Carl Pei roasts Sennheiser’s design days before Nothing unveils its first high-end headphones
The Headphone (1) will reportedly be available in just two color options (black and white) and these could be priced around €300 (or approximately $320). Such a price clearly positions them in the premium audio segment, but I’m eager to know more about their drivers and specs.
I have a couple of headphones that “look like PC cooling fans” at home – two pairs of Sennheiser headphones – and I’m extremely satisfied with what those are able to achieve (when hooked to a proper headphone amp).
Meanwhile, there are some leaked regulatory listings of the Headphone (1). Spotted on certification sites in Taiwan, the UAE, Finland, and Malaysia, the headphones carry the model number B170 and appear ready for global release. The design includes black oval earcups, a rectangular frame, and a transparent, cassette tape-style accent, continuing Nothing’s retro-tech aesthetic.
Functionally, the headphones appear to include a toggle switch (likely for ANC or power), a mic, USB-C port, and a 3.5mm jack. Accessory cables are also expected in the box. Battery and charging details from the EU certification reveal a 520mAh capacity and 5W charging support.
