Open-back beryllium sound in real wood
The KLH Ultimate One Headphones (Zebrawood) are a premium over-ear, open-back dynamic design built for true high-fidelity stereo listening. A 50mm pure beryllium driver sits inside real wood earcups, while lambskin and cowhide leather over dual-layer memory foam keep long sessions comfortable. They run from any 3.5mm source and include a 1/4" adapter for full-size headphone amps.
Why You'll Love It
- Pure beryllium drivers. A 50mm pure beryllium driver in each earcup delivers fast, detailed high-fidelity sound across an 18 Hz to 22 kHz range.
- Made for long listening. Lambskin and cowhide leather over dual-layer memory foam, at a light 340 grams, keeps them comfortable session after session.
- Real wood, real kit. Genuine wood earcups add character, and the set ships with a hard leather case, a soft velour bag and a detachable silver-litz cable.
Under the Hood
- Open-back over-ear design. A 32 Ω impedance and 97 dB sensitivity make them easy to drive from phones, DACs or dedicated headphone amps.
- Wide, even response. Frequency response runs 18 Hz to 22 kHz ±3 dB with a maximum SPL of 108 dB.
- Detachable silver-litz cable. A 2 metre detachable 3.5mm pure silver-litz braided cable connects to any source, with a 1/4" adapter included.
CHT Insider Verdict
The Ultimate One punches well above its price for anyone chasing an open, spacious sound with a bit of luxury in the materials. The beryllium driver keeps detail tight, and the leather-and-wood build feels far dearer than it is. Just remember that open-back headphones leak sound in both directions.
Pro Tip: Because the design is open-back, use them in a quiet room where the sound leak will not bother anyone nearby, and keep the detachable cable as an easy future swap if it ever wears.
Specifications
| Design | |
| Type | Over-ear, open-back dynamic |
| Earcups | Real wood (zebrawood) |
| Driver & Audio | |
| Driver | 50mm pure beryllium |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
| Maximum SPL | 108 dB |
| Frequency Response | 18 Hz - 22 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Maximum Input Power | 1.8 mW |
| Build & Comfort | |
| Headband & Earpads | Lambskin inner, cowhide outer, dual-layer memory foam |
| Weight | 340 g (12 oz) |
| Cable & Connection | |
| Cable | 2 m detachable silver-litz braided |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/4" adapter included) |
| In the Box | |
| Included | Headphones, hard leather carry case, velour cinch bag, 2 m cable, 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 2 years |


