Nothing’s Headphone 1 Pro targets the studio crowd

The headset departs from the industry trend of pushing heavy EQ customization. While many manufacturers, including Apple with its recent iOS 27 update, lean into software-driven sound shaping, Nothing is moving in the opposite direction. The Headphone 1 Pro includes a triple-driver design and support for Auracast, but its primary draw is the ability to bypass internal DSP entirely. When the switch is toggled, users hear the raw output, stripping away the artificial coloration found in the company's default 'Balanced' setting, which typically emphasizes mids and highs.

This design collaboration with Metropolis Studios—the facility where Mark Ronson recorded Amy Winehouse’s Back in Black—signals an attempt to bridge the gap between consumer electronics and professional studio tools. By offering a clean, flat response, Nothing hopes to attract creators who need to hear their mix exactly as it was recorded, free from the heavy-handed processing that often defines modern wireless audio.