EPOS Announces the Upgraded IMPACT 1000 Headset Series

EPOS, the global audio brand, today announces the upgraded IMPACT 1000 headset series. Engineered for the future of work and powered by EPOS BrainAdapt technology, the IMPACT 1000 sets a bold industry benchmark for voice pickup and cognitive listening fatigue. EPOS is hailing its latest product update as not merely a collaboration device; but a precision tool designed to bridge the gap between human communication and AI-driven productivity.

In the modern professional landscape, audio quality is the foundation of digital success. With a word accuracy rate higher than 99 out of 100, the IMPACT 1000 provides the flawless voice input required for AI assistants and voice prompts to execute tasks correctly the first time. By delivering this level of precision, EPOS empowers professionals to leverage AI as a true force multiplier, driving productivity through a seamless interface of man and machine.

Voice Pickup, Driven by EPOS AI
The IMPACT 1000 features the industry’s most advanced voice pickup technology. Utilizing EPOS AI, the headset employs machine learning to scan surrounding environments 32,000 times per second. This proactive technology suppresses disruptive noise while isolating and enhancing the user’s natural voice. The result is absolute clarity that outperforms the competition, ensuring the user’s intent is never lost, whether speaking to a global boardroom or a digital assistant.

Market Proven Performance and Streamlined Product Range

Søren Holm Printz, VP of Strategy & Product Management at EPOS, comments: “The IMPACT 1000 has been in the market for three years, and in that time, it has consistently proven through rigorous, unbiased external testing that it is truly best-in-class. For professionals who refuse to compromise on precision speech clarity, this headset remains the gold standard. As we enter an era where we work alongside AI, the IMPACT 1000 serves as the vital link, ensuring that every word is captured with the scientific accuracy needed for both human understanding and AI execution.”

EPOS BrainAdapt Performance for Humans and AI tools

At the core of EPOS audio philosophy is BrainAdapt, a unique approach of designing audio experiences that reduce cognitive load by supporting the brain’s natural way of processing sound. the technology is built to protect the human user from listening fatigue and improve concentration, it is equally optimized to assist the AI powered tools that support us. By providing a pristine data stream for AI processing, the IMPACT 1000 ensures that these advanced tools can perform at their peak, allowing the human user to remain in a state of high-performance flow from the first meeting to the last.

Absolute Environmental Mastery

The IMPACT 1000 offers total mastery over the workspace through Hybrid Adaptive ANC. This technology does not simply cancel noise; it intelligently adapts to the environment, creating a personal zone of focus in even the most challenging open-office scenarios. This environmental control is reacting instantly to changes in background noise, adapting to ideal levels of noise reduction.

Planned Connectivity Innovation

The IMPACT 1000 is currently certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, Zoom, Google Meet and Webex by Cisco. Furthermore, a planned future software release that will support Microsoft Teams & Zoom over native Bluetooth will be providing professionals with an option of more flexibility and seamless integration, than ever before, via dongle-free communication.

Søren added: “By updating our IMPACT 1000, we are future proofing the ways of working now and years from now. With connectivity and flexibility, solutions like Native Bluetooth are becoming more widespread in professionals’ future everyday life. Additionally, the new IMPACT 1000 series have been streamlined from ten variants to just five, making it easier than ever to choose the headset that fits individual needs.”

Key Performance Pillars of the IMPACT 1000:

• The industry’s best voice pickup: Sets the industry benchmark with EPOS AI -driven noise cancellation, delivering your voice clearly and naturally in any working environment.
• AI precision starts with perfect voice pickup: With a word accuracy higher than 99 out of 100, you can trust that the tasks you give your AI assistant are completed correctly, first time – true AI powered productivity.
• Total environmental control with hybrid adaptive ANC: Not just noise cancellation, but complete mastery over your surroundings. Create your personal zone of focus wherever work takes you.
• EPOS BrainAdapt backed by science: Scientifically proven audio technology that reduces listening fatigue, improves concentration and delivers clearer conversations.
• Smart, effortless, all‑day focus: Instant Bluetooth connection, intuitive smart features and wireless charging keep you effortlessly in control through every meeting.

Availability: June 9th, 2026. MRSP from: €329/ $405/ £499