- Loewe Leo headphones launch for €1,299 / £TBC (about $1,530 / AU$2,320)
- 65-hour battery life, Dolby Atmos and hi-res audio
- Splendidly tactile rotary quantity management
When Loewe unveiled its ultra-expensive, diamond-studded headphones in August, I wrote that “beneath all of the gems there’s what could possibly be a really credible rival to the likes of the AirPods Max and different high-end headphone choices, and I believe that significantly extra inexpensive variations of those headphones will arrive in the end.”
And that is precisely what’s occurred. Say hey to Leo, the brand new and diamond-free headphones from Loewe.
The brand new Loewe Leo headphones are certainly significantly extra inexpensive than their six-figures siblings, though these are nonetheless very a lot a luxurious product. And we have had a sneak peek at them, so we are able to affirm that they really feel quite particular and have a very satisfying rotary quantity management – that is the disc on the surface of the earcups.
Loewe Leo headphones: key options and pricing
In keeping with Loewe these are not any mere headphones; they seem to be a “standalone HiFi audio answer” with a high-quality DAC and hi-res audio help: LC3+ at 96kHz/24-bit. The diaphragms within the 50mm drivers are created from Olefine Composite Elastomer, which Loewe says is each very mild and really responsive.
The snug ear cushions are created from leather-based, the headscarf is generously padded and the body is created from anodized aluminum with a fold-flat design, and the Leo include a tough case and lamb leather-based bag. There are two coloration choices, midnight blue and moonlight beige.
And the value? Whereas premium, these Loewe headphones do not price as a lot as a Maserati. The RRP of the Loewe Leo is €1,299, with a UK value nonetheless to be confirmed, however £1,299 appears doubtless. (That is about $1,530 / AU$2,320 – although Loewe merchandise do not usually make it to the US).
