Product description

NL25 – earbuds for people who actually listen to music

Ready for a serenade in your ear canals? Forget the megacorps and their pricey "premium" earbuds. NL25 takes you straight to the heart of the music without you having to sell your second kidney.

Shaped for the ear, tuned for the soul

Designed by the award-winning Jussi Timonen and tuned by audio guru Jasse Kesti, the NL25 are wireless earbuddies dialled in to perfection. The new Qualcomm chipset is the foundation, but how these earbuds actually sound is down to Jasse's personal tuning. Every nuance, every bit of bass, every breath, polished by ear, not by algorithm.

Compact case, designed for actual life

The case, with wireless charging built in, is modelled on the perfect pocket-sized object, a tin of snus, but even smaller: 55 mm across. The ideal travel companion for wherever you're headed.

Natural sound isolation and ANC

NL25 packs Qualcomm's own active noise cancellation, and thanks to the tight fit, the sound stays in and the noise stays out. These Bluetooth earbuds work like earplugs, except they sound good.

Physical buttons. For real.

Because life is too short for touch controls, we put actual buttons on the NL25. You can press them with gloves on, no need to guess whether you hit "the zone". You won't find that on most of the best earbuds out there.

Buy two products, save more

By the way, we've got a deal running where you can grab the Nordell Micro speaker at a discount alongside the NL25. But we're not shouting about it everywhere. You only find out if you actually bother to read this text.

Still not sold?

If for some reason you're still not convinced these are great, watch Jasse's 10-minute walkthrough on YouTube: NL25 intro video.

More info
Wireless earbuds with ANC
Bluetooth
5.4, all the bells and whistles
Chipset
Qualcomm QCC30XX, active noise cancellation, transparency mode
Supported audio codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Drivers
10 mm hybrid design that pairs the punch of a dynamic driver in the bass with the speed and airiness of a balanced armature up top. Sound quality that's frankly insane!
Case diameter
55 mm
Case thickness
about an inch
Weight
earbuds approx. 5 g each, case with buds approx. 50 g
Battery
35 mAh per bud, case 300 mAh
Case supports wireless charging
Listening time on one charge
over 6 h without ANC, around 4.5 h with ANC
Total runtime with the case
up to 17 hours on a single charge
BT range
UP TO 20 metres (but at least over 10)
Hands-free mics with voice enhancement
Protection
IPX4, splash-resistant
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ANC + transparency mode

ANC quiets the background noise when you need to focus. Transparency mode lets the outside world back in when you need it. Flip the switch depending on whether you want to hear your colleagues' gossip or not.

Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.

We could tell you how great we are, but that would be a bit suspicious. So we'll let our customers do the talking instead. Reviews are real. Not every product has enough reviews yet, but the ones that do show up first. Photos are taken by customers themselves, and unfortunately it shows.

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The best earbuds you can afford

Finnish Design: From the hand of internationally awarded Jussi Timonen. The NL25 is shaped on actual science. We haven't been out measuring skulls ourselves, but the design starts from real research into the diversity of the human ear, so the product sits in place like it was poured in.

Ergonomics and Build Quality: The NL25 has real buttons, built to handle northern conditions and gloved hands. Swappable tips designed to fit any ear deliver comfort and a tight seal, maximizing both isolation and how long you can wear them without wanting to throw them off.

Top-Tier Sound Quality: As you'd expect from Valco, the NL25 delivers some of the best sound quality on the market. The sound signature tuned by Jasse Kesti, combined with cutting-edge acoustic components, makes sure your music plays back clean and balanced, with every note and nuance in its right place.

Riding the Tech Wave: The new programmable Qualcomm chipset brings top-end tech into the NL25, including wireless charging. It also opens the door to later updates, so your earbuds stay current instead of aging out the second you open the box.

  • Free shipping on everything
  • 30-day returns
  • 5-year warranty
  • Repair service
  • Finnish company
  • Secure payment
  • Actual customer service
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NL25 close-up

Valco's audio guru Jasse Kesti introduces the NL25 earbuds and their charging case, inspired by a snus tin, so thoroughly that you'll know exactly what you're buying. Jasse goes through how they feel in the ear, how ANC and transparency mode work in practice, what ear tips come in the box, and why physical buttons are better than touch controls when you're wearing gloves. If you've been wondering whether these are the right earbuds for you, after this video you'll know the answer.

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Great products without the dead weight*

Did you know that almost all the electronics inside headphones come from a handful of giants?

Everything else is just smoke and sales talk.

A small maker like Valco can use the exact same top-tier components as the famous mega-corporations stick in their pricier models.

We just don't have a thousand employees to feed, a Manhattan skyscraper to pay for, or a CEO with a private jet (yet).

Which is why we can give you the best bang-for-buck on the market.

And what happens after you've bought? Our customer service and Valco's in-house repair team make sure our products last. And if you fancy a change, you can trade your old Valcos back in to us. Try doing that anywhere else.

At the end of the day, the point of all this is simple. We sell headphones to fund our own Death Star, so we can rule the galaxy.

*except for the founders' beer guts

FAQ

More answers to all sorts of questions over here.

Do these have noise cancelling?

Yes, active noise cancellation (ANC) plus transparency mode. You can choose to shut the world out, or let it back in.

Do these stay in your ears?

The NL25 comes with several sizes of silicone and memory foam ear tips. With the right size, the fit is excellent no matter what you're doing.

What's the battery life?

Earbud battery life depends on use and ANC settings. The charging case gives you several extra charges on top.

Do they work for calls?

Yes, the built-in microphone works for calls and meetings.

Is there a warranty?

Two-year full warranty.

Something on your mind?

Don't hesitate to get in touch!