Nothing Launches Headphone (1) Pro with Triple Drivers and BTS Ambassador V
Nothing has released its flagship Headphone (1) Pro, featuring a triple-driver architecture, advanced noise cancellation, and a unique flat EQ switch for studio use. Priced at $399, the headphones are backed by a new global ambassador, BTS member V, and are available in black and white.
Key points
- The Headphone (1) Pro uses a triple-driver system: a 40mm bass dynamic driver, a midrange dynamic driver, and a treble xMEMS driver.
- The headphones include a physical switch to disable EQ and spatial audio, creating a neutral 'flat' profile for audio professionals.
- Active noise cancellation is powered by a 10-microphone array and improved ear cushions, with battery life reaching 68 hours with ANC off.
- BTS member V has been named the global brand ambassador, debuting in a campaign shot in Seoul to promote the new product.
- The device supports high-fidelity audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz via USB-C and is priced at $399 or £349.
Background
Nothing previously launched the Headphone (1) and the more affordable Headphone (a), the latter of which sold out quickly after a campaign with Charli XCX. The new Pro model sits at the top of the brand's over-ear range, following a trend of adding customization features to premium audio gear.
How outlets are covering it
What Hi-Fi? emphasizes the 'over-engineered' nature of the triple-driver setup and the battery life trade-offs compared to the original model. The Verge highlights the unique 'Flat EQ' switch developed with Metropolis Studios, noting it is a rare feature for consumer headphones. The Hollywood Reporter focuses on the marketing angle, detailing the partnership with BTS star V and the campaign's focus on creative expression.
Why it matters
The launch positions Nothing as a serious competitor in the premium audio market by targeting both audiophiles and studio professionals with a specialized neutral sound profile, while leveraging high-profile celebrity endorsements to drive brand visibility.
What to watch
Consumers can purchase the Headphone (1) Pro starting September 29, 2026, through Nothing's website, Amazon, and Best Buy locations in North America.
- Nothing's flagship wireless headphones are "ludicrously over-engineered" to deliver its "best listening experience ever" What Hi-Fi?
- Nothing’s new flagship Headphone 1 Pro put you in the studio The Verge
- BTS’ V Becomes Nothing’s New Global Brand Ambassador Hypebeast
- BTS Superstar V Named Global Brand Ambassador for Nothing as He Models New Headphones The Hollywood Reporter
- Nothing Debuts $399 ‘Pro’ Headphones with Glass, Metal Design Bloomberg.com
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