Bang & Olufsen has graced us with the Beoplay H100, the headphones for people who think sound quality should be as luxurious as their designer leather shoes. With 40 mm titanium drivers and noise-canceling microphones (it has 10!) that could probably block out a jet engine (or your annoying neighbor), these headphones claim to give you the kind of audio experience you’d expect from a private concert. The difference is that you don’t have to dress up, and the band won’t see you lounging in your pajamas.
Made from lambskin leather and topped with a knitted headband—because why settle for regular fabric when you can wear the auditory equivalent of a cashmere sweater on your head—these headphones are not just about sound. They’re also about looking like you’re wearing a piece of modern art. Plus, they come in colors like Infinite Black, which sounds like something you’d see in a superhero movie, and Sunset Apricot, for those of us who like our headphones with a side of fruit.
If you’re the kind of person who wants to avoid actually touching buttons, the scratch-resistant glass interface lets you swipe and tap your way to audio bliss. And let’s not forget the battery life: pop them in their fancy leather case, and they’ll hibernate for up to a year. It’s like putting your headphones into a cryogenic sleep until you’re ready for another session of sonic perfection.
But here’s the best part: Bang & Olufsen designed these with a modular setup, so when life eventually happens—maybe you accidentally drop them into your smoothie—the headphones can be easily repaired. But all these come with the price of making your wallet noticeably lighter. Expect to shell out a humble US$1,549 for a pair. It is pricey but you know are paying for great sound, crazy cool style, and the right to the statement “Look at me, I have expensive taste.”
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Headphones are available for pre-order now with availability starting September 24, 2024.
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