Ollo Audio
ActiveOverview
OLLO Audio produces studio headphones designed for mixing engineers and recording artists, emphasizing durability, repairability, and sustainability through replaceable parts and materials like metal and wood.124 Handmade in Slovenia, the brand focuses on recreating immersive studio sound in a personal format and has evolved from a garage project to a professional audio product line.12 It targets professionals seeking long-lasting headphones with a commitment to avoiding plastic where possible.1
History
OLLO Audio was founded in 2016 by Rok Gulič in Slovenia after he experimented with tactile transducers to recreate studio bass vibrations in headphones, leading to personal prototypes built in his father's garage.12 Friends' requests turned the passion project into a business, with official launch of the S4X model in 2019, followed by S5X and X1 in 2025.1 The company was a finalist for Slovenian Startup of the Year in 2019 and maintains a focus on sustainable, repairable designs.13
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| S4X Studio Headphones | Open-back studio monitoring | $300 - $500 |
| S5X Studio Headphones | Closed-back professional mixing | $400 - $600 |
| X1 Studio Headphones | Next-generation immersive mixing | $500 - $700 |
Manufacturing
All headphones are hand-built in Slovenia, starting from prototypes in a garage using available tools like nuts and bolts.124 Production emphasizes in-house craftsmanship on the edge of the Alps, with designs using metal and wood for durability and repairability with home tools.1
Notable Products
- S4X - First launched open-back studio headphones, handcrafted for professional monitoring.
- S5X - Closed-back model succeeding S4X, focused on mixing accuracy.
- X1 - 2025 release integrating calibration with dSONIQ Realphones software for precise studio simulation.
Reputation
OLLO Audio is regarded by professionals as a niche brand offering sustainable, repairable studio headphones trusted for mixing, stemming from its garage origins to global reach.12 Enthusiasts praise the durability, use of premium materials avoiding plastic, and immersive sound design, though limited product range and newer market presence may draw comparisons to established competitors.1 It holds recognition like Slovenian Startup finalist status among audio engineers valuing mobility and longevity.3