If there’s one thing Nothing does well, it’s reminding people that tech can still surprise us.

At the launch of Headphone (1) in Kuala Lumpur, you could already tell this wasn’t built to follow trends — it was built to shift them.
This isn’t your average over-ear headphone. It’s part sculpture, part sound machine.

Made in collaboration with KEF, it carries the weight of high-fidelity engineering — but with a lighter mood. Transparent finishes. Tactile buttons. A sense of physicality that most wireless gear has lost.

What stood out to me wasn’t just the audio promise, but the philosophy:

No swipes. No guesswork.
Just a roller, paddle, and button — to bring us back to a more intentional way of listening.

It’s the kind of product that doesn’t yell “look at me.”
It just quietly holds your attention — visually, physically, and maybe eventually, sonically.

I didn’t get to try them on that day.
But in a world where tech often chases speed, Headphone (1) feels like a slow design moment done right.

Pre-orders opened 12 July 2025. Available via Nothing.tech, Lazada, Shopee, and selected retailers