The Drop + Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones
Re-engineer the Audio Experience
SAN
FRANCISCO, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Drop, a
leading community-driven e-commerce brand, and audio pioneer
Axel Grell have achieved a new
pinnacle in stereo imaging and audio engineering with the Drop +
Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones. Leveraging Grell's three decades
of audio engineering and product development experience designing
some of the industry's most iconic headphones, the driver-forward,
open-around-ear OAE1 headphones lean into the structure of the
human ear to achieve a more natural and realistic sound field much
closer to a speaker listening experience.
The most notable aspect of the Drop + Grell OAE1s is the radical
and acute placement of the drivers in front of and away from the
ears, enabling the sound field from the transducers to take
advantage of the ears natural structure to direct sound into the
ear canal. The open-around-ear design minimizes acoustic
reflections and controlling sound pressure, with the culmination of
both innovations resulting in improved stereo imaging, a natural
sound field, and the uncovering of the deepest dimensions of any
song.
"Our ears are as individual as fingerprints, so when you put a
driver right on top of the eardrum like most headphones do, it will
sound good for some and bad for others," shares Grell. "By
positioning the driver in front of the ear, we're bringing the
natural geometry of the ear into the sound forming process,
allowing the brain to equalize the sound. Combined with its
open-around-ear design, these signature headphones create a rich
and pure audio experience."
Drop + Grell OAE1 Specifications
- Frequency Response: 12–32,000 Hz (-3db) 6–44,000 Hz
(-10db)
- Transducer principal: Dynamic
- Ear coupling: Circumaural
- Sound characteristic: Front oriented loudness diffuse field
equalization
- Adaption to the individual hearing curve: Soundfield pinna
interaction
- Nominal impedance: 38 ohms
- Sound pressure level at 1kHz 1VRMS: 106 dB
- Maximum long term input power: 500mW
- THD at 1kHz 100dB: 0.05%
- Weight (without cable): 365g
"To be able to bring Axel's audio vision to life at Drop with
the OAE1 is incredibly gratifying," said Lukas Mondoux at Drop. "Other products touched
by Axel's genius have been among the most popular and well-rated
among audio aficionados and our Drop community for years, so we
have no doubt this new level of natural, pure audio will delight
audiophiles."
The Drop + Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones are a limited-edition
product with only 1,000 pieces available for pre-order at
$349 (MSRP $399). For more information about the Drop +
Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones, please
visit: https://drop.com/buy/drop-grell-oae1-signature-headphones
About Axel
Grell
Axel Grell has
been in love with music as long as he can remember, building his
first loudspeakers at just 12 years old. He spent two decades
working as the head Acoustic Engineer for Sennheiser, heading up
the development of many highly-acclaimed headphones including the
legendary HD580, HD600, HD650, HD800, and the HE-1. Over the years,
Grell has continued to refine his knowledge and experience of
recreating great sound, branching out so that his audio expertise,
untethered thinking, and entrepreneurial nature continue to push
innovation in the field.
About CORSAIR & Drop
CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR) is a
leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear
and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts.
From award-winning PC components and peripherals, to premium
streaming equipment and smart ambient lighting, CORSAIR delivers a
full ecosystem of products that work together to enable everyone,
from casual gamers to committed professionals, to perform at their
very best.
In July 2023 CORSAIR acquired
certain assets of Drop, a passionate group of creators who tap into
the feedback and insights from its enthusiast community – millions
strong – to design and curate Drop's selection of enthusiast
products. Drop is continuously broadening its workspace product
focus into new categories to ensure it brings its community the
technology they need to thrive.
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