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Rimowa And Bang & Olufsen Headphones

Two very different but similarly powerhouse companies have joined forces to give us this — a stunning pair of Beoplay H9i headphones care of Bang & Olufsen made of long-lasting materials such as anodized aluminium and soft leather care of Rimowa.

It even comes in a signature Rimowa case, which looks as gorgeous and robust as some of the German luggage manufacturer’s other gear. These two companies seem so disparate at first. But when you consider how sound is also a big part of travel, it all suddenly makes sense.

As for the headphones themselves, they’re a noise-canceling variant. And they carry the B&O name so that’s sufficient enough a sound quality guarantee. Wireless connectivity means a terrific wire-free experience. The right earcup features a touch-sensitive housing, too. You can control music playback just by swiping or tapping. Increase or decrease the volume, pause, or skip to the next track with ease.

They’re a punch pricer than a regular pair of Beoplay H9i headphones at a whopping $900. No surprise there — Rimowa luggages are usually costly. This petite carrying case isn’t an exception.

It’s still a pretty sterling collaboration, though. If you can afford it, we’re not stopping you. Bear in mind that it’s a frivolous purchase if you already have your sonics gear fully set. But who can resist that alluring case, ridges and all? If you do give in, we won’t judge. They go on sale beginning April 15. Check out the link below for more information.

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B&O’s Beosound Edge Speaker

Premium audio manufacturer Bang & Olufsen never fails to disappoint when it comes to products that break the conventions of design. Just take a look at the Beosound Edge, its latest speaker that’s basically just a circular void or a big old coin.

Designed by Michael Anastassiades, who’s made terrific public drinking fountains around London, the Beosound Edge takes inspiration from the UK’s old pound coin, so it looks like a chunky slab of tin huge enough to stay propped upright.

In terms of sound, you can expect nothing less than stellar. We’re talking about B&O here, one of the most recognizable brands in high-quality audio, so its no surprise the Beosound Edge continues the company’s excellence in that department. It has a 10-inch woofer, two pairs of 4-inch midrange drivers, 0.75-inch tweeters, plus six amps thrown in for good measure. Beosound Edge also marks the debut of Active Bass Port, a new B&O-exclusive feature that cranks up “more energized bass” as you turn up the volume thanks to a special chamber inside the speaker.

And how do you change the volume? You do by rolling it around, of course, since the Beosound Edge is also a huge dial. Slowly rocking it forward or backward will change the volume, and there are touch sensors inside the speaker (inside the aluminum frame, to be more specific) that’ll still let you do this even if the speaker is mounted on a wall.

You’ll be happy to know that it’ll work with nearly every wireless audio platform out there, including AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Bluetooth, which will pretty much satisfy all your connectivity needs.

Now, on to the real question: How much is it? Well, prepare to shell out $3,500 for this baby when it goes on sale this November.

B&O Beosound Edge Speaker