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Forbes
31-07-2025
- Forbes
Kali Audio Announces The New HP-1 Multi-Reference Wired And Wireless Headphones
Kali Audio has announced the launch of its new HP-1 over-the-ear DSP-powered headphones. Designed for mixing and studio use, the headphones offer a neutral and accurate representation of a mix. They can also let creatives hear how their work might sound on some of the most popular headphones in use today. The HP-1 headphones feature three voicings: Studio provides a transparent and 'accurate sound' that reproduces music faithfully. The next voicing is called Bass-Heavy and replicates the sound of headphones popular with hip-hop and EDM creators. Finally, consumers can reproduce the sound of popular headphones sold alongside many smartphones and computers. The Three Voices Users can switch between the three headphone voicings by pressing a button on the HP-1. An LED on the right ear cup changes color to indicate which tuning has been selected. A voice prompt also tells the user exactly which voicing they are listening to. Although these are wireless headphones, there is the option of using a wired connection via a 3.5mm jack on the headphones. A suitable cable is included in the box. While a wired connection gives the highest fidelity playback for serious studio use, the pair also work wirelessly with Bluetooth and there is support for SBC and AAC codecs. As well as being a pair of studio headphones, the digital signal processor used in the HP-1 enables the headphones to sound like an all-around performer. Other features include active noise cancelling, wireless calling and physical playback buttons on the headphones that enable them to become part of a listener's everyday listening habits. The Kali HP-1 headphones are a closed-back design with a foldable yoke. Kali uses 40mm dynamic drivers with a frequency response of 18Hz to 22 kHz. The headphones have an internal and rechargeable battery can play for up to 40 hours on a full charge and can be recharged with the supplied USB-C cable. The HP-1 ship in a zippered carrying case that protects them when traveling. The Kali Audio HP-1 headphones are available globally from and priced at $199 / £199 / €199.
Forbes
05-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
New DT 990 PRO X Pro Studio Headphones From Beyerdynamic
The new beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X are open-back headphones designed for comfort and a wide ... More soundstage, making them suitable for editing and mixing. The German audio brand has announced the launch of its latest pair of open-back headphones for critical listening and studio editing work. The beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X offer advanced comfort levels and the kind of clarity that has made the headphone brand a firm favorite in studios and with broadcasters like the BBC. The DT 990 PRO X dynamic headphones have an open-back design featuring a detachable cable, high comfort levels and beyerdynamic's renowned STELLAR.45 driver system. The lower impedance rating of 48Ω makes for improved performance across a wider range of devices. The original DT 990 PRO has been used in recording studios since way back in the 1980s. The headphones are known for their detailed sound, affordable price, good comfort levels and the kind of durability that's essential for day-to-day use in the recording studio. In recent years, the DT 990 PRO has earned a following from musicians and producers, including the likes of Flume, Martin Garrix and Metro Boomin. The unmistakable styling of beyerdynamic can be seen in the new beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X open back ... More headphones. The new DT 990 PRO X headphones are for critical listening use such as editing and mixing. Thanks to an expansive soundstage, beyerdynamic claims these headphones will complement studio monitors by offering the kind of precision and clarity that helps audio professionals identify small sonic details or any errors in a mix. 'Most at-home producers have studio monitors that they use to listen back to their mixes, says Kevin Nietsch, Product Manager at beyerdynamic. 'With the DT 990 PRO X, we wanted to create a tool that modern studio professionals didn't already have. The DT 990 PRO X headphones are engineered to magnify subtle mix imperfections that might otherwise go unnoticed – a true companion for studio monitors.' Designed with home studio workflows in mind, the DT 990 PRO X have a 48Ω impedance so they can work with a wider range of playback devices, from professional audio interfaces to portable devices. They also have a detachable 3m mini-XLR to 3.5mm cable with a 6.3mm adapter that makes the headphones compatible with almost any listening device. With a nominal impedance of 48Ω, the beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X can work well with a wide range of ... More devices. At the heart of these new headphones is beyerdynamic's STELLAR.45 driver system. Engineered in Germany, these drivers have a wide frequency range that runs from a rumbling 5Hz up to a bat-squeaking 40,000Hz. They offer high resolution, low distortion and a full dynamic response. Additional features with the DT 990 PRO X include soft velour ear cushions and an ergonomically padded headband to alleviate pressure on top of the listener's head. The headphones also use serviceable components for an extended working life. The beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X studio headphones are available now and priced at $199 from and other authorized retailers. Each pair includes a 3m Mini-XLR to 3.5mm jack cable, a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter and a drawstring carry bag. Driver: STELLAR .45 dynamic. Operating principle: Open. Wearing style: circumaural. Frequency response: 5 – 40,000Hz. Nominal impedance: 48Ω. Weight: 292g (without cable).
