NO RACK. NO STACK. NO COMPROMISE.

What if your hi-fi system didn’t sit on a shelf—
but rather on your head?

écoute is the world’s first and only headset with dual-mono amplification and a built-in vacuum tube preamp stage—the warmth of tubes, the separation of monoblocks, and the freedom to move.

BUILT FOR THOSE WHO LISTEN.

It's not about replacing your system.
It's about taking its soul with you.

écoute began with a simple question: how do we make the sound of a high-end system portable—without compromise?

The answer is architecture. Not effects. Not emulation. A signal path that mirrors a serious two-channel rig:

→ A reference-grade DAC captures every detail in the source
→ A true valve preamp breathes life into the midrange
→ Dual-mono amplification maintains channel separation and dimensionality
→ Firmware-level DSP tuning lets you shape your voicing precisely to your taste

Wearable. Portable. Built for real-world listening—without abandoning the principles of hi-fi that made you fall in love with listening.

Shop Now

Sounds Like A Rack System Because It's Built Like One

Most headphones just play music.
écoute stages it.

At the heart of écoute sits a pair of true valves acting as preamps, shaping the signal with harmonic richness and dimensionality before it reaches discrete paired analog amplifiers. This isn’t an effect layered on after the fact—it’s the same kind of front-end architecture you’d find in a high-end hi-fi system.

The dual-mono signal path keeps channels completely isolated, eliminating crosstalk and preserving imaging with striking clarity. Instruments lock into place. Vocals sound human. Details unfold naturally across a three-dimensional field.

A listening experience that feels grounded, expressive, and intentional—like a proper system. Because it is one.

Why Vacuum Tubes? >>

Dual-Mono vs. Stereo >>

"These headphones don't sound like headphones. They sound like a reference-grade two-channel system"

— Magnetic Magazine

"They sound better than they have any business sounding."

— J.C., (Customer)

"I caught myself doing A/B tests with my home system. Then I gave up. Not because écoute lost—because it didn’t matter."

— Tom S., (Customer)

“What really stood out was the soundstage and realism… It gave everything a sense of space and warmth that felt more like a live performance”

— David M., (CanJam London)

"While I have had some that delivered great audio, these beat all expectations. Honestly, I never knew audio could sound so amazing."

— vonkarolinas (Customer)

LISTEN NOT JUST WHERE YOU WANT— BUT HOW YOU WANT.

Most headphones force you to choose between fidelity and convenience. écoute doesn’t.

Three ways to listen:

→ Bluetooth 5.3: High-resolution wireless LDAC or AAC
→ USB-C: 24-bit / 192kHz lossless digital playback
→ Analog 3.5mm: Active or passive mode, your call

Every input gets routed through the same signal path—the tube preamp and dual-mono amp. So no matter how you connect, you get the same full system-grade performance.

Signal Paths, Explained >>

BECAUSE SOMETIMES LIFE IS LOUD.

The best listening happens in silence.
But silence isn’t always an option.

Noise cancellation was never the goal—hearing every note, every breath, every intention was. When the world gets louder than the music, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is there to protect it—
lowering background noise without lowering the quality of your listening experience.

Transparency Mode is there too, letting the outside world back in just enough to keep you connected—without pulling you out of the music.

When the world forgets to listen, you still can.

YOUR HEADSET. YOUR SOUND.

Most headphones ask you to adapt to their sound. écoute lets you shape yours. With the écoute Tuning App for iOS and Android, your headset becomes more than just a playback device—it’s a tunable instrument.

This isn’t EQ in the traditional sense. The adjustments you make in the app are applied at the firmware level, directly within the DSP—preserving full resolution. There’s no added distortion, no artifacts, no post-processing smear—just clean, high-resolution tuning that respects the integrity of the signal as much as it respects your preferences.

Why does this matter?

Because every ear is different. Every library, every genre, every source brings its own sonic signature. Whether you want a more neutral curve, greater vocal clarity, or a low-end bump, the écoute Tuning App gives you that control—precisely and without compromise.

The écoute Tuning App >>

Download for Apple iOS >>

Download for Android >>

SPECS THAT MATTER

Preamp: Nutube 6P1 dual valve (1 per channel)

Amplification: Discrete Class A/B analog amps (dual-mono)

DAC: built-in 32-bit / 384kHz capable

Drivers: 40mm titanium-coated mylar

Connectivity:
- Bluetooth 5.3 (LDAC, AAC, SBC)
- USB-C digital lossless
- 3.5mm analog

Battery: 1600 mAh, 20+ hours playback

Noise Control: ANC + Transparency Mode

Tuning: Firmware-level via mobile app

Telephony: Mic + voice assistant compatible

Full Spec >>

ARE YOU LISTENING— OR JUST HEARING?

If you know the difference,
you’ll hear it in écoute.

écoute isn’t trying to be like other headsets. Where others attempt to simulate hi-fi, we built it in. Most headphones are merely the endpoints—designed to play what they’re given. écoute is a full signal chain. It’s designed for those who understand what a true system sounds like, and want that experience wherever they listen. Nothing more, and certainly nothing less.

You don’t need to give up your listening room. But now, you don’t need to be in it to listen properly.

Shop Now

From Tubes to Tuning: Insights, Articles & Analysis

CURRENT MODELS

TH1 Satin Aluminum Vacuum Tube Headphones

$899.00

More Info

TH1 Gunmetal Vacuum Tube Headphones

$899.00

More Info

Free worldwide shipping

Estimated delivery time: 10 business days

1-Year Limited Warranty

A year of coverage, a lifetime of listening

Warranty

30 Day Money Back Guarantee

30 days to fall in love—or we’ll take it back

Return Policy

Customer support

Support from those who know—and listen

Contact Us

écoute Audio Inc.