What is the Aedle ODS-1?

Those of you with good memories will know that we have looked at another Aedle product in the past. The VK-1 headphone didn’t necessarily deliver a lethal blow to the challenging pack in terms of its sonic performance but the build, use of materials and general attention to detail that went into them were worthy of note. After a period of relative quiet – the company has focussed on some upgrades and add ons to the VK-1 – they have now launched the ODS-1.

Design & Specs

The ODS-1 is a structured in-ear design that is built around a single dynamic driver per enclosure mated with a single armature for high frequency work. The thinking is logical enough. Armature drivers offer outstanding sensitivity and effortless reproduction of high frequencies but their bass response is dependent on a decent seal in the ear. Conversely, dynamic drivers offer considerably more low end extension but do their best work unencumbered by the need to be full range. Aedle has placed these two drivers in an enclosure that sits in the pinna of the ear and outputs via single port.
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