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.

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

[Announcement] PHONON Products Now Available at ホーム商会

As of June 21, 2025, ホーム商会 has officially started carrying PHONON brand products.

We are delighted that PHONON products are now available through ホーム商会, allowing even more people to experience the sound quality we are proud of.

▼ PHONON introduction page by ホーム商会
https://www.homeshokai.jp/brand.php?b=phonon

We appreciate your continued support for PHONON.

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

PHONON Pop-Up Store at Brooklyn Parlor SHINJUKU

PHONON is pleased to announce that a pop-up store will be held throughout the month of April at Brooklyn Parlor SHINJUKU, a café and dining space in Shinjuku.

This pop-up will take place during the event “Good Music Parlor -SHINJUKU 3126 MUSIC X CHANGE-“, and will feature a selection of PHONON headphones, including our best-selling model SMB-01L.
Customers will also have the opportunity to test-listen to the products.

Brooklyn Parlor SHINJUKU offers a relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy books, music, and meals.
We warmly invite you to experience the world of PHONON sound in this unique environment.

📍 Event Details

Dates: April 1 (Tue) – April 30 (Wed), 2025
Venue: Brooklyn Parlor SHINJUKU (back-right inside the venue)
Opening Hours: In accordance with Brooklyn Parlor’s business hours
Admission: Free

🎧 Test Listening Models (planned)

SMB-01L / SMB-02G / 4400 / 02Stick / 03Stick / MUSICLIFE ML-2, etc.

🎁 Purchase Bonuses

Purchase SMB-01L → PHONON CLEANER (worth ¥2,980)
Purchase SMB-02G → Luxury earpads RED (worth ¥3,300)
Purchase 4400 → Luxury earpads (worth ¥4,500)
Purchase 02Stick → Luxury earpads RED (worth ¥1,650)

👥 Staff Availability

PHONON staff will not be stationed regularly at the store.
However, they will be present during the DJ events on April 3 (Thu) and April 7 (Mon).
If you have any questions about our products, this is a great chance to meet and talk with us directly.

▶︎ For more information about the “Good Music Parlor -SHINJUKU 3126 MUSIC X CHANGE-” event, please visit:
https://brooklynparlor.co.jp/shinjuku/post_event/gmp_2504/

SMB-01L × Top DJs – Featured on Electronic Beats TV

The latest Episode 37 of Electronic Beats TV’s 90s House Music Blind Test is now available!
This episode features top Berlin DJs and music producers, with PHONON users Andy Baumecker (Panorama Bar resident DJ) and Steve Bug (owner of Poker Flat Recordings) appearing wearing SMB-01L headphones.

We sincerely appreciate your support for PHONON.
And congratulations to Andy, the winner of the blind test!

Official Partnership with AKS Corporation in Korea

We are pleased to announce that PHONON has signed an official distributor agreement with AKS Corporation in Korea.

Through this partnership, we will deliver PHONON’s high-quality audio products to customers in Korea through AKS Corporation.
PHONON will continue to strive to provide the ultimate sound experience to creators and music lovers.

Thank you for your continued support of PHONON.

Announcement of PHONON Product Availability at Hoochies

Thank you for your continued support of PHONON.
We are pleased to announce that PHONON products are now available at Hoochies.
Official website of Hoochies: https://www.hoochies.info/

We appreciate your ongoing support for PHONON.