With Lando Norris taking McLaren to the number one spot on the podium at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, the British team dominates both the Formula 1 circuits and the world of hi-fi. Thanks to prestigious collaborations with legendary brands such as Klipsch and Bowers Wilkins, McLaren brings its colors and racing spirit to limited-edition speakers and headphones.
McLaren adds its colors to Klipsch speakers
An official partner of the British racing team for the past four years, Klipsch recently released a range of speakers celebrating this collaboration. This very limited edition capsule collection combines the look of McLaren cars with Klipsch’s sound expertise.
All Klipsch McLaren Legends speakers proudly bear the number 5, in homage to Bruce McLaren’s iconic car, which helped him to his first victory at the 1958 German Grand Prix. With over 880 races, including more than 180 victories in GPs, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, McLaren has become one of motorsport’s greatest legends. These special editions also pay tribute to the team with their papaya orange finish. This iconic color first appeared on the McLaren M7A in 1968.
Klipsch Forte IV McLaren Legends
The Klipsch Forte IV McLaren Legends floorstanding speaker not only boasts a papaya-orange design with the No.5 logo that sets it apart from the classic version, but also benefits from the same acoustic design. It features a 12″ woofer and a 15″ passive radiator for powerful, deep bass. With its compression drivers and ability to go down to 38Hz, the Klipsch Forte IV McLaren Legends delivers a remarkable sonic performance while celebrating McLaren’s heritage through its unique design. Perfect for listening to the roar of the MCL38!
Klipsch The One II McLaren Legends
Compact yet powerful, the Klipsch The One II McLaren Legends features dual amplification for a total of 60 watts of power. Combined with 2.2″ and 4.5″ drivers, the speaker delivers rich, dynamic 2.1 stereo sound. It conveniently enables wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and also includes a mini-jack input for wired connections. This makes it easy to pair with a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets and audio players.
Klipsch The Nines McLaren Legends
Like the original version, this pair of wireless speakers features powerful 240 watts RMS amplification, with high-quality drivers including one mounted in a horn, true to the Klipsch tradition. What’s more, a DSP system is present to guarantee excellent sound performance, even at low volume. In addition to its unique design, the Klipsch The Nines McLaren Legends stands out for its extensive connectivity. It features multiple inputs, including RCA, mini-jack, USB-B, HDMI ARC, as well as a Bluetooth 5.0 connection for wireless music streaming.
Bowers Wilkins x McLaren limited editions
Another brand that has joined the circle of McLaren partners is Bowers Wilkins. This partnership began with the introduction of BW car audio in McLaren’s exceptional vehicles. After working on the sound for the McLaren 540C, 570S Coupé, Spider and 570GT sports cars, the 720S supercar and the McLaren Senna, the British hi-fi specialist is now offering limited-edition audio equipment.
BW Px8 McLaren Edition wireless headphones
The BW PX8 McLaren Edition headphones differ from the classic version in their design, with papaya orange details inspired by McLaren supercars. The British racing team’s logo is also featured on the headband. The construction is just as high-end, with leather and aluminum details. Equipped with dynamic 40mm transducers and Bluetooth aptX Adaptive, the PX8 McLaren Edition offer a rich, immersive listening experience. What’s more, they feature ANC and a transparency mode, all with a 30-hour battery life.
With this selection of special edition products, McLaren doesn’t just shine on the racetrack. It also brings its excellence and competitive spirit to the world of hi-fi. So, which speakers or headphones will you be using to watch the next Grand Prix?
