The OLLO story

From a Garage to a Global Brand: The Story of OLLO Audio
Most great ideas start with curiosity. For OLLO Audio, it began with a simple yet ambitious question: how do you bring the immersive sound of a studio environment into a headphone experience? That journey led to not just a company but to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mixing on headphones.

The Birth of OLLO Audio
Before OLLO became a recognized name in the world of professional audio, Rok, was experimenting with tactile transducers—silent devices that push vibrations directly into materials rather than into the air. The idea was to recreate the feel of a studio’s deep, immersive sound at high volumes but in a personal, headphone-like format. While that initial experiment didn’t perform as expected, it led to a crucial discovery: learning how sound behaves in headphones versus speakers.
That curiosity soon evolved into a hands-on project—building headphones for personal use, testing, and refining them. Friends started asking for their own pairs, and before long, what started as a passion project in a garage became a full-fledged business. One year later, OLLO Audio was born.

Built for Engineers, Designed for Durability
From the very first prototypes, OLLO’s approach was about more than just great sound. The earliest models, handcrafted in Rok’s father’s garage, were built with nuts, bolts, and whatever tools were available. That hands-on, exploratory mindset became a defining philosophy: headphones should be durable, fully repairable, and made to last.
This is why every OLLO model today is designed with replaceable parts, making them some of the most sustainable and long-lasting headphones on the market. In fact, OLLO is so confident in their durability that they offer a five-year warranty.

More Than Just Sound – Aesthetic and Sustainability
It’s not just about how they sound—it’s about how they feel and how they’re made. OLLO headphones avoid plastic as much as possible, using metal and wood to create a design that’s both visually striking and built for longevity. Easy to dismantle, easy to repair—ensuring that every pair can stand the test of time.

The Meaning Behind the Name
Ever wondered what OLLO stands for? It’s actually a combination of the names of Rok’s twin sons—Oliver and Lovro. When looking for a brand name, he wanted something that was easy to pronounce worldwide, visually appealing, and carried personal meaning. Thus, OLLO was born.

The Future of OLLO
From a garage-built prototype to a global brand trusted by professionals, OLLO Audio has stayed true to its roots—creating high-quality, sustainable, and repairable headphones that redefine how we experience sound. The journey that started with a question continues to push boundaries, proving that passion, experimentation, and craftsmanship can lead to something truly extraordinary.

(Sabalmoza, a band that plays together for 20 years, since Rok's teenage years)

(picture 2016, prototyping first-ever OLLO headphones)

(picture 2019, Startup of the year nationwide ceremony. Rok is second from the left)

(OLLO team in 2020; Rok, Kaja, Mojca, David, Matija and Gregor)