Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio
With three drivers in each ear and tuning from Metropolis Studios, Nothing wants its new $399 cans to shine in the studio while also making your commute more musical.
Instead of a single dynamic driver handling the sound in each earcup, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro incorporates three drivers for enhanced audio quality. This design allows the headphones to tackle different frequency ranges separately, resulting in a more detailed and spacious sound. The setup includes a 40-mm bass driver, a precision driver for midrange sounds such as vocals and guitars, and a treble driver for high-end frequencies.
All three drivers work together to produce clear transients, contributing to a richer overall sound.
Nothing has chosen to showcase the internal components by adding two 9H Panda glass panels, which can be seen on the sides of the headphones. These panels are shatter- and scratch-resistant, withstanding rigorous durability tests. The headphones are made primarily of aluminum with titanium accents, but the glass construction is claimed to be repairable.
The Headphone (1) Pro weighs slightly less than its predecessor, boasts wider headband and thicker padding, and features an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance. However, its battery life is reduced to 68 hours when active noise canceling is turned off, compared to 80 hours. Targeted at recording artists and audio professionals, the device includes a physical button to activate a flat equalization mode favored by engineers and producers.
Additionally, the headphones offer a "Studio B" Dynamic Spatial Audio mode that simulates a mixing room, four customizable EQ profiles, and a 3.5-mm jack for wired connections.
Charlie Smith, Nothing's chief brand officer, emphasizes that the headphones cater to users who need studio-level sound on the go, such as commuters. The company also claims to have the most advanced active noise cancellation among its products, utilizing 10 microphones to filter out ambient sounds compared to Apple's AirPods Max, which uses eight.
Despite the impressive features, the headphones do not fold. Instead, they come with a bra-like protective carry case, similar to Apple's approach. The Headphone (1) Pro is set to launch on September 29, available at Nothing's online store, Amazon, and Best Buy locations nationwide.
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