- 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 reasonably priced variations of those headphones will arrive in the end.”
And that is precisely what’s occurred. Say hi there to Leo, the brand new and diamond-free headphones from Loewe.
The brand new Loewe Leo headphones are certainly significantly extra reasonably priced 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 verify that they really feel relatively particular and have a very satisfying rotary quantity management – that is the disc on the skin of the earcups.
Loewe Leo headphones: key options and pricing
In line with Loewe these are not any mere headphones; they are a “standalone HiFi audio resolution” with a high-quality DAC and hi-res audio assist: LC3+ at 96kHz/24-bit. The diaphragms within the 50mm drivers are produced from Olefine Composite Elastomer, which Loewe says is each very gentle and really responsive.
The snug ear cushions are produced from leather-based, the scarf is generously padded and the body is produced 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 worth? Whereas premium, these Loewe headphones do not value 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).
