ETA Audio
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$500
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ETA Audio
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ETA Audio is a New York maker of handcrafted headphones that builds horn-loading concepts into its designs. It uses proprietary dynamic drivers, including a 50mm graphene-composite driver and a 40mm biocellulose and PET driver, and fits non-magnetic grills intended to reduce wavefront lensing. Each headphone is matched and tuned individually before it ships. The O² uses a graphene diaphragm in an aluminum frame, and the Mini Semi-Closed is a compact semi-closed model for everyday listening. ETA also sells tube and solid-state amplifiers, cables and earpads, and backs its products with a five-year warranty.

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Every ETA headphone uses the maker's own dynamic driver with a non-magnetic grill, which keeps imaging and transients clean. Ada, with its 40mm biocellulose driver and internal port plugs, gives a tighter bass presentation. O² moves to a 50mm graphene driver and a TPU driver mount, so the on-ear design gives a wider soundstage with less clamping. ULI, the top model, uses an AlNiCo magnet and a 16 Ω silver-copper voice coil, so it is easy to drive and gives a sweeter decay with lower distortion.

  • Start here. Choose the Mini Semi-Closed if you want a compact folding headphone that keeps outside noise out while still giving an open, spacious sound for travel and desk listening.
  • Sweet spot. O² is for the listener who wants the 50mm graphene driver of the Mini Semi-Closed in a light 200 g open on-ear design, with a roomier presentation and comfort for long sessions.
  • All in. ULI is a separate top tier priced well above everything else, for the buyer who wants the most transparent sound, with a smoother laminar wavefront and more efficient playback than any model below.
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