Visit from Italy - Spirit Torino headphones

Sometimes everything turns out differently

I actually didn't plan on selling headphones at Audio Essence. In-ears and everything around it was the idea. But sometimes everything turns out differently or things happen - fortunate circumstances - that can teach you something better. 



In this case it was an enthusiastic mobile hi-fi fan from Italy, Alberto, who spoke to me in the Head-Fi forum. He was actually personally interested in Empire Ears in-ears, but casually asked me if I would also sell over-ear headphones. I said no and said that if there was a particularly exciting, largely unknown brand, I wouldn't be averse. 

"By chance" a colleague of his worked for Spirit Torino and that's how the contact came about. After a few initial conversations and chats, a few weeks later a huge box with 4 demo devices appeared on my doorstep. 


The surprise

Italy is known for high-quality hi-fi products, as well as for its fashion, furniture and leather goods. It's all here: in very special headphones. 

I quickly realized that I had something special in my hands or on my ears. These headphones were different from most of the ones I've ever used before: not just boring gray or black plastic or metal parts from some factory! No - colorful craftsmanship in solid aluminum and steel, finished with headbands made from the finest Italian leather. 

Unique and individual - like life

As idiosyncratic and cheerful as these headphones are, so is their sound: lively, full, dynamic, daring. But also neutral and relaxed - very different depending on the model. Spirit Torino's stated goal is to reproduce music using headphones in such a way that it is as close as possible to the live event. Personally, I don't have much to add to this. You just have to try it out yourself.

Spirit Torino doesn't make headphones for everyone. Some will love them, others won't. Character and individuality are clearly in the foreground here: Each model can be individually customized with different colors, designs and a multitude of headbands. 

In one of the next blogs I will go into more detail about the sound characteristics of individual models. One thing is certain: It's worth testing yourself!