PERFECT TUNING
GOES BY MANY
NAMES
WE CALL IT THE X1
BAD MONITORING
STEALS YOUR GRAMMY
*Most studios do not have a truly flat frequency response. They have modal dips and peaks that even software can't even out. The X1 fixes this with room independance and flat tuning, allowing your monitoring to rival the flattest studios in the world.
FLAT SOUND FROM LAPTOPS TO ANALOG CONSOLES
No room treatment required. The X1 individual calibration follows you to any device. Plugin independent.
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Plugin & direct EQ support
Run the USC calibration as a plugin on your laptop or as direct EQ values on any hardware e.g. RME Total Mix, UA Console, MOTU Control, Neumann Monitor Mission and any DSP enabled audio interface or analog EQ strips.
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Individually calibrated -
using the power of AI processing
Every X1 unit is individually tested and calibrated to fix any frequency response deviations from material and acoustics. The AI analytical power enables finetuning the X1 with another layer of precision.
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Studio, FOH and car emulations
The USC II plugin features studio, front-of-house (FOH), and car emulations, expertly preset by OLLO and powered by Realphones technology.
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Stereo, spatial and Harman targets
The X1 default calibration is optimized for stereo mixing and translation. With just one click, you can switch to spatial audio mixing in binaural mode or use the popular Harman target to cross-check your mix.
*Available only with the USC II plugin.
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BUILT FOR ENDURANCE
Life is too short to spend it wearing cheap plastic injection molded headphones on your head pretending you're well equipped for success.
DURABLE BY DESIGN
Handbuilt from American walnut, Aluminium, Stainless steeel, Artificial leather, and Silicone. Backed up with a 5-year limited warranty.
SERVICEABLE WITH HOME TOOLS
All parts are exchangeable using home tools and available in the webstore.
EASY MAINTENANCE
When it's time, you can easily replace worn out parts of the X1 right at home. No special skills needed – anyone can handle it.
QUICK SETUP
Plug them in, put them on, and hit play. Share with your colleagues quickly without needing to adjust the headband.
EASY TO DRIVE
Custom made low impedance drivers play loud on just about any device.
K-METERING SETUP
Complete instructions for setting up K-metering with the X1 studio headphones can be found in the secure login area once you've made your purchase.
R&D TO THE BRICK WALL LIMITS
Neutral and flat sound signature was perfected in close R&D collaboration with 25+ award winning audio engineers working with Adele, U2, SIA, Lady Gaga, Usher, Depeche Mode, Sting, Björk and many more.
"For me, the S5X was already the creme de la creme and partner in crime to get all these mixes and productions done reliably. But the X1 is a game changer and it feels like I’m listening to the productions from another dimension."
- ADRIAN PARZENTNY
Produce Like A Pro, Karim Ziad, Mehdi Nassouli, Noam Vazana , Lala Tamar, Tarwa N-Tiniri, Keke (Newen Afrobeat)
Engineering DNA
technical specifications
Feature | Specification |
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Style | Open back, Over the ear |
Frequency range* | 5 Hz - 22 kHz sweep 1/3 oct p-p range 9.8 dBSPL +/- 1dB |
SPL/sensitivity* | 101 dBSPL @ 1kHz RMS3dB @ 0 dBu |
Impedance* | ~32 ohm - works with all devices |
Speaker type and size | Dynamic, 50mm |
Magnet type | Neodymium |
Membrane | Composite Pu+PET patented pattern |
THD & 2nd* | <0.05% & <0.02% @ 94 dB SPL @ 1kHz |
Ear pads diameter in/out | 57,5mm/95mm |
Ear pads material | Acoustic foam with perforated artificial leather and velour |
Ear cups material | American walnut |
Headband material | Stainless steel and silicone |
Cable termination | Detachable 2 meters long Y 2.5mm mini jack |
Connector | 3.5mm jack with an adapter to 6.3mm jack |
Calibration | Unit Specific Calibration included |
Weight ex. cable | 390 g (0.8 lb) |
International warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
Trial period - Money back | 90 days from delivery date when purchased directly from OLLO Audio |
Product classification | EN 60268-7-IEC-DCLO-32R0-2 |
*data capturing standard | EN 60268-7 with IEC 60318-1, sweep signal, output 1ohm, 100Hz-10kHz tolerance +/- 1dB, USC calibration disabled |
The Anatomy of Sound
- Dynamic Neodymium speaker
- 50mm diameter, composite Pu+PET membrane with patented pattern
- 32 Ohms
- 101 dBSPL @ 1kHz RMS3dB @ 0 dBu 1ohm output - that makes them work with smart devices too
- Left / right matched speakers (+/-1dB SPL tolerance, sweep, range 100Hz-10kHz in the free field at 1cm distance)
- Replaceable using home tools
- Earpads with outer diameter of 95mm (3.75in), an inner diameter of 57.5mm (2.25in) and a depth of a 20mm (0.8in), +/-2.55mm. Made of artificial leather and velour.
- THD & 2nd <0.05% & <0.02% @ 94 dB SPL @ 1kHz with sweep source measured with IEC 60318-1 ear simulator.
- Variation in frequency response in band from 5Hz to 22kHz ~9.8 dBSPL +/- 1dB SPL using sweep and IEC 60318-1 ear simulator.
- Front-to-back air pressure equalization controlled with Saati flow resistor 3.2Ohms(²)/1cm².
- Ex-centric and angled speaker in a conical radiation chassis with an optimal sound stage for best translation of instrument positions in stereo or immersive formats.
- Frequency response calibrated for best translation of balance and artificially placed objects in stereo or downmixed (binaural) immersive projects.
- Clamping force set to achieve target frequency response with industry-standard bitragional diameter of 14.3cm (KEMAR) on IEC60318-4 ear simulator.
- Artificial leather strap and powder coated stainless spring steel are both replaceable using home tools.
- 360 earcups rotation and self adjusting strap for quick and easy head size adjustments.
- 2m long (6.5ft) and easy detachable silicone cable with enameled OFC core to ensure minimal signal distortion and long life.
- Screw-on adapter from 3.5mm to 6.3mm jacks (1/8 to 1/4 inch)
Calibration is the "final mile" in delivering perfectly flat frequency response. All our headphones are very well tuned out of the box and measured in quality control. By measuring every individual unit we can capture any deviations in sound quality that comes from material tolerances for a specific unit. Calibration fixes these and frequency response beyond what's possible with acoustic design alone.Unit specific calibration can achieve an incredibly low tolerance of approximately ~1dB to the selected frequency target. For illustration purpose, generic software calibrations like Sonarworks Sound ID or Waves NX can only achieve about ~3dB.Unit Specific Calibration II (USC II) includes a software plugin (powered by Realphones) and a calibration data file generated using the power of AI processing. The plugin comes in AU, VST and AAX format for Mac and Win users and is also available in standalone version. The calibration data file is in XPS format that enables manual export of exact EQ values to any 3rd party EQ plugin or DSP enabled hardware; for example: RME TotalMix, Neumann Mission Control, UA console and others.Calibration includes:
- OLLO USC II plugin (AU, VST, AAX)
- OLLO USC II standalone app (Mac and Win)
- USC II calibration data file compatible with Realphones and Waves Nx
- Open data file for easy export to any 3rd party EQ or DSP enabled hardware
powered by Realphones
Read more about individual calibration
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Delivery Times:
- standard shipping: 10-18 days.
- DHL or FedEx Express: 2 days.
We offer 90 days trial period on all our products. So you can take the time to test them out and make a decision. In case you wish to return them, you need to send them to us. We will refund your purchase but exclude any duties, levies and shipping back to us. For details reach out to our support.
You can purchase directly from us. Express delivery is usually in 2 days. We also have US based resellers and Amazon stores.
We have a list of resellers you can explore or buy directly from us. Most destinations are available. If your country is not on the shipping list in the checkout, please write to support@olloaudio.com and we'll maually check for delivery options to your address. You can also use WhatsApp support number 00386 69 71 28 41.
At this time we do not have balanced option available. You can find some generic options on Amazon or similar stores. The tip for both channels is the positive. If you wish to make your own cable, here's the wiring diagram.
We have service center in the USA, UK and the EU. Reach to support for details.
We believe in fair pricing all year long.
Free beats, gigs and mixes are all disrescpectful and are killing the industry. Everyone should be paid fairly and accordingly. So we do not offer discounts per se (not even on Black Friday and Cyber Monday) as we don't support that mentality.
We do lower the price when there is a good reason to do so. And we have three!
1. B STOCK UNITS
B stock items are sonically exactly the same as A stock but with minor cosmetic imperfections. These are brand new, unused units. Limited offer to when such units are available! Check availability here.
2. OFFER FOR STUDENTS
We’re aware that being at the beginning of your career can be hard. We have an offer to support all the audio-related students and teachers with a 25% discount on our headphones. To get this offer, please reach out to us with your student or teacher ID via this form, so we can verify eligibility and grant you a student status with us.
3. ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
Our community is at the heart of everything we do. Engineers, creators and artists participate in the process of developing all of our products. If you work as a full-time audio engineer, musician, or in a similar audio-related profession and share the passion for pro-audio, you can apply to join. The endorsement community is the cornerstone for our R&D team. We take their feedback very seriously. Interested? You can apply here.
Wondering who's in the community?
Generic calibration software typically hits a tolerance of around 3dB from their target, often based on the Harman curve or something similar. In contrast, OLLO headphones are acoustically flat, with a tighter tolerance of about 2dB to our studio headphones standard without any software calibration.
This means they match our target curve more closely without any calibration than when using generic plugins to "correct" them.
Generic calibration means taking the average response of a few units and using that for any unit as the source data set. Imagine measuring a few generic rooms and apply their EQ settings to your room?! You'd never do that, of course not.
That's why they're limited to about ~3dB tolerance accuracy and can never achieve the level of precision of the USC calibration you get with us.
How do we achieve that?
The USC removes manufacturing variances and enhances frequency response beyond what's typically possible (with acoustics only) for each individual unit.
This is achievable because we meticulously test each unit during quality control, allowing us to customize the calibration precisely for that unit.
Generic calibration software solutions often advertise "individual calibration services," which require you to send in your headphones and pay a premium. For instance, Sonarworks charges €149 for this service, plus shipping costs and an additional €99 for the Sound ID license, totaling nearly €300.
With OLLO USC, you receive individual calibration and the USC license included when you purchase our headphones or as a flat-rate €49 upgrade for older models!
For the geeks disecting every word:
A tolerance of ~0.5 is generally acceptable in our official reports and documentation. This does not include HRTF - KB500 by GRAS resonances, as we avoid correcting anything with a Q factor above 1.2. This limitation is due to the current capabilities of ear simulators on the market, which can lead to poor sound quality if there's a mismatch between the simulator's and the end user's HRTF. We utilize a variety of systems, ear simulators, sources, and targets, and we always clearly specify the tools and methods used near any claims, charts, or datasets we present. For instance, we detail smoothing steps, source signals, and compensations applied. When referencing competitors' claims, we rely on their officially published materials or data obtained in the lab using well-defined and disclosed scientific methods and tools. We mention their brands or product names strictly for comparative purposes (fair use). It's worth noting that they produce excellent products.
If you're using the 2.0 edition or later, you can import the calibration file directly. Otherwise, you'll need to manually input the calibration values into the EQ section of the plugin.
Thank you for your support! You can keep using the USC I with all types of headphones, including the X1. Feel free to also use the USC II and import your calibration file from the USC I seamlessly. It's perfectly fine to have both plugins installed on your system.