Halvorsen
Halvorsen Ash
Open-back headphones
$199
● In stock
The first open-back we recommend to almost everyone.
Pairing note Easy 32 Ω load — sings from a dongle, no amp required.
- 30-day home trial — full refund, no restocking fee
- Free tracked shipping on orders over $99
- 2 years warranty, handled by us directly
Full specifications
| Acoustic design | Open-back, over-ear |
|---|---|
| Transducer | 40 mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz – 28 kHz |
| Weight | 298 g (without cable) |
| Cable | 1.5 m OFC, 3.5 mm plug |
| Earpads | Hybrid fabric, user-replaceable |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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Why we stock it
The Ash exists to answer one question: “what does open-back actually get me?” It is light, easy to drive from anything with a headphone jack, and tuned gently enough that nothing in your library will suddenly sound broken. The upgrade path from here is real — but plenty of customers stop here happily.
Owner reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 ✓ Verified purchaseOpen-back gateway, wide open
“First open-back and now I get it. The soundstage thing is not marketing. Runs fine from my phone with the Flint dongle. Absurd value.”
Rated 4 out of 5 ✓ Verified purchaseGreat, with one caveat
“Everyone in the room hears your music — that's open-back life and the product page says so plainly. Comfort and tone are superb for $199.”