Klipsch hasn’t launched new headphones in the last few years, but that’s going to change in 2026. At CES, Klipsch announced the upcoming Atlas Hi-Fi series that includes wireless and both closed and semi-open back models. All three are expected to arrive this summer, but the company hasn’t announced pricing or many details for any of them yet. However, I was able to listen to the Atlas HP-1, a wireless model with active noise cancellation (ANC).
Without going into specific details, Klipsch says the HP-1 is designed for both daily wear and travel. This is thanks to a combination of light weight, comfort and “exceptional” battery life. Inside, coaxial drivers deliver the company’s warm signature sound profile. Third-party support for spatial audio and hearing compensation is also in the works. This concludes information announced by Klipsch this week.
After seeing the HP-1 in person at CES, I can tell you that they look very similar to recent headphone designs from Bowers & Wilkins. Klipsch has opted for wood accents on the exterior of the ear cups, presumably a nod to its speaker heritage. But the combination of leather and metal, as well as the headband and ear cups, remind me a lot of B&W’s Px7.
During my brief time with the HP-1, the excellent sound quality was the thing that stood out the most. Klipsch is demonstrating the headphones with lossless audio over USB-C, so it will be interesting to see what the audio is like in wireless mode. However, the company’s trademark warmth and efficient tuning is immediately apparent, which prioritizes highs and mids without excessive bass. It has adequate low-end tone, but it compliments everything else and doesn’t overpower the songs on Rage Against the Machine and other tracks I listened to.
It’s hard to paint a comprehensive picture here as I wasn’t really able to observe the sound quality alone – and only for a short period of time. But the HP-1 are definitely a premium set of headphones that are comfortable to wear (at least for the few minutes I wore them) and definitely sound good. The biggest downside will likely be the price, which I expect to be at least $500.
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