Steven Slate Audio just unveiled the VSX Immersion One — a next-generation open-back headphone system designed to replicate world-class studio listening environments with astonishing realism. Available now for preorder at $599+, this category-defining release marks the VSX platform’s biggest leap yet, targeting producers, engineers, and audio purists who demand true reference-grade immersion.

Unlike traditional headphones, the VSX Immersion One pairs custom planar magnetic drivers with Slate’s award-winning virtual speaker and room-modeling software. The result? A hyper-accurate mixing environment that mimics high-end control rooms, mastering suites, and studio monitors — no treated room required. Its ultra-thin 1-micron diaphragm and 97mm x 76mm driver architecture deliver lightning-fast transients, massive depth, and lifelike stereo imaging. And thanks to its open-back maple-wood earcups, producers can expect a natural, spacious soundstage that rivals premium studio setups.

With a wide 20Hz–40kHz frequency response, handcrafted 6N OCC copper cable, and premium aluminum hardware, the VSX Immersion One headphones blend audiophile craftsmanship with pro-studio capability. Early reviews from engineers call it “the closest experience to mixing on real speakers yet.”

Preorders opened November 1, with shipments expected early December 2025. For creators chasing accuracy, portability, and immersion without compromise, this might be the most important monitoring tool of the next era.

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