Status Audio released its flagship Pro X Wireless Earbuds in 2025. Priced at $249, the Pro X combines Knowles balanced armature drivers with a dynamic driver, hybrid active noise cancellation, AI-powered VoiceLoom speech enhancement, and other premium features.
For 2026, Status Audio has partnered with YouTuber and Headphones.com reviewer Cameron Oatley, most commonly known from his GoldenSound YouTube Channel to create a special GoldenSound Edition of the Pro X Wireless Earbuds.
The GoldenSound Edition combines Status Audio’s existing hardware with a custom tuning profile and design aesthetic developed by GoldenSound. It retains the Pro X’s Hybrid Triple Driver Acoustic System, which uses a 12mm dynamic driver alongside two Knowles balanced armature drivers.
“Built upon extensive research and an understanding of how the human ear affects real-world sound, and made possible by Status Audio’s hardware and processing, the Pro X GoldenSound Reference Edition is tuned to disappear and leave nothing between you and the music,” said Cameron Oatley, host and founder of GoldenSound.
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For the Pro X, Cameron Oatley applied a custom tuning profile designed to reflect his signature sonic approach, with an emphasis on transparency, soundstage accuracy, and tonal balance. The goal is to position the Pro X not merely as a consumer earbud, but as a wireless in-ear monitor worthy of the GoldenSound seal of approval.
In addition to its revised tuning, the Pro X GoldenSound Edition introduces an exclusive gold-and-black finish with a metal-plated chassis. The new finish complements the Pro X’s redesigned, more ergonomic form factor, which is 21% smaller than previous models and sits more flush against the ear and jawline.
The Pro X supports Bluetooth 5.3 with Bluetooth LE, along with LDAC at up to 990 kbps, AAC, SBC, and LC3 codec support. Bluetooth multipoint allows it to remain connected to two compatible devices, while Auracast support adds access to compatible shared audio broadcasts. Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair are also included for faster setup with supported Android and Windows devices.
Battery life is rated at up to eight hours per charge with active noise cancellation switched off, extending to as much as 32 hours with the charging case. The case supports both USB-C charging and Qi wireless charging, providing useful flexibility at home or while traveling.
The Status Audio and GoldenSound collaboration includes all the established technologies and features found in the standard Pro X, as outlined in the following chart.
Specifications
| Status Audio Models | Pro X / Pro X Golden Sound Edition |
| Product Type | Wireless Earbuds |
| Price | $249 – Pro X (Standard Edition) $279 – Pro X (GoldenSound Edition) |
| Drivers | 12mm dynamic driver + 2 x Knowles balanced armature drivers per earbud |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 40kHz |
| High-Resolution Wireless Audio Certified | Yes – Via Japan Audio Society |
| Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC up to -52dB |
| Ambient Aware / Transparency mode | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 beamforming microphones |
| VoiceLoom AI speech enhancement | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours per charge (ANC off) Up to 32 hours with the charging case |
| Charging | USB-C and Qi wireless |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Support |
| Bluetooth Codec Support | LDAC (up to 990 kbps), AAC, SBC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth Multipoint | Yes |
| Bluetooth Auracast | Yes |
| Google Fast Pair | Yes |
| Microsoft Swift Pair | Yes |
| IPX Rating | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Companion App | iOS and Android support for EQ adjustments and earbud tracking |
| Finish | Standard Edition – Black, Moonbeam GoldenSound Edition – Gold-and-Black |
The Bottom Line
Status Audio is not pretending that the Pro X GoldenSound Edition is an entirely new earbud, and that is precisely what makes the collaboration interesting. The triple-driver acoustic system, wireless platform, noise cancellation, microphones, and battery performance remain unchanged.
The distinction is Cameron Oatley’s custom tuning, which targets greater tonal neutrality, transparency, and spatial accuracy, along with an exclusive gold-and-black finish. Unlike many cosmetic partnerships, GoldenSound brings an established background in audio engineering, critical listening, and objective measurements to the project.
At $279, the GoldenSound Edition is aimed at listeners who were already considering the Pro X but want a more reference-oriented tuning or prefer the limited-edition design. It may also appeal to headphone and IEM enthusiasts who want audiophile priorities in a practical wireless format without sacrificing ANC, multipoint connectivity, Auracast, or LDAC support.
Existing Pro X owners will have less reason to upgrade because the underlying hardware has not changed, and the revised tuning should not automatically be described as better until it has been independently measured and auditioned.
For new buyers, however, the additional $30 could be a reasonable premium if GoldenSound’s tuning delivers a more balanced and accurate presentation rather than merely a different flavor.
Price & Availability
The Status Pro X GoldenSound Edition will be available for $279. Pre-orders are open now at the Status Audio website with initial shipments expected to start in September 2026.
The original Status Audio Pro X is available for $249 at Amazon.
The Status Audio GoldenSound Edition will be demonstrated at CanJam London from July 18 – 19, 2026.
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