Hey all, Morgan here,
It's been a minute since the Kickstarter wrapped, so here's where we stand on head(amame) Pro. If you prefer video, [watch the full update here] — but I wanted to put everything in writing so you can bookmark it and come back when you have questions.
First: Thank You
Five years ago I posted a DIY headphone project on Reddit. Today, thanks to you, head(amame) is a real company that treats repairability as a right and is going toe-to-toe with big names in HiFi.
The Kickstarter raised $160,000 CAD ($115,000 USD) and completely blew away any expectations I had. I can't wait to get these headphones in your hands.
Shipment Timeline Update
The Kickstarter funds came in later than expected, which is pushing our March 2026 ship date to early Q2 — likely April 2026.
I know that's not ideal, but we're using the extra time to fine-tune everything so that when these ship, the product and the fulfillment experience are both seamless.
Where Every Component Stands
Every part needed to build head(amame) Pro either has a deposit placed or has been ordered outright. Here's the breakdown:
Filament — Ordered, expected end of February or early March. We're working with Pantheon Designs to dial in print quality and run small batches of the smaller parts so we can get ahead of the game.
Glass Drivers — Ordered, arriving before the end of February. I'm really excited to get them in hand and QC everything before they go out to you.
Earpads — In final sample stage. We're fine-tuning the fit, and there'll likely be a small tune adjustment once we get the production batch in.
Cables — Final samples arriving in the next couple weeks. Once they're here, I'll do a dedicated video breaking down the regular cable, balanced cable, and mic cable options.
Frequency Response
A lot of you have been asking about measurements. We're still dialing in the final tune based on feedback from CanJam Dallas.
Before we start shipping — and likely before CanJam NYC in March — we'll publish a B&K 5128 measurement so you know exactly what you're getting.
If you're not familiar with B&K measurements, check out FC Construct's guide on r/headphonesr/headphones. It explains why that funky-looking dummy head is the gold standard for headphone measurements and what you should actually pay attention to when reading them.
Fulfillment Details
If you placed a $10 reservation to lock in the best price, refunds will be submitted by January 23rd. You should see it hit your account within a few business days after that.
Later on, we'll convert all Kickstarter pledges into Shopify orders on headamame.com. You'll get emails and invoices to make the transition as smooth as possible — more details on that process as we get closer to fulfillment.
For international backers: We're working on a solution to make duty and import fees easier to handle upfront, so you're not stuck dealing with it at the post office or when the box arrives. More on that soon.
2026 Tour Schedule
Thanks to the Kickstarter success, I'm taking head(amame) Pro on tour this year. Here's the current plan:
- CanJam NYC — March 7-8
- CanJam Hong Kong — April 11-12 - maybe
- CanJam Singapore — May 16-17
- CanJam London — July 18-19 - maybe
- CanJam SoCal — August 29-30
- CanJam Shanghai — October 17-18 - maybe
- CanJam Dallas — November 14-15
These events are expensive and I can't hit all of them. If you're near one of these locations or have strong opinions on which shows matter most, drop a comment. Your feedback will help me prioritize.
What About DIY Kits?
The head(amame) V2 isn't going anywhere. In fact, we're planning to bring updates to V2 and min(amame) based on everything we've learned building the Pro.
For the Pro itself — there are no kits planned yet. They'll only ship fully assembled until we're caught up on production and understand demand for the built units. Once we have our footing, we'll revisit.
What's Next
The next update will come a lot sooner than the gap between the end of the Kickstarter and now. I'll keep you posted as major milestones hit — drivers arriving, cables finalized, measurements published, etc.
If you've got questions, ask them in the comments. If you know someone who cares about high-end audio or right-to-repair, tag them. And if you're near one of the tour stops, come hang out — I'd love to meet you in person.
Thanks for being part of this.
Morgan Andreychuk
Founder, head(amame)