Remember the headphones with a built-in valve amp? There's a new version with improved active noise cancellation and better protection from interference
- Écoute unveil improved TH2 headphones
- Use valve pre-amps for analog sound
- They're not cheap!
British audio brand Écoute — no, not French, despite the name — wowed us in January 2025 by sticking valve amps into headphones for a classy hi-fi appeal. And now it's done it again, but apparently better.
The Écoute TH2 promise improved noise cancellation, a more comfortable fit, design tweaks to reduce chances of microphonic interference in the valves — and, most importantly, improved sound quality. The brand hasn't changed the make-up of its cans, just made some adjustments and improvements.
The new cans use a redesigned resonance chamber to improve bass and reinforced shielding to avoid the interference with the analog valve design.
Getting tubular
Despite being an older form of tech, valve amps are beloved amongst audiophiles because they're an analog form of amplification, giving a warm and natural sound while offering loads of...
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