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KKestrelSound as a material.
Kestrel · New collection

Listening, considered as craft.

Kestrel builds closed-back over-ear headphones, in-ear monitors and care objects in small batches from machined aluminium, lambskin and biocellulose.

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Driver
40 mm biocellulose dome
Enclosure
Closed-back, machined aluminium
Cable
Detachable, 1.5 m silver-plated copper
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The collection

Made to live with

A considered edit, designed around the way you actually use it.

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40 mm biocellulose

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Closed-back over-ear headphones for long-form listening. Machined aluminium cups, lambskin pads, detachable cable.

40 mm biocellulose310 gfold-flat
$249.00Order now →
Passage
silicone & foam tips

Passage

In-ear monitors with brass nozzles and braided silver-plated copper cables.

silicone & foam tipsdetachable MMCXhard shell case
$324.00Order now →
Field Objects
hemp canvas

Field Objects

Objects for care and storage: hemp travel case, solid ash stand, leather cable wrap.

hemp canvassolid ashvegetable-tanned leather
$399.00Order now →
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Our point of view

A workshop, not a warehouse

Kestrel began with a simple question: what would a listening object look like if it were made the way a good chair or a good knife is made? We work with a small in-house team and a handful of local suppliers, cutting, finishing and assembling in short runs. The result is not a gadget but a quiet object with a specific weight, a specific feel, and a specific sound that rewards the hours you give it.

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Specifications

The details, plainly.

What is included, how it is made and what to expect.

SpecificationDetail
Driver40 mm biocellulose dome
EnclosureClosed-back, machined aluminium
CableDetachable, 1.5 m silver-plated copper
Weight312 g

Questions about fit, materials or delivery? Contact the studio.

How it is made

Considered in every detail

The choices behind the object, from material to the last mile.

01 / Biocellulose

Biocellulose diaphragm

Layered organic fibre cut to a 40 mm dome for a controlled midrange character.

02 / Rear

Rear chamber vent

A narrow slot vent shapes low-frequency roll-off without muddying the mids.

03 / Detachable

Detachable cable system

Locking 2.5 mm connectors at each earcup; three lengths included.

04 / Friction-stay

Friction-stay headband

Spring steel core wrapped in vegetable-tanned leather; no notches or clicks.

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“Listening, considered as craft.”
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Questions

Good to know

Where do orders ship from?

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in plastic-free packaging. Standard dispatch is within five business days.

Can I return or exchange a pair?

Yes, within 30 days of delivery, unused and in original packaging. We cover return shipping only for manufacturing defects.

Can I replace the earpads or cable myself?

Yes, all wearing parts are tool-free removable. Replacement pads and cables are available from our spare parts desk.

Do the headphones work with a phone or laptop?

They are efficient enough to run from most devices, but a clean headphone output will give the best control.

How should I care for the leather parts?

Keep them dry, wipe with a soft cloth, and apply a neutral leather conditioner every few months.

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