This article summarises Jackson Brooksby’s review of the ellipse studio headphones, including his key observations and opinions.
Jackson Brooksby frames the ellipse studio headphones as a thoughtful, guitar‑centric product from Baum Guitars that prioritises accurate tone translation and long‑wear comfort over lifestyle features. He highlights a premium presentation, closed‑back isolation, comfortable ear pads and a lightweight aluminium build, while noting they are not wireless and are not intended to be the flattest reference cans for dedicated mastering engineers.
Key statements from Jackson Brooksby
- "We all spend hundreds, if not thousands of monies on gear! But none of that really matters if you completely ignore what you're actually hearing your tone through."
- "So I ask you what is the point in investing in all this gear, the pedals, the amp modelers, the plugins, if the final link in the chain is just a crappy old pair of iPhone earbuds, or some anonymous headphones that you have long forgotten where you bought them from."
- "First of all, they are closed-back headphones. They're really designed to be comfortable for long periods of time while look good and sound great."
- "Maybe my favourite thing about these headphones is that you can plug the cable into either the left or right cup."
Frequently asked questions
Are the ellipse studio headphones closed-back?
Yes. he ellipse studio headphones are closed-back, which provides natural isolation so you hear your tone and the room around you hears less.
Do the ellipse studio headphones have Bluetooth or active noise cancelling?
No. The Jackson mentions they are not wireless Bluetooth and they don't have active isolation or noise cancelling.
Are the ellipse studio headphones comfortable for long sessions?
Yes. He describes the ear pads as super soft and comfortable, and says the aluminium construction makes them lightweight and they don't get sweaty.
Can I plug the cable into either ear cup and what cables are supplied?
According to Jackson Brooksby they come with two lengths of cable—he thinks it's a 1.5m and a 3m—and you can plug the cable into either the left or right cup.
Are these headphones suitable for serious producers or mixers?
He suggests serious mixers may prefer flatter headphones, but says these would fit into an arsenal alongside monitors and in-ear options for checking mixes and tones.
About the ellipse studio headphones
Learn more about the ellipse studio headphones. See the product page for full details.
