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DROP + GRELL OAE1
Launched earlier this year in a limited-edition run, the OAE1 Signature is our first pair of over-ear headphones made by the legendary Axel Grell.
Now, we’re bringing the OAE to a broader audience—with a few small but important changes. The most noticeable change is the subdued black finish. Complementing that finish, there are now large Left and Right indicators on the dust covers inside the earcups to help with orientation and placement. Beyond the aesthetics, the clamping force of the headband has been reduced from 3.5 N to 3 N (Newton Meters) for a slightly more relaxed fit. Finally, the OAE1 will include a single sided 6.3 mm TRS cable with an indicator stripe to help reduce cable insertion errors. Most important, however, is what’s staying the same: the sound. The tuning is identical with the original OAE1 signature.
The Drop + Grell OAE1 Headphones launch on November 13th, 2024. The initial quantity will be limited as we work to ramp up production.
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Rob80b
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Nov 13, 2024
"The initial quantity will be limited as we work to ramp up production. "....any idea on what that quantity will be?
Don't currently need a 2nd pair but it is tempting as the OAE1 has become my go to, having ousted my HD660S2, Neumann NDH30 and Beyerdynamic Amion Home. Guess I did drink the Kool-aid. : )
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MaximMaxim
0
Nov 10, 2024
Grill website says the following about OAE1:
Extremely low tolerances for frequency response, left-right deviation and distortion.
Should we expect close left-right driver matching in this run?
SmithW
26
Nov 12, 2024
MaximMaximWell, your question is direct and concise. Hopefully you get a response in kind.
I didn’t jump on the original drop, so I’m kind of excited to see them back. Were they passable, or more like hard pass-able?
Ovation
70
Nov 13, 2024
My main headphone rig is a Schiit Modi 2 Uber and Magni 2 and the Grells are fine in that rig. If you don’t already have the 6xx or 58x, I might go with one of those first (less money, less quirky design, and proven track record—my 6xx get the most use of all my headphones). But at the cheaper price point of the Grells now, they could be worth a tryout. I don’t know that you’d be missing out on something significant if you skip the Grell option. It’s more, to me, nice to have for a different taste than a must have. If a Grell-based design is something you want to try but have never tried before, and you don’t have unlimited budget, I’d favour the 6xx.
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raansire7
1537
Dec 11, 2024
These sound different than those headphones, and more detailed. It wouldn't be redundant to own them.
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