Cutting-edge technology and precious stones – that’s the luxury cocktail promised by German hi-fi and TV brand Loewe and jeweler Jacob & Co. This exceptional partnership is aimed at the most affluent music lovers, with two €100,000 Bluetooth headphones.
Precious materials and distinctive design
The Loewe x Jacob & Co headphones stand out above all for their design. The Noir Rainbow model features a 14-carat rose gold ring set with 15.97 carats of multicolored sapphires, while the Ice Diamond version boasts a 14-carat white gold ring encrusted with 456 diamonds, for a total of 12.47 carats.
These rings are not just decorative: they also serve as control knobs, configurable via a dedicated app. The design is completed by genuine leather and anodized aluminum, confirming the attention paid to the smallest details. In a nod to the New York jeweler, the Loewe x Jacob & Co Leo headphones come in a luxurious jewelry box-like case.
Top-of-the-range technical features
Beyond their luxurious appearance, the Leo headphones incorporate advanced technologies. Both models feature 50mm dynamic transducers and amplification by Texas Instruments. Autonomy reaches up to 75 hours without noise reduction, a record in the premium Bluetooth headphones category. The battery is replaceable, as are other key components, including the ear pads and headband reinforcement, ensuring durability.
Active noise cancelling is also present, complemented by an integrated artificial intelligence system. This not only enables interaction with a voice assistant, but also real-time translations, useful when traveling abroad or at multilingual conferences. The headphones also feature five microphones for optimized voice pickup and noise reduction, and are compatible with all major audio codecs, including SBC, AAC, LC3 and LC3+. A wired connection remains possible thanks to an included adapter.
An ultra-limited series
Exclusivity is at the heart of the joint project between the two brands. Only ten Loewe x Jacob & Co Leo headphones will be produced worldwide, divided equally between the two Black Rainbow and Ice Diamond finishes. Each headphone comes with a certificate of authenticity and a luxurious presentation box, underlining its status as a rare and prestigious object. The term “limited edition” takes on its full meaning here, with an approach clearly aimed at a clientele of collectors. It is positioned as a hybrid product, halfway between fine jewelry and high-performance headphones, aimed at enthusiasts in search of a truly out-of-the-ordinary piece.
The Leo headphones, the result of a collaboration between Loewe and Jacob & Co, are a new milestone in the world of high-end audio. Both a technological object and a piece of jewelry, they are aimed at a public in search of exclusivity. Naturally, this prestigious collaboration is aimed at the wealthiest audiophiles. The Rainbow Black version is priced at €99,000, while the Ice Diamond version goes up to €119,000. A price positioning that confirms their status as exceptional objects, crafted with the same exacting standards as a unique jewel.
