FROM CHUNKY STATEMENT EARBUDS TO SCULPTURAL OVER-THE-EAR HEADPHONES, THESE SLEEK, STYLE-FORWARD PIECES FROM AUDIO POWERBRANDS ARE PUTTING THE SWANK IN SOUND ACCESSORIES
BY TIA KIM
CAMPFIRE AUDIO MOON ROVER EARPHONES
Rock out in these hyper-limited-edition earphones boasting individually flame-treated titanium shells with an iridescent finish and accented with shiny gold-plated screws. The corded wearables feature a smoky cable and full-range 12mm planar drivers for supreme reproduction and silky sound. $1,199, campfireaudio.com
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 Headphones
Gleaming, precision-cut aluminum frames encased with buttery lambskin mark this glamorous pair of over-the-ear wearables. Fashioned for the discerning sound snob, the H95 is fine-tuned by B&F’s in-house Tonmeister for lush, enveloping lows, punchy mids, and clear, crisp highs. There are five different levels of active noise cancellation to choose from; simply spin the earcup wheel to find your perfect filter. $999, bang-olufsen.com
Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up Earphones
LV put its stamp on high-style audio with the debut of these wireless in ear buds, rendered in golden-yel low metal for a jewel-like finish and blanketed with the maison’s iconic Monogram print. They arrive in a swanky charging case fashioned after the Tambour Horizon Light Up watch, and feature 11mm Beryllium drivers, three microphones, and active noise cancellation. $1,660, us.louisvuitton.com
Beats Solo 4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 Headphones
Gleaming, precision-cut aluminum frames encased with buttery lambskin mark this glamorous pair of over-the-ear wearables. Fashioned for the discerning sound snob, the H95 is fine-tuned by B&F’s in-house Tonmeister for lush, enveloping lows, punchy mids, and clear, crisp highs. There are five different levels of active noise cancellation to choose from; simply spin the earcup wheel to find your perfect filter. $999, bang-olufsen.com The fourth iteration of Beats’ holy Solo series launched earlier this year, touting upgraded drivers, rebalanced acoustics, and improved frequency response over the previous gen. Personalized spatial audio with dynamic head-tracking bathes listeners in 360-degree sound, while custom-built 40mm transducers provide extraordinary clarity and range. Bonus: their sleek, contemporary design is foldable for ease of travel, and they’re available in a range of statement colors like slate blue and dusty pink. $200, beatsbydre.com
Apple AirPods Max
Audiophiles are buzzing over the highly anticipated launch of Apple’s second generation of its fashion-savvy over-the-ear headphones, set to hit the market by the end of the year. The first gen debuted in 2020 to splashy fanfare, lauded for their luxe, minimalist aesthetic, powerhouse noise cancellation, and spatial sound. Memory foam padding at the ears and a meaty battery offer a cushy, 20-hour listening experience. $429, apple.com
DYSON ONTRAC HEADPHONES
The haute home appliance company heralded for luxe-ifying the everyday vacuum cleaner and fan recently splashed into the headphone space, debuting its first-ever audio-only wearables that rival the big dogs, a la Bose and Apple. The wireless, over-ear pair boasts best-in-class noise cancellation at 384,000 times per second, plus a sophisticated sound range that promises crisp high-end brilliance and deep sub-bass. One charge offers up to 55 hours of battery life, and the customizable cushions and outer caps can be swapped out for thousands of potential color combinations. $500, dyson.com