A GOOD MIX
STARTS IN THE
RECORDING ROOM

Click bleed and uninspired takes from cheap-sounding headphones get into your tracks before you even start mixing.
What an expensive problem to have.

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CLOSED-BACK - RECORDING STUDIO HEADPHONES
  • U-shaped frequency response to feel the groove while performing
  • Reduced ambient sound and bleed volume by 50% (-10dBSPL*)
  • 90 days trial when buying directly from us
  • 5 years limited warranty

  • In stock
  • Backordered, shipping soon
Regular price€539.00
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All EU and US orders include taxes and duties. Orders to other countries exclude taxes; local import taxes or duties may apply at delivery.
  • Closed-Back design: Isolates external sound and reduces sound leakage into the mic by 50%(-10dBSPL*)
  • U-shaped frequency response: A fun and engaging monitoring experience
  • Easy to drive: 32ohm dynamic driver makes R1 very loud with any device
  • Fast-exchange earpads: No tools needed
  • Stainless steel headband: Durability for the battlefield of recording studios
  • Detachable cable: Mini XLR connector compatibility with aftermarket custom cables
  • Easy maintenance: Speaker, earpads, headband, strap and cable are all serviceable using home tools
  • 5 years limited warranty
  • 90 days trial when purchasing directly from us
  • Version: OLLOAUDIO R1 1.0
  • Warning: California Prop 65 FAQs

DESIGNED FOR RECORDING

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Ambient bleed/music isolation

Closed-back design keeps every take clean - no bleed, no clicks, no excuses.
The -10dBSPL* isolation is cutting the external sound volume by half!

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Pilot track/foldback and click isolation

Keeping the backing track and click out of the microphone is difficult when the artist needs high playback volume to feel the groove. The R1 isolation keeps the click track and percussive elements out of the mic as much as possible. Take a listen to hear the bleed from the X1 open-back headphones and compare it with the R1 closed-back headphones.

Recording studio headphones provide stronger isolation to keep the bleed at minimum

Mixing headphones allow the sound to easily escape into the microphone

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U-shaped sound for punchy kicks and clear melodies

Let's be real - flat kills the vibe in a recording session but is necessary in a mixing session. The R1 with U-shaped tuning (clear bass and highs) immerse artists so they can feel the groove without second guessing themselves. They will leave your studio with a perfect take and a smile.

COMFORT FOR LONG SESSIONS

The number one factor in comfort is earpads large enough to fully surround the ears. Cups rotation and tilt is a close second, while the self-adjusting headband ensures effortless handling and a seamless fit from one head to another.

Over-the-ear earpads

Cups rotation for perfect fit

One-size fits all headband strap

DURABILITY

for the idiots visiting your studio that are disrespectful to you and your gear

DURABLE BY DESIGN

Handbuilt from American walnut, Stainless steel, 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 R1 right at home. No special skills needed – anyone can handle it.


You can't listen to music in space.

Sustainability at OLLO is more than just the environment. It’s about making products that last, can be serviced at home for years to come, and are fairly priced all year round. No Black Friday deals that devalue our own work. Free gigs, free beats free whatever are not things any artist or engineer enjoys. We must stand together in keeping the industry sustainable for everyone. It starts with respecting your own work and the work done by your peers.

Rok Gulič, founder and CEO

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

wooden recording studio professional headphones closed-back angle

FREE SHIPPING

Orders above 399€ are shipped free of charge.

90-DAY REFUND POLICY

No questions asked, 90 days money back guarantee.

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Our headphones are built to last. Backed up with a 5-year limited warranty.

SERVICEABILITY

All parts are exchangeable using home tools and available in the webstore.

Engineering DNA

Technical specifications

FEATURE SPECIFICATION
Style Closed back, Over the ear
Frequency range* 5 Hz - 22 kHz sweep 1/3 oct p-p range 13.4 dBSPL +/- 1dB
SPL/sensitivity* 110 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* <0.12% & <0.05% @ 94 dB SPL @ 1kHz
Ear pads diameter in/out 60mm/100mm
Ear pads material Acoustic foam with artificial leather
Ear cups material American walnut
Headband material Stainless steel and silicone
Cable termination Detachable 2 meters long Y mini XLR
Connector 3.5mm jack with an adapter to 6.3mm jack
Calibration Unit Specific Calibration not available
Weight ex. cable 386 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 EN60268-7-IEC-DCSC-32R2, Circumaural closed back dynamic headphones
Isolation of outside noise or music in bands** 5dBSPL(c)@250Hz, 11dBSPL(c)@500Hz, 13dBSPL(c)@1kHz, 25dBSPL(c)@3Khz, 30+dBSPL(c)@>6kHz
Isolation of outside noise or music as average in full range** ~10dBSPL(c); perceived as cut by half
*data capturing standard EN 60268-7 with IEC 60318-1, sweep signal, output 1ohm, 100Hz-10kHz tolerance +/- 1dB
**Source signal and setup pink noise full range 20Hz-20kHz, 90 degrees angle - directly to ear from IEC60318-1, calibrated to 80dBSPL(c)

The Anatomy of Sound

  • Dynamic Neodymium speaker
  • 50mm diameter, composite Pu+PET membrane with patented pattern
  • 32 Ohms
  • 110 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 100mm (3.8in), an inner diameter of 60mm (2.3in) and a depth of a 25mm (0.8in), +/-2.5mm. Made of artificial leather.
  • THD & 2nd <0.12% & <0.05% @ 94 dB SPL @ 1kHz with sweep source measured* with IEC 60318-1 ear simulator.
  • Variation in frequency response in band from 5 Hz - 22 kHz sweep 1/3 oct p-p range 13.4 dBSPL +/- 1dB using sweep and IEC 60318-1 ear simulator.
  • Air pressure equalization controlled with Saati flow resistor 3.2Ohms(²)/1cm².
  • -10dBSPL(c) bidirectional isolation with pink noise as the source and IEC60318-1 simulator for capturing
  • 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.
  • 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) for device connectivity
  • Terminated to dual mini XLR for L and R channel

Not available for recording headphones. Calibration comes with the X1 mixing headphones.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

VAT Refund for EU B2B Companies:

Enter your registration number in the notes field during checkout, and we'll ensure your VAT is refunded accordingly. For any inquiries or assistance, please use our Help Desk.

We currently ship to the EU, USA, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Extra costs, duties or levies:
All EU and US orders include taxes and duties. Orders to other countries exclude taxes; local import taxes or duties may apply at delivery.

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.

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.

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10dB SPL difference is considered double the perceived loudness. That means -10dB SPL isolation halfs the perceived volume of music or noise from the environment into the headphone's cup.

WHERE TO BUY

Available on Amazon, Thomann, Vintage King, Scan-Co UK and many local resellers