Seven New Over-Ear Headphones for Autumn Listening, From Nothing to Thom Browne x Bose
This autumn introduces seven new over-ear headphones: 1. The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro (£349) boasts three drivers, ten microphones, noise cancellation, and Dynamic Spatial Audio. 2. The Thom Browne x Bose QuietComfort Ultra (£760) showcases grey flannel, cashmere, and Bose's noise-cancelling technology. 3. Weighing 253g, the Sony WH-1000XM4C (£219) provides 27 hours of listening time and enhanced equalisation. 4. The Technics EAH-A1000 features a 40mm driver, advanced noise cancellation, and offers up to 45 hours of playback; pricing is yet to be announced. 5. The FiiO FT15 (£499) includes a planar diaphragm and walnut earcups. 6. The Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC (£219) is the brand's first wireless open-back model, with a remarkable 75-hour battery life. 7. Lastly, the Philips Fidelio L5 (£179.99) provides 60 hours of battery life, active noise cancellation, and is made from recycled materials.
Key facts
- Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is priced at £349 and uses three drivers with ten microphones for noise cancelling
- Thom Browne x Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones cost £760 and use cashmere on the headband and removable ear cushions
- Sony WH-1000XM4C weighs 253g, offers 27 hours of listening and costs £219
- Technics EAH-A1000 launched late last month with a 40mm carbon fibre diaphragm driver and up to 45 hours of playback
- FiiO FT15 planar headphones cost £499 and use black walnut earcups with a carbon fibre headband
- Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC is the brand's first wireless open-back headphone, priced £219 with 75-hour battery life
- Philips Fidelio L5 costs £179.99 with 60 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 6.0 and touch controls
- The round-up was published by Wallpaper*, where Jonathan Bell is Transport and Technology Editor
Entities
Artists
- Thom Browne
- Jonathan Bell
Institutions
- Nothing
- Bose
- Sony
- Technics
- FiiO
- Audio-Technica
- Philips
- Wallpaper*
- things magazine
Locations
- United Kingdom