LONDON— Tech startup Nothing launched its new Nothing's Headphones (1) Pro on Thursday. The premium over-ear device promises users a revolutionary listening experience. It features absolutely no sound at all. Company engineers spent three years removing every audio component from the chassis.
The Sound of Nothing
The device costs $399. The high price tag reflects the intensive labor required to vacuum-seal the ear cups. This process ensures that no external or internal sound waves can ever vibrate. This unique design puts listeners in an acoustic void. It simulates the quietest depths of outer space.
"We wanted to honor our name," said Marcus Bellweather, Senior VP of Playlist Emotional Intelligence at Spotify. "Modern audio is far too loud. We believe consumers want to pay premium prices for total peace. Our tests show that users feel nothing, hear nothing, and think nothing while wearing them."
Studio Grade Emptiness
The product targets professional studio environments. Producers can now mix tracks without the distraction of music. The sleek glass and metal frame contains no wires. It contains no drivers. It does not even feature a Bluetooth chip. The heavy materials simply press against the skull to block out ambient reality.
Pop culture icons have already embraced the silent movement. BTS superstar V signed on as the global brand ambassador. He appeared in promotional photos staring blankly into the middle distance. He looked incredibly stylish. He also looked profoundly deaf.
At press time, customers reported that the Nothing's Headphones (1) Pro worked best when kept inside the box, in another room, under a heavy blanket.
