Altiat - Cal.1H

Electrodynamic Open-Back Headphone

Sale price₹ 26,999 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 34,999
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Termination: 6.35mm
Upholstery: Velour
Finish: Aluminium Silver

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7 Day Replacement Guarantee

In case you receive the Altiat - Cal.1H with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Altiat - Cal.1H comes with a 18 Months warranty from Altiat that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Altiat's warranty in India.

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Why Altiat is Special

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Designed in India

Young Maverick Brand

New on the scene, but bringing seasoned expertise!


This headphone or gear might come from a fresh, up-and-coming brand, but it boasts the quality and innovation of a well-established name.


If you see a product marked as "🥊 Young Maverick Brand”, it means you're getting cutting-edge technology and top-notch performance from a brand that's already making waves in the industry.

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Born in 2019

Why we love this Headphone

Value for Money

Great sound always doesn't have to come with a fancy price tag.


Every once in a while we come across a product that give you a lot more value for the price.


If you see products marked as "🥜 Value For Money" you can be sure you're getting a great bang for your buck.

For Enthusiasts on a Budget

We are here to help you find the best bang for your buck.


This headphone or gear is made for all passionate hobbyists who want top-notch gear without breaking the bank.


If you see a product marked as “🪴 For Enthusiasts on a Budget”, get ready to indulge in your music with high-quality, affordable products that keep your wallet happy and your enthusiasm alive!

For Audiophiles at Home

Cause music hit differently when you are in your own space.


This headphone or gear is perfect for those who demand exceptional sound quality in their personal sanctuary.


If you see products marked as “🏠 For Audiophiles at Home”, get ready to transform your living space into an audiophile's paradise, with rich, immersive sound that makes every listening session a masterpiece.

Upgradeable Cable

Not happy with your current cable? Swap it out!


If you're searching for an in-ear monitor with a detachable design, these IEMs fit the bill.


If you see an IEM marked with "🔌 Upgradeable Cable," it means it comes with a detachable cable. You can easily swap or upgrade the cable, allowing for customization or maintenance whenever you desire.

Built like a Tank

No need to worry about durability.


If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.


If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.

Why it Sounds Amazing

Dynamic Driver

The dynamic powerhouse of your sound


This headphone or gear houses dynamic driver speaker unit that produces sound, delivering a punchy and energetic audio experience.


If you see a product marked with “🔈 Dynamic Driver” you're in for lively bass, clear mids and vibrant highs, making your music come alive with every beat!

Warm & Smooth Sound Signature

Warm & smooth sound signature to suit your cosy time music listening.


This headphone or gear is designed to deliver a sound signature that's both rich and silky, making your listening experience soothing and enjoyable.


If you see a product marked with "🧈 Warm & Smooth Sound Signature", it means this device offers a pleasing audio profile perfect for those who appreciate a mellow, inviting sound that enhances every note.

Crisp Vocals & Instruments

Vocals and Instruments sound too good, its like a warm hug.


This headphone or gear excels at delivering clear, clean vocals and instruments, making every sound pop.


If you see products marked as “🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments”, prepare for an audio experience where every word and note is perfectly articulated, letting you enjoy your music with pristine clarity and detail.

Smooth & Sweet Treble

Seeking something that sounds smooth to your ears and devoid of harshness?


This headphone or gear is designed to deliver high frequencies that are gentle on the ears, offering a listening experience that's both refined and delightful.


If you see a product marked with "🍦 Smooth & Sweet Treble," it indicates that this device offers treble that is smooth and sweet, ensuring your music is free of harshness and full of clarity, perfect for those who love crisp and detailed highs.

Altiat Cal.1H proudly made in India, is a unique take on a dynamic driver headphone and one that deserves all the recognition. If you enjoy a headphone tuning that leans towards the warmer side and one that is exceptionally built, look no further. 
RAGHAV SOMANI

About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

HEAR YOUR MUSIC COME ALIVE WITH THE ALL-NEW ALTIAT CAL.1H OPEN-BACK HEADPHONE

Altiat, pronounced (all-t-a), is a Manufacturing company based in India - Mumbai at a state-of-the-art facility. Altiat is a prime example of the make-in-India program launched in 2014. Altiat is privately owned and is on a quest to become a household brand in India and international markets. The brand-new Cal.1H (pronounced Caliber 1H) from Altiat boasts an infilled PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) diaphragm and a 50mm electrodynamic driver. First synthesised in the 1940s, PET was invented independently by DuPont (Mylar) and ICI Films (Melinex). Because it is a flexible and workable material, it has omnipotence in audio. Polyethylene Terephthalate is a polyester film made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It has high tensile strength, chemical and dimensional stability, transparency, and reflectivity. Taking this into consideration, Altiat used the PET diaphragm, which gives a superior response when an electrical signal passes through it. Altiat has tuned the dynamic driver to match the Harman target curve. Sound-wise, Cal.1H has a very pleasant tuning that will appeal to most audiophiles. The presentation is exceptional and accurate. Instead of going for 'reference', neutral and something perhaps a little "niminy-piminy" in a determination to win the hearts and minds of the discerning audiophile, Altiat has instead opted for full-range and refined performance that will appeal to a broad audience.

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FEEL THE MUSIC PULSING THROUGH YOUR VEINS WITH A 50MM DYNAMIC DRIVER

The Altiat Cal.1H features a 50mm electrodynamic driver that delivers pristine audio performance. Technically, Cal.1H displays the excellent attributes that dynamic driver headphones usually have when reproducing low frequencies. The Cal.1H offers outstanding bass extension, which adds depth and rumble to the sub-bass. Altiat Cal.1H has bass quality rather than quantity. The midrange tuning on the Cal.1H is excellent. It’s linear throughout, with clean fundamental tones, and a good presence in the upper midrange. It has fantastic tonality, depth, and layering. Male and female vocals sound precise with body and weight to their presentation. The treble range is for the most part pretty good on the Cal.1H. It’s not warm, but it’s not bright either, and overall it’s set at a level that will be comfortable for most listeners. The Cal.1H does extend nicely into the upper treble with good holographic and airy representation, properly representing all the harmonics and overtones in that region. Cal.1H has one of the more spacious and open-sounding presentations. For soundstage width, it’s roughly on par with most open-back headphones and can convey a better sense of distance and precise instrument separation. Additionally, Cal.1H delivers exceptional layering capabilities, with all instrument and vocal lines distinguished, allowing you to experience pure sonic tranquillity.

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EXQUISITELY CRAFTED FROM A UNIBODY ALUMINIUM AND SPRING STEEL

The build of the Cal.1H is primarily unibody Aluminium. The Headband is a mixture of aluminium and spring steel with Delrin buffers which ensure clean action against the surfaces to avoid metal-on-metal fatigue. Almost all parts of the Cal.1H are precision machined on CNC turning and CNC milling machines. The Cal.1H is available in colourways like Gunmetal Grey, Aluminum Silver, Anodized Black, and Solid Ash. You now have options from Altiat to select the perfect colour way that you require. Every colour has received its final coating. Aluminium housings have a gunmetal grey powder coating. Housings made of raw aluminium are abrasively sandblasted for aluminium silver. For solid ash that has been machined from a single piece of Ashwood while keeping the Cal. 1H's 3D contours. A 6.35mm unbalanced termination and stock velour earpads are included with the Altiat Cal.1H.

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18 Months Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Altiat - Cal.1H comes with a 18 Months warranty from Altiat that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Altiat's warranty in India.

Made in India, Made for Audiophiles everywhere

Founded in December 2019 and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Altiat is a burgeoning headphone brand that epitomizes the spirit of the make-in-India program initiated in 2014. Operating from a cutting-edge facility, Altiat aims to establish itself as a household name both domestically and internationally. Privately owned, the company is dedicated to crafting high-quality headphones that boast Indian craftsmanship and deliver exceptional listening experiences.

Altiat's products have garnered praise from enthusiasts and audiophiles worldwide, reflecting its commitment to quality and innovation in the realm of audio technology.

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Driver Configuration

50mm Electrodynamic Driver

Planar Magnetic Drivers

50mm Dynamic Drivers

Sound Signature

🧈 Warm & Smooth Sound Signature

⚖️ Balanced Sound Signature

🧈 Warm & Smooth Sound Signature

Sound Notes

🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
🍦 Smooth & Sweet Treble

😳 Ultra-Wide Sound stage
💣 Kickass Bass
🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
📌 Sharp & Precise Details

😳 Ultra-Wide Sound stage
🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
🍦 Smooth & Sweet Treble

Ideal For

🪴 Budding Enthusiasts

🪴 Budding Enthusiasts

🪴 Budding Enthusiasts

Mood

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🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music

🥃 Perfect to Layback & Relax



Customer Reviews

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K.G. (Dibrugarh)
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Hidden Gem 💎

Comfort and build quality is top notch. 👌🏽

You can play around with the pad filter to change the sound. With the filter on you get a balanced sound and with the filter off it sounds bright.

Also I would suggest pad rolling. I’m using perforated earpads with it. They sound more open with perforated pads.

The price is a bit higher than what it should be. But they can easily compete with headphones in a similar price range.

Note: Sound is subjective. Might not suit you like it did me. Audition it before buying.

Hey there, nothing makes us happier than knowing you loved your purchase, hope you had a comfortable shopping experience and thank you for the great review and ratings!

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Hardik Dedhia (Mumbai)
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Live-like Vocals and overall Top Notch performance

Design wise the ear pads could’ve been made of better material, but, the comfort is quite decent.

Soundstage is brilliant and the vocals have an almost live-performance-like feel to them. Really good value for money!

We're really happy that you have such great thoughts about the product and thanks for the amazing review!

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Ashish (Bengaluru)

Altiat - Cal.1H

Hey there, thank you for your lovely ratings!

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