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
