Thursday, July 18th 2024

Dyson Introduces the US$500 OnTrac Headphones

Today, Dyson unveils its first high-fidelity, audio-only headphones: the Dyson the new headphones. Offering best-in-class noise cancellation, these headphones deliver up to 55 hours of immersive listening. With over 2,000 customisable colour combinations for outer caps and ear cushions, each ear cushion is crafted from ultra-soft microfiber and high-grade foam for superior comfort and acoustic seal. Multi-pivot gimbal arms and a uniquely positioned battery in the headband ensure balanced weight distribution.

"Dyson's audio engineering mission is to preserve the integrity of the artist's sound wave, free from interference. We also wanted to create a set of headphones that people would cherish, be excited by, and be proud of. With over 30 years of experience in aeroacoustics, we've mastered sound physics. By reducing noise through in-house anechoic chambers and expert engineers, we've applied and further expanded our audio knowledge to develop the Dyson OnTrac headphones. Our first over-ear audio only headphones deliver best-in-class ANC, exceptional sound quality, and all-day comfort through unique materials, design and customisation." - Jake Dyson, Chief Engineer
Customisable with Durable Materials and Premium Finishes
The Dyson OnTrac comes in four colourways, each precision-crafted with unique, durable finishes designed by Jake Dyson and our CMF team. Inspired by the CNC manufacturing process, options include CNC Aluminium, Copper, and Nickel. The Ceramic Cinnabar variant has a ceramic-feel painted finish. In addition to these four colourways, you are able to customise your Dyson OnTrac with custom outer caps and ear cushions in various colours and finishes.

Audio Research & Development
Dyson is known for pioneering new technologies, entering unexpected fields. Each project starts with fundamental research and a scientific understanding. Within the audio category, Dyson engineers prioritise preserving the integrity of sound. The goal is to reproduce sound as accurately as the original recording or mix, free from distortion or noise pollution. Achieving this requires a deep understanding of acoustics and psychoacoustics, which Dyson engineers have developed over years of creating products that move air.

Dyson has built a world class team over 30 years with extensive knowledge of acoustic and noise reduction techniques. The team is constantly evolving, building knowledge around audio reproduction, noise cancelling, and electro-acoustic design.

Best-in-Class Noise Cancellation
To create an optimal listening environment, the Dyson OnTrac features a custom Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) algorithm which uses 8 microphones, sampling external sound 384,000 times a second. This combines with superior materials and carefully designed internal geometry to cancel up to 40dB of unwanted noise.

Enhanced Sound Range
With 40 mm, 16-ohm neodymium speaker drivers and advanced audio signal processing, the Dyson OnTrac ensures that every note or word is delivered with precision. The headphones reproduce frequencies from as low as 6 Hertz to as high as 21,000 Hertz, providing deep sub-bass that you can feel, and clear highs at the upper end of the frequency range. Meanwhile, the speaker housing tilted 13˚ towards the ear for a more direct audio response.

55-Hour Battery Life with ANC
With up to 55-hour battery life, Dyson OnTrac provides up to two weeks of listening even with ANC enabled. The two high-capacity lithium-ion battery cells are suspended in the headband for more even weight distribution. To switch between ANC on and off, simply double tap on either ear cup.

Engineered for All-Day Comfort and Acoustics
Certified comfortable by US Ergonomics4, Dyson OnTrac unites comfort and acoustics with precision. Select materials and ergonomic design ensure a superior acoustic seal and lasting comfort. High-grade foam cushions and multi-pivot gimbal arms relieve ear pressure, while battery positioning in the headband evenly distributes weight. Soft micro-suede ear cushions and optimized clamp force provide a consistent fit across diverse head sizes.

MyDyson App
The MyDyson app, includes real-time sound tracking that monitors in-ear and external volume, alerting users to potentially harmful levels.

The MyDyson app also enables owners to choose between three custom EQ modes: Bass Boost, Neutral and Enhanced.

Additional features:
  • Head Detect: Capacitive sensors detect when earcups are removed from the ears, signalling to pause your audio. Audio resumes automatically once replaced.
  • Intuitive Joystick: Easily play, pause, skip, fast forward, and rewind tracks, or hold down for voice commands.
  • Crystal-Clear Calls: Dual beam-forming microphones pick up your voice clearly, not outside noise.
  • Real-time sound tracking: Continuously monitors in-ear and external volume, and indicates potentially harmful levels through live reports in the MyDyson App.
[Editor's note: The Dyson OnTrac MSRP is US$500 with replacement caps being priced at US$50]

Source: Dyson
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33 Comments on Dyson Introduces the US$500 OnTrac Headphones

#26
TheLostSwede
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unwind-protectSo these are bluetooth only, no cable?
There seems to be a cable option.

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gurusmi
Double-ClickI'll assume #1 is Miele?
In germany Miele is too expensive to be #1.
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#28
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gurusmiIn germany Miele is too expensive to be #1.
Sebo? Now I gotta know, you're killing me lol.
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unwind-protect
TheLostSwedeThere seems to be a cable option.

That might just be a cable-to-bluetooth adapter. Good spot either way.
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#30
gurusmi
Double-ClickSebo? Now I gotta know, you're killing me lol.
I cannot say something about the whole world if i only know a bit of it. ;) Right now i am in germany and so i have only that view. Let's see where i will be next. Plans for relocating out of the EU starts to exist in my head. But that will be a major project. Relocating my company, relocating me. All with minimal losses in revenues while the project runs.
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#31
FoulOnWhite
gurusmiIn germany Miele is too expensive to be #1.
Miele is good quality stuff though. Dyson stuff is over complicated and too expensive. I mean how many tens of moving parts do you need in a hoover, a motor, and some sort of rotor, dysons have umpteen rotors etc etc. In the UK i see a lot of them dumped outside with some failure. All their stuff seems to be overly complex and expensive. Maybe it's just made for middle class fools with money to burn.
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#32
sLowEnd
randomUserHow is Dyson still in business. Their products are low quality and overpriced. They treat customers like garbage and still manages to stay alive.
Do people these days really are masochists? So they like being treated like sh..t
Because of adverse selection

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adverse_selection
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#33
gurusmi
FoulOnWhiteMiele is good quality stuff though. Dyson stuff is over complicated and too expensive. I mean how many tens of moving parts do you need in a hoover, a motor, and some sort of rotor, dysons have umpteen rotors etc etc. In the UK i see a lot of them dumped outside with some failure. All their stuff seems to be overly complex and expensive. Maybe it's just made for middle class fools with money to burn.
Well. Dyson vacuums look complicated. Just take a look towards BMW, Mercedes, Audi. They also look real complicated. In general nobody needs that kind of electronics for driving a car. But everybody says that this level of electronics is because of the american and chinese market.

I own a Bosch vacuum since at least 12 years. still running real good. My headphones are Hifiman Sundara.
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