Sonarworks and Drop Unite to Bring SoundID to the Drop + THX Panda Wireless Headphones

(April 26, 2021) Sonarworks has announced a new industry partnership with Drop, integrating its SoundID personalized audio technology into the Drop + THX Panda Wireless Headphones.

The Drop + THX Panda Wireless Headphones are a closed-back planar magnetic design capable of delivering playback from 10Hz to 50kHz (26ohms, sensitivity 100dB), powered by a THX-AA-O Amplifier (-130 dB THD, 2.6uV A-wt noise, 10mW). Wireless connectivity features Bluetooth 5.0, which offers an effective range of 30-feet, and battery life can last over 30 hours. In addition, a robust IPX 6 rating means the headphones can resist a high-pressure water stream from any angle.

SoundID brings Sonarworks' Advanced Parametric EQ functionality to the table, allowing users to create a personalized sound profile that customizes how music sounds. The entire SoundID experience begins with an app-based test that identifies and saves listening preferences, while also uploading them to the Drop + THX Panda Wireless Headphones. Once onboard, DSP cores apply EQ to any source. Thanks to smart algorithms and machine learning, SoundID is able to evolve based on listening habits – owners can always adjust or reset output settings.

You can purchase The Drop + THX Panda Wireless Headphones with SoundID ($399) by visiting drop.com.

 

[robkh1984v2]

Love the headphones, but the comments in the Discussion section of Drop's headphone page have me concerned about the firmware update. Keeping an eye on them before making the jump.

 

[Todd Anderson]

They just arrived here... going to be a few weeks until I get to them. Dry curious, tho!

 

[Todd Anderson]

Initial impression: It's A LOT of headphone for the coin... comfortable. Excellent sound.

cool box, too...