Nothing has a new face for its audio line. The London-based brand introduced V of BTS as its Global Brand Ambassador, alongside the Philippine arrival of the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro, its most advanced pair of over-ear headphones to date. Priced at PhP25,490, the headphone opens for pre-orders on October 1, 2026.
The launch follows our earlier report on the leaked Headphone (1) Pro renders, which pointed to a premium tier above the current Headphone (1).
Nothing Headphone (1) Pro Brings a Triple-Driver Setup
Most over-ear headphones rely on a single 40mm dynamic driver per ear, which means one speaker covers bass, mids and treble. The Headphone (1) Pro splits that work three ways. A 40mm bass dynamic driver handles the low end, a precision dynamic driver covers the midrange where vocals sit, and a treble xMEMS driver uses a silicon diaphragm for faster transients on cymbals and sharp synth notes. Together they span a 20Hz to 40kHz range.
Nothing says the bass driver gains 15 percent more punch and 26 percent more sensitivity through a new dual-magnetic system. Both ear cups carry 9H Panda glass panels that show hints of the driver layout, paired with aluminium and titanium. The refined internal architecture brings the weight down to 327 grams.
Tuned with Metropolis Studios and Stronger Adaptive ANC
Nothing worked with the engineers at London’s Metropolis Studios on a dedicated Flat EQ Switch that gives producers a neutral profile. A Studio B Dynamic Spatial Audio mode recreates the acoustic character of one of the studio’s flagship rooms, and five new Custom EQ profiles are tuned around British music.
Noise cancellation gets Nothing’s best real-time Adaptive ANC, built on a 10-microphone system that filters surroundings more accurately, especially in wind or traffic. The ear cushions were redesigned with an 8mm silicone baffle wall for a stronger seal, while a wider headband with thicker padding spreads the weight. Battery life reaches up to 68 hours with ANC off, and the headphone carries an IP52 rating with fast charging support.
V Fronts the Campaign, Pre-Orders Open on October 1
The campaign was shot in Seoul by Dorothea Sing Zhang. V joins Charli xcx, who signed on as a Nothing Global Brand Ambassador and shareholder in Spring 2026, and follows Club Nothing (R), the music fund Nothing launched over the summer.
V said, “I’m excited to be part of this bold new chapter with Nothing. Headphone (1) Pro is a design grounded in creative expression, and I look forward to our journey together.”
Carl Pei, Co-Founder and CEO of Nothing, said, “V has an instinct for fearless experimentation. He’s always pushing into different sounds and styles – he follows his creative instincts, not tried-and-tested formulas, and that’s exactly what we wanted to capture with Headphone (1) Pro. We’ve built it to give people more freedom and flexibility in everyday listening. V was the perfect choice as we define technical excellence for the next generation of creatives.”
In the Philippines, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro is priced at PhP25,490. Pre-orders open on October 1, 2026 through Digital Walker, open_source by Beyond the Box, the Nothing PH Shopee Mall, the Digital Walker website, and Digital Walker’s Shopee Mall store. It will also reach select Beyond the Box retail stores, the Nothing PH Lazada Mall, Digital Walker’s Lazada Mall, and the Digital Walker TikTok Shop at a later date.
Giancarlo Viterbo
Giancarlo Viterbo is a Filipino Technology Journalist, blogger and Editor of gadgetpilipinas.net, He is also a Geek, Dad and a Husband. He knows a lot about washing the dishes, doing some errands and following instructions from his boss on his day job. Follow him on twitter: @gianviterbo and @gadgetpilipinas.
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