Welcome to Nihilo Audio, a collaborative retail showroom founded by three local IEM manufacturers: Subtonic, Symphonium and Nightjar Acoustics.

As some of you may know, while each of our brands operates independently, we work closely together. United by a shared vision — to create the finest audio products possible, using best in-class materials and components. Our teams work closely together, contributing across design, engineering, and tuning, with each product embodying the combined expertise of our three companies.

Nihilo's Purpose

Nihilo was conceived as more than a retail space. It is a touchpoint where us creators and customers engage directly, offering deeper insight into the thinking behind each product. We aim to articulate the “why” behind each decision, from tuning philosophies to source pairings with DACs and amplifiers, so that customers understand not just how our products sound, but why they were made that way.

 

Nightjar Acoustics' High Quality Cables. Pictured: Sovereign Symphony 4W and Mira MK2.

 

We’ve also designed our space to accommodate high-fidelity 2.1-channel speaker setups. We’ve taken care to acoustically treat our room with damping materials and panels, allowing for critical listening and meaningful A/B comparisons. We encourage visitors to reference IEMs and headphones against well-configured 2.1-channel speaker systems to better understand what they value in sound reproduction, and what good sound should sound like. 

 

High-fidelity speakers used for A/B comparisons. Pictured: Ascend Acoustics and Martin Logan speakers.

 

Beyond audio, we believe in elevating Singapore’s creative culture. Music is art — and so is the process of designing and tuning audio products. In line with this philosophy, we also showcase local craftsmanship, including fine leatherwork and ceramics, celebrating thoughtful design in all its forms. We want to show that Singaporeans can do it, and that we can do it better.

 

Pictured: A vase from Musings by Clara C. Clara specialises in rugged and durable stoneware.

 

A Curated Experience

As Nihilo evolved, we began showcasing products from like-minded manufacturers such as Auribus Acoustics and 7th Acoustics. While these items are not for sale, we believe it is important to spotlight those who are pushing the boundaries of audio engineering and craftsmanship. Curation is at the heart of what we do: we spotlight innovation and excellence, regardless of commercial affiliation. For audiophiles, by audiophiles, truly. 

 

Pictured: Mod House Tungsten Double-sided. A fantastic headphone we do not yet retail.

 

Since then, we now retail select products from brands like Arctand Labs, Kali Audio, HiBy, iBasso and others. Our goal is to create an extremely well curated space, such that anyone can drop by and find something that works for them at any budget. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking summit-tier gear, our goal is to offer a tightly curated selection that reflects thoughtful design and engineering at every price point. The pursuit of excellence exists not only in high-end flagships, but also in creating affordable products that perform well within constraints.

 

Pictured: DITA Prelude IEM. An affordable and inexpensive IEM that has an amazing level of transparency and resolution. 

 

Looking Ahead

Nihilo embodies our spirit for collaboration. We plan to work with select brands on exclusive releases that reflect shared values in design and innovation. Our mission is to support creators, foster dialogue, and elevate brands that deserve broader recognition.

Keep your eyes peeled and follow us on our Instagram, as we have very exciting things planned for the second half of 2025. 

Visit Us

For a private listening session, appointments are available Monday through Thursday. Walk-ins are welcome Friday to Sunday, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Location: 1 Coleman St, B1-03 The Adelphi, Singapore 179803

We look forward to welcoming you.