wadiz, one of Korea’s largest crowdfunding platforms.

The project page is now open to the public, and funding will begin on May 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM KST.

Please note that this project is limited to residents of Korea, and the rewards (products) are available for delivery within Korea only.

If you are located in Korea or have friends or acquaintances there, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with them.

▼ Wadiz Crowdfunding Page
https://www.wadiz.kr/funding/351391

2025-05-03

PHONON’s Story Featured on the Websites of NICE COMPANY and 380 SOUND

We are pleased to share that NICE COMPANY and 380 SOUND have featured the story behind PHONON’s development on their websites.

・Japanese Version: NICE COMPANY
📎 PHONONヘッドフォン開発ストーリー – 音楽の本質を伝えるために

・English Version: 380 SOUND
📎 PHONON Headphones Interview – 380 SOUND

The article highlights how PHONON was born out of Tokyo’s music scene and has evolved into a headphone brand dedicated to reproducing studio-quality sound—
told through real episodes and experiences behind the brand.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to NICE COMPANY and 380 SOUND for publishing such a thoughtful and meaningful feature.

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