DROP + Grell OAE1 Wired Open-Back Headphones – Axel Grell Design, Biocellulose Drivers, Wide Soundstage – Black

Price: $67.99
(as of May 04, 2026 06:14:15 UTC – Details)

Experience a new approach to personal audio with the Drop + Grell OAE1 Open-Back Headphones. Designed to replicate how we naturally hear sound, the OAE1 features a unique front-firing driver geometry that positions audio in front of the listener rather than inside the head. This innovative design works with the natural shape of your ears to create a more realistic and speaker-like listening experience. Combined with an open-back structure, the result is a wide, airy soundstage with impressive depth and spatial accuracy. At the core of the OAE1 are biocellulose dynamic drivers, engineered to deliver balanced, high-fidelity sound. Enjoy controlled bass, detailed mids, and smooth highs across a wide range of music genres, from acoustic recordings to complex mixes. Developed by renowned audio engineer Axel Grell, the OAE1 reflects decades of expertise in headphone design and acoustic tuning. Every element is crafted to provide clarity, precision, and immersion. Ideal for home listening, these wired open-back headphones are best suited for quiet environments where you can fully appreciate their expansive sound and natural presentation.

Tech Specs:
Headphone type: Open-back, Ear coupling: Over-ear, Drivers: Biocellulose dynamic drivers, Sound characteristic: Front oriented diffuse field equalization, Adaption to the individual hearing curve: Soundfield pinna interaction, Nominal impedance: 38 ohms, Frequency response: 12 – 32,000 Hz (-3 dB), 06 – 44,000 Hz (-10 dB), Sound pressure level (SPL): 106 dB (at 1 kHz 1 VRMS), Total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.05% (at 1 kHz 100 dB), Weight (without cable): 375 g
FRONT-FIRING DRIVER DESIGN FOR NATURAL SOUND: Innovative driver placement in front of the ears mimics real-world listening, creating a more natural, speaker-like presentation with improved imaging and realism
OPEN-BACK DESIGN FOR WIDE SOUNDSTAGE: Open-back earcups allow air and sound to flow freely, delivering an expansive, airy soundstage with enhanced spatial depth and immersive detail
BIOCELLULOSE DRIVERS FOR HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO: Precision-tuned dynamic drivers provide rich bass, clear mids, and smooth highs for a balanced, detailed listening experience across music genres
DESIGNED BY AXEL GRELL: Created by renowned headphone engineer Axel Grell, known for iconic audiophile designs, bringing advanced acoustic innovation to a modern listening experience
IDEAL FOR HOME AND CRITICAL LISTENING: Wired, open-back design is optimized for home use, offering accurate, immersive sound for audiophiles, music enthusiasts, and studio-style listening sessions