Brief

Nothing Unveils Headphone 1 Pro With Triple‑Driver Design and Studio‑Grade EQ

The $399 pair promises dedicated bass, midrange and treble drivers, plus a physical flat‑EQ switch developed with Metropolis Studios.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:52:04 GMT

At a New York City launch event on Monday, Nothing announced the Headphone 1 Pro, a $399 over‑the‑ear model that builds on its 2025 predecessor with a new three‑driver architecture and a flat‑EQ switch developed with Metropolis Studios.

Triple‑Driver Architecture

Unlike the single 40‑mm dynamic driver used on the original Headphone 1, the Pro houses three drivers per earcup. A 40‑mm bass driver handles low frequencies, a precision dynamic driver focuses on mids such as vocals and instruments, and a treble driver, built with xMEMS silicon diaphragms, targets high frequencies. Nothing says the arrangement should reduce muddiness and improve clarity.

Studio‑Grade EQ and Spatial Modes

The headphones include a physical flat‑EQ switch that, according to Nothing, removes colourisation and processing to allow users to review tracks or compare mixes. The company also added a “Studio B” spatial sound mode, developed in partnership with Metropolis Studios, which has worked with artists such as Queen and the Rolling Stones.

Design and Pricing

Design-wise the Pro retains the circular black‑earcup motif seen in earlier leaks, but with a refined fit. Nothing confirms a launch in early 2027, positioning the device against Bose and Sony flagships.

Key facts

Headphone 1 Pro features a three‑driver architecture per earcup (gizmodo.com)
Includes a physical flat‑EQ switch developed with Metropolis Studios (gizmodo.com)
Price set at $399 (gizmodo.com)
Launch expected early 2027 (gizmodo.com)

Background

Earlier Felo coverage reported a leak on 25 September detailing the Pro’s black‑earcup design, ten microphones for ANC and a $399 price point, suggesting a launch next week and a Q1 2027 release.