Positive Grid Spark NEO Core Wired Smart Guitar Headphones

The Spark NEO Core puts Positive Grid's entire Spark amp engine — 33 amp models, 43 effects, and full Spark app integration — inside a pair of over-ear headphones. Plug in any electric, acoustic, or bass guitar with a standard 1/4" cable, power on, and you're playing through a complete rig without an amp, a pedalboard, or any sound leaving your ears.

This is the wired sibling of the Spark NEO. Same custom-tuned 40mm drivers with Advanced Bio Fiber (ABF) diaphragms, same DSP tone engine, same app ecosystem — without the proprietary wireless transmitter. You connect your guitar via cable instead of wireless, which brings the price down significantly while keeping the sound and feature set intact. It also doubles as a set of Bluetooth 5.0 headphones for streaming music or backing tracks from your phone, so you can jam along to whatever you're listening to without swapping gear.

Through the Spark app (iOS and Android), you get access to the full tone library: Spark AI for text-based tone generation, Auto Chords for real-time chord recognition on any track, over 100,000 community-shared presets on ToneCloud, and a built-in tuner. Four presets can be stored onboard and cycled through with the headset controls, along with dedicated guitar volume adjustment. The passive noise isolation keeps outside sound out without active noise cancellation, and the ergonomic ear cushions are built for extended sessions.

Battery life runs up to 8 hours on Bluetooth audio alone, or up to 6 hours when playing guitar with Bluetooth active. Charges in about 3.5 hours via USB-C. It's worth noting: the NEO Core can't be used while charging, doesn't include a microphone for phone calls, and doesn't support looper or Smart Jam functions. It's also not compatible with the Spark NEO's wireless transmitter — this is a wired-only design. Compatible with Spark Control and Spark Control X footswitches when connected through the Spark app.

A solid option for anyone who wants a self-contained practice rig they can grab and play anywhere — late-night sessions, hotel rooms, shared spaces — without compromise on tone or features.

Audio
Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20kHz
Headphone Sensitivity: 100dB SPL (@ 1kHz)
Stereo/Mono: Stereo
Impedance: 32 ohms
Drivers: 40mm ABF (Advanced Bio Fiber) Diaphragm

Connectivity
Guitar Input: 1/4" (6.35mm) TS mono (wired — cable not included)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 (audio streaming only — no microphone)

Amp Modeling and Effects
Amp Models: 33
Effects: 43 (Noise Gate, Compressor/Wah, Distortion, Modulation/EQ, Delay, Reverb)
Onboard Presets: 4 (customizable via Spark app)

Controls
On-Ear Controls: Preset Selector, Guitar Volume, Power Button / Bluetooth Pairing

App Integration
Spark App: iOS and Android
Features: Spark AI, Auto Chords, ToneCloud (100,000+ tones), Tuner

Battery
Playtime (Bluetooth Audio Only): Up to 8 hours
Playtime (Guitar + Bluetooth Audio): Up to 6 hours
Charging Time: 3.5 hours (USB-C)

Physical
Weight: 363g (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions: 180 × 195.22 × 80.81 mm (7.09 × 7.69 × 3.18 in.)
Material Highlights: Aluminium logo badge, ergonomic ear cushions with interior red detailing

Compatibility
Instruments: Electric, acoustic, and bass guitars
Footswitches: Spark Control, Spark Control X (via Spark app)
Not Supported: Looper, Smart Jam, Spark NEO wireless transmitter

In the Box
Spark NEO Core Headphones, USB-C Cable, Get Started Card, Safety Instructions