Écoute TH2 headphones return with improved noise cancellation

British audio brand Écoute has introduced the TH2, a new version of its headphones with built-in valve amplifiers. The company previously drew attention in January 2025 with its original valve-equipped headphones.

Écoute says the TH2 brings improved noise cancellation, a more comfortable fit and design changes intended to reduce microphonic interference in the valves. The headphones use a redesigned resonance chamber to improve bass and reinforced shielding to limit interference with the analog valve design. The brand says it has kept the headphones’ basic makeup while making adjustments, including changes intended to improve sound quality.

The TH2 uses NuTube 6P1 valves and supports Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C and 3.5mm connections. It can also work with external amplifiers. Its equalizer settings apply to the digital signal processing (DSP), allowing more nuanced sound adjustments, according to the source.

The fabric-band version costs $999, £999 or AU$1,446. A leather option costs £1,099 in the UK; pricing elsewhere was not available in the source. Both versions are set to go on sale in November. The source does not specify a year for that sale date.