Audeze promises to overturn what was previously considered an unwritten law for electrostats: an estat with bass, thanks to “SLAM” technology - with the CRBN2 electrostatic headphones.
2nd-gen electrostatic reference headphone featuring SLAM Technology
- SLAM Technology delivers the most powerful bass you’ll hear from an electrostatic.
- Lower distortion improves imaging and fine-detail retrieval.
- 2nd-generation carbon nanotube electrostatic driver.
- Premium materials for luxurious long-term comfort.
- Compatible with all electrostatic amplifiers with 580V bias (Stax Pro Bias).

Of course, Audeze came up with a fitting acronym to describe the newly achieved bass performance:
Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator—in short: SLAM. Tuned to enhance bass frequencies and reduce distortion, SLAM optimizes pressure distribution across the diaphragm (patent pending).
SLAM gives the CRBN2 arguably the most natural, physical bass of any electrostatic headphone—paired with effortless detail and impressive stereo imaging.

Every CRBN2 is hand-assembled in California by electrostatic specialists, tested, and built to the highest standards.
CRBN² is crafted from premium materials: magnesium, carbon fiber, premium leather, stainless steel, and polymer acetate.

CRBN2 requires an electrostatic amplifier with 580VDC bias, also known as “Stax Pro Bias”. A wide range of suitable amplifiers from many brands will drive CRBN2 well—click here for details.
| Style | Over-ear, open-back |
| Transducer type | Push-pull electrostatic |
| Functional bias voltage | 580 VDC Stax Pro Bias |
| Electrostatic capacitance | 100 pF (including cable) |
| Diaphragm type | Ultra-thin polyimide film with infused carbon nanotubes |
| Diaphragm management | SLAM Technology for earcup pressure relief and bass enhancement |
| Transducer size | 120 mm × 90 mm |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz – 40 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | >120 dB |
| THD | <0.1% @ 90 dB |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB, 1 kHz, 100 V RMS |
| Attached cable | 2.5 m OCC monocrystal copper, 5-pin Pro Bias |
| Housing | Magnesium, stainless steel, and polymer acetate |
| Earpad material | Premium leather |
| Headband | Carbon fiber and premium leather |
| Weight | 480 g |
| Includes | CRBN2 Headphone | Aluminum Travel Case | Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty Cards |