If your playlist has been craving a break from “same black headset, different logo”, CMF has just brought some variety. The CMF Headphone Pro India launch introduces the brand’s first over-ear ANC headphones to the country, emphasising vibrant colours, modular design, and tactile controls that don’t require you to negotiate with a touchscreen mid-song.
At the centre of this launch is a simple idea: headphones should feel personal again. Not just in sound, but also in how they look, how they sit on your head, and how quickly you can tweak the vibe of a track while walking, working, travelling, or doom-scrolling.
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Modular design that is not just for show
CMF Headphone Pro arrives in Light Grey, Dark Grey and Light Green, and the headline feature is interchangeable ear cushions. Swap them out to change the look, and potentially how the seal feels, too. The modular approach is also CMF’s way of making an over-ear product feel less “one-and-done” and more like something you can refresh over time.
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For people who treat headphones like a daily accessory, this is a clever shift. You can match colours to mood, outfit, or just the phase of life where you have decided everything must be green.
Tactile controls that actually invite you to use them
The CMF Headphone Pro’s controls are designed to be used without looking, which is the entire point of physical controls.
Here’s what you get:
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Energy Slider controls to shift emphasis between bass and treble on the fly
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A Roller for volume plus quick playback and noise control actions
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A customisable button that can be mapped to shortcuts like Spatial Audio or other quick actions
In an era where many headphones hide everything behind gesture swipes, a roller and slider combo feels refreshingly direct.
Noise cancellation and Spatial Audio: practical, not mystical
On paper, you are looking at 40dB hybrid ANC with adaptive behaviour that reacts to your surroundings. The pitch is clear: reduce everyday noise without turning your ears into a pressure chamber.
You also get Spatial Audio with two listening flavours:
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Cinema mode for wider, more “surround” presentation
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Concert mode for a live-stage style effect
Consider this the “make my commute feel like a trailer” feature set.
Sound, codecs, and the personal hearing test angle
CMF employs 40mm custom drivers featuring a nickel-plated diaphragm and a dual-chamber design to enhance clarity and reduce distortion. It also supports LDAC hi-res audio and holds a hi-res certification for users who notice when Bluetooth compresses track details.
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There’s also a Personal Sound feature that creates a profile based on your hearing, using a short test in the companion app. Translation: it tries to tune the output to your ears rather than assuming everyone’s hearing is identical.
A battery that aims to outlast your long weekend
Battery life is where CMF is swinging big. The company claims 100 hour battery playback with ANC off, and up to 50 hours with ANC on. Charging is USB-C, with fast top-ups designed for the “I forgot to charge” lifestyle.
Price and availability in India
CMF Headphone Pro is priced at Rs 7,999, with an introductory price of Rs 6,999 for a limited period. It will be sold via Flipkart and select offline stores, with availability starting Tuesday, 20 January 2026, as per the launch details shared.
The most likeable thing here is not just the big battery claim or the spec sheet flex. It’s the decision to make headphones feel hands-on again. If CMF’s comfort and ANC performance hold up in real-world use, this could be the rare budget over-ear that feels less like a compromise and more like a personality.
