TL;DR: Four Argon Audio models join the Soundium catalogue today: the Quiet Storm ANC headphones (169 €, Black or Blue), the Soul3 wireless over-ears (119 €), the Stream 2 MK3 Spotify and radio streamer (229 €) and the Phono1 MM phono preamp (99 €). None of them is brand new, all of them are proven sellers for Argon, and all four are in stock at our supplier with 1 to 2 week delivery.
Introduction
We've carried Argon Audio's speakers, turntables and amplifiers for a while. What we hadn't carried were the small, sensible pieces that sit around them: a pair of headphones for the commute, a streamer for an amp that predates Spotify, a phono stage for a turntable without one. That gap is closed now.
These are Danish-designed, fairly priced and deliberately simple. Here's what each one does well and where it stops.
The Four
Wireless Headphones
Argon Audio Quiet Storm
Hybrid active noise cancelling, 40 mm dynamic drivers and up to 30 hours per charge, with five minutes on the cable good for another two hours. An ambient mode lets announcements through, the 3.5 mm input still works with a flat battery, and a hard case comes in the box. The trade-off: AAC is the only high-quality codec, so Android users don't get aptX or LDAC. 169 €, Black or Blue.
Wireless Headphones
Argon Audio Soul3
Argon's no-frills over-ear: 50 mm drivers voiced in Denmark, aptX and AAC over Bluetooth 5.0, 25 hours of playback and soft protein leather pads. No app, no firmware updates, nothing to configure. The trade-off is obvious and intentional: there's no noise cancelling, so if your day involves trains or planes, spend the extra 50 € on Quiet Storm. 119 €, Black.
Music Streamer
Argon Audio Stream 2 MK3
A palm-sized box that adds Spotify Connect and internet radio to any amp with an RCA input, or to a DAC over optical. The 2.4-inch colour screen and the included remote are the point: you can flick between radio stations without unlocking a phone. It streams at CD quality over Wi-Fi only (no Ethernet), and there's no AirPlay or Chromecast; the Argon Audio Solo covers those. 229 €.
Phono Preamp
Argon Audio Phono1
If your turntable sounds faint and thin through the amp, it's missing a phono stage, and this is the cheapest honest fix we stock. MM cartridges, RIAA equalisation, 40 dB of gain, gold-plated RCA terminals with a ground post, all inside a shielded metal case that draws 0.4 W and never needs switching off. MM only, though: moving coil owners need something else. 99 €.
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Who They're For
Quiet Storm for commuters and travellers who want real ANC without paying for a big-name logo. Soul3 for everyday listening where simplicity matters more than features. Stream 2 MK3 for anyone whose amp still sounds great but has never heard of Spotify. Phono1 for turntables without a built-in preamp, or with a built-in one you'd rather bypass.
Who should look elsewhere: Android listeners chasing LDAC, anyone who wants AirPlay, Chromecast or hi-res streaming (look at the Solo), and moving coil cartridge owners.
Quick Specs
- Quiet Storm: hybrid ANC, ambient mode, 40 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0 AAC, up to 30 h, 0.29 kg, 169 €
- Soul3: 50 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0 aptX and AAC, 25 h, 0.29 kg, 119 €
- Stream 2 MK3: Spotify Connect, internet radio, Wi-Fi, 16-bit / 44.1 kHz, RCA and optical out, remote, 229 €
- Phono1: MM RIAA, 40 dB gain, RCA in and out with ground, metal case, 0.4 W, 99 €
Where to Buy
- All four in stock at our supplier, 1 to 2 weeks to your door
- 3-year warranty and 14-day returns through Soundium
Final Thoughts
None of these four is trying to be a flagship. Each does one clear job at a price that makes sense, which is exactly what Argon is good at. If you already have an Argon system, they're the missing pieces; if you don't, they're a cheap way in.
Still Unsure?
Ask us. We'll tell you honestly whether Quiet Storm or Soul3 suits your day, or whether your amp needs the Stream 2 MK3 or the Solo. Everything else that just landed is in New Arrivals. See you at Soundium.