ARC ON EAR

Standalone, portable headphone correction system. Studio-style monitoring, built-in audiophile DAC and headphone amplifier.

ARC ON•EAR is a standalone headphone DAC and amplifier solution that instantly corrects your headphones’ response and recreates the soundstage of professional studio monitors — so you can mix, master, and produce with confidence wherever you are.

The headphone reference you can trust. Most headphones color your sound, masking crucial details. With support for over 250 headphone models, ARC ON•EAR uses precision calibration profiles to flatten your headphones’ frequency response for transparent, reliable sound.

ARC ON•EAR uses proprietary DSP to recreate the natural feel of studio monitors in a room, enabling precise mix decisions and achieving ideal tonal and spatial balance, depth, and width.

Even better, ARC ON•EAR’s Virtual Speaker feature lets you instantly test your mix on real-world reference systems: studio monitors, car audio systems, smartphones, TV sets and more, so you can hear how your mix translates without ever taking off your headphones.

ARC ON•EAR functions as a standalone hardware unit, requiring no software, drivers, or plug-ins. USB-C and 3.5 mm audio inputs accommodate all sources, with 4 switchable presets and a 4-hour rechargeable battery for use on the go.

Featuring ESS SABRE 32-bit converters, high-current headphone amplification, and a digitally controlled analog volume control, ARC ON•EAR ensures pristine sound quality.

The ARC of confidence. With firmware updates, an expanding headphone database, and a growing library of virtual monitors, ARC ON•EAR is a future-proof investment in your sound.

Product Description (long): Make any headphones sound better and bring your studio with you.

For the first time, critical headphone mixing is truly reliable. ARC ON•EAR is a standalone headphone DAC and amplifier solution that instantly corrects your headphones’ response and recreates the soundstage of professional studio monitors — so you can mix, master, and produce with confidence wherever you are.

The headphone reference you can trust

Most headphones — even high-end models — color your sound, masking crucial details. With support for over 250 headphone models, ARC ON•EAR uses precision calibration profiles, measured on state-of-the-art rigs, to flatten your headphones’ frequency response for transparent, reliable sound.

Hear speakers in your headphones

Unlike plug-ins or convolution-based virtual room plug-ins, ARC ON•EAR uses proprietary DSP and physical modeling to recreate the natural feel of studio monitors in a room, enabling precise mix decisions and achieving ideal tonal and spatial balance, depth, and width.

Virtual Monitoring that goes beyond

ARC ON•EAR’s Virtual Speaker feature lets you instantly test your mix on a range of real-world reference systems: studio monitors, car audio systems, smartphones, TV sets and more. With over 20 virtual studio monitors and more than 15 multimedia playback systems available, you’ll precisely understand how your mix translates without ever taking off your headphones.

Standalone performance — no DAW, no latency

ARC ON•EAR functions as a standalone hardware unit, requiring no software, drivers, or plug-ins.

USB-C and 3.5 mm audio inputs for all sources

Compatible with any OS, app, or playback system

Store up to 5 presets for quick access

Powered by a 4-hour rechargeable battery

Audiophile sound quality

Featuring ESS SABRE® 32-bit converters, high-current headphone amplification, and a digitally controlled analog volume control, ARC ON•EAR ensures pristine sound quality.

Effortless control

Manage headphone profiles, simulations, and presets with the dedicated ARC ON•EAR Control Software.

Fine-tune sonics to your personal preference

Save and load presets

Assign functions to the user-assignable button

Update your headphone library

Built for practical everyday use

Compact, durable aluminum chassis

Elegant design for studio or mobile use

Analog input (3.5 mm) & digital USB-C input

Standard 6.3 mm headphone out

Comes with protective carrying case

The ARC of confidence

With firmware updates, an expanding headphone database, and a growing library of virtual monitors, ARC ON•EAR is a future-proof investment in your sound.

Wherever you are, mix, master, and listen with absolute confidence.

ARC ON•EAR

Make any headphones sound better

Bring your studio with you

Your home away from home studio

Standalone, portable headphone correction system

Studio-style virtual monitoring with crossfeed and room simulation

250+ hand-measured headphone profiles for accurate, neutral response

Built-in audiophile DAC and headphone amplifier

USB-C and analog input, battery-powered for total freedom

Store and switch up to 5 custom presets directly on the device

ARC ON•EAR software for calibration style, EQ shaping, speaker simulation, and more

Works with any source: from DAW and streaming to mobile devices

Rugged and lightweight design for travel, studio, or home use