Audeze CRBN2

CRBN2 - Electrostatic Reference Headphone

CRBN² represents the most advanced expression of electrostatic headphone technology to date and marks a new chapter in Audeze’s history of innovation. This model has been developed without regard for convention and combines second-generation carbon nanotube electrostatic drivers with an entirely new acoustic control technology that fundamentally expands what electrostatic sound can deliver.

CRBN² is created for the most uncompromising listener. For those who seek maximum resolution, physical presence, and a three-dimensional soundstage that reaches beyond both traditional dynamic and planar magnetic designs.

HIGHLIGHTS

Electrostatic flagship in the absolute reference class
Second-generation carbon nanotube electrostatic driver
SLAM acoustic technology for physical and controlled bass
Extremely low distortion and exceptional spatial precision
Compatible with all 580-volt Pro Bias electrostatic amplifiers
Lightweight and resonance-controlled construction in exclusive materials
Hand-assembled and individually tested by electrostatic specialists

ELECTROSTATIC SOUND WITH PHYSICAL PRESENCE

CRBN² challenges the classic perception of electrostatic sound. Where this technology has traditionally been associated with lightness and airiness, CRBN² delivers reproduction with both authority and body. The bass range is deep, controlled, and physically grounded in the music, without losing the speed and purity characteristic of electrostatics.

The midrange is extremely open and natural, with tonal accuracy that gives voices and instruments an almost holographic presence. The treble is extended, silky smooth, and completely free of grain, resulting in reproduction with exceptional air and finesse.

SLAM TECHNOLOGY AND SPATIAL CONTROL

The integrated acoustic control in CRBN² actively works with pressure distribution and diaphragm loading in the ear chamber. This ensures more linear movement of the ultra-thin diaphragm and significantly reduces distortion, especially in the lower frequencies.

The result is unusually realistic bass reproduction combined with an extremely stable stereo image. The soundstage appears deep, wide, and layered with a precision that makes it possible to place even the smallest details in space with complete conviction.

SECOND-GENERATION CARBON NANOTUBE DRIVER

At the core of CRBN² is a further developed electrostatic driver based on an ultra-thin diaphragm with embedded carbon nanotubes. This technology enables a far more uniform electrostatic force distribution across the entire diaphragm surface, providing improved control, higher efficiency, and lower distortion.

The extremely low mass results in lightning-fast transient response and microdynamics that surpass even the most advanced planar magnetic designs.

CREATED FOR THE RIGHT ELECTROSTATIC SYSTEM

CRBN² is designed for use with electrostatic amplifiers with 580-volt Pro Bias and performs optimally in serious high-end setups. With the right amplification, the headphone delivers reproduction that rivals full-scale reference loudspeaker systems in both resolution and spatial realism.

This is not a headphone created for compromises or universal compatibility, but for dedicated systems where every component has been chosen with care.

MATERIALS, COMFORT, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

CRBN² is constructed with the same uncompromising approach as its sonic performance. The housing combines magnesium, stainless steel, and polymer-based composites for optimal rigidity and resonance control. The carbon fiber and leather headband ensures both low weight and a stable fit, while the soft leather earpads provide comfort even during long listening sessions.

Each individual unit is hand-assembled and tested in California by specialists with deep expertise in electrostatic technology.

A NEW REFERENCE LEVEL

CRBN² is not merely a further development, but a new definition of what electrostatic head-fi can be. It unites extreme resolution with physical authority and spatial reproduction that feels natural and effortless.

It is a flagship for the few, for those who seek the very best without compromise, and for those who want to experience music at the absolute highest technical and emotional level.