Cadenza Audio Launches Limited-Edition Reference One Master Edition Wireless Headphones at $8,500
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2025 — Cadenza Audio today announced the global release of its Reference One Master Edition, a limited-edition wireless headphone engineered for studio professionals and discerning audiophiles. Priced at $8,500 and restricted to 500 units worldwide, the headphones integrate 80mm planar magnetic drivers with proprietary AI-powered room calibration technology, delivering sub-8 millisecond wireless latency—addressing a critical demand among the 41% of audio professionals who have shifted toward wireless studio solutions in 2024, according to industry research.
The Reference One Master Edition employs hybrid connectivity supporting both wireless LDAC and wired balanced XLR outputs, accommodating the 58% of industry professionals who prioritize accurate sound reproduction and noise isolation above all other features. Each unit features hand-selected Italian leather ear cups stitched using techniques borrowed from luxury automotive upholstery, paired with aerospace-grade aluminum housings machined to tolerances of ±0.01mm. The design draws from Cadenza’s collaboration with Swiss watchmaking ateliers, incorporating a sapphire glass-covered headband tension indicator and numbered brass plaques certifying each unit’s place in the limited production run.
The luxury audio market has demonstrated robust expansion, with the global studio headphones segment valued at $1.83 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $3.66 billion by 2034, growing at a 7.99% CAGR. This growth reflects increasing crossover between professional production tools and high-end consumer electronics, a trend where 39% of new headphone launches now integrate AI-powered sound optimization. The Reference One Master Edition directly targets this convergence, offering on-device neural processing that continuously adapts frequency response to the wearer’s unique ear anatomy and ambient listening environment.
“For decades, studio engineers accepted that wireless meant compromise,” said Elena Marchetti, CEO and Chief Acoustic Designer of Cadenza Audio. “The Reference One Master Edition eliminates that trade-off entirely. We’ve created a tool that meets the unflinching standards of Abbey Road’s mastering suites while embodying the craftsmanship expected in a Patek Philippe salon. This isn’t just a headphone—it’s a statement that precision and luxury are not mutually exclusive.”
The headphones deliver a frequency response of 5Hz to 50kHz with total harmonic distortion below 0.05%, supported by a 40-hour battery life and rapid charge capability that restores 8 hours of use in 15 minutes. Initial distribution will be limited to Cadenza Audio’s flagship boutiques in New York, London, and Tokyo, alongside select partners including Harrods, Barneys New York, and the MoMA Design Store. Pre-orders open December 1, 2025, with shipments beginning Q1 2026.
About Cadenza Audio
Founded in 2018 by former Sennheiser engineers and Swiss luxury goods designers, Cadenza Audio specializes in ultra-high-end audio equipment that bridges professional studio performance with artisanal craftsmanship. The company’s previous collaborations include limited-edition releases with Italy’s Poltrona Frau leather atelier and Japan’s Hokuriku metalworks, establishing its reputation in the premium audio segment where technical excellence meets bespoke design.
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