Top 10 Most Expensive Headphones In The World
Today we're looking at the top 10 most expensive headphones in the world. Welcome to A Lux Calm, the place where future billionaires come to get inspired!
Hey there, Alack Sirs, today is a great day to pump up the volume and listen up because we're talking about headphones. If you're an audio or music enthusiast, then you know how important headphones are when it comes to sound quality. There's nothing like walking down the street and listening to your favorite tracks with the best headphones possible.
This industry has been around for a little over 100 years now, and it's been growing very fast since then. Headphones are now little wonders of technological engineering breakthroughs that can offer the clearest sounds and sleek designs you could ever think of. Wireless technology and Bluetooth are now key features that help users experience effortless interactions and constantly buy the new models.
The best headphones are not always the most expensive ones and vice versa, but it does feel nice to have good quality materials in your headphones. Obviously, some of them are a bit extra or limited edition, and since there's a luxury option for pretty much everything out there, we're here to uncover them for you. Tech enthusiasts will probably know the brands on this list since they're the best of the best in this industry and, of course, the most expensive.
So, Alack Sirs, feel free to get inspired by this list of crazy gadgets, but remember, sometimes the price is right, and it's better value for your money to invest. But anyway, without further ado, let's just dive in, shall we?
Then take a look at the most expensive headphones in the world. If you are new here, welcome! Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram at A Luxe.
Number 10: BDSM Headphones
Price: $6,450.
What does BDSM and headphones possibly have in common? After the Fifty Shades of Grey madness, the entire planet decided to embrace the kinky trend, and currently, headphones jump on the bandwagon as well. The luxury retailer Scents embraced the BDSM theme and made some crazy headphones with leather straps that will make you feel submissive and sort of caged, but in a good way, I guess.
They're called the ARCA edition Tormenta Cage headphone headpiece and are the final result of an exotic collaboration with DJ ARCA. So technically, no resemblance to Fifty Shades design-wise. This headpiece has one leather strap that goes around the head from ear to ear and two more over the face, leaving no room for your mouth to say the safety word. Sexy and naughty!
The brand is not offering warranty for this object because they're selling it as an art object, and they're also in limited edition. So if you want a pair, you better hurry up. But keep in mind, they are weird headphones, maybe for BDSM reasons.
Number 9: Chanel Headphones
Price: $7,200.
On a high-end note, here are the Chanel headphones! Yes, Chanel and headphones in the same sentence. These beauties are designed by Karl Lagerfeld, the current designer for Chanel because he's extravagant like that and saw a great opportunity.
The collaboration is between Chanel and Monster audio, so even though there are $7,200, they're a blend of the best designer and one of the best companies that also works with Beats by Dre. But just wait until you see the design. Audio files can now be stylish when wearing headphones!
They have the famous Chanel black leather pattern on the cuffs and over the headband, with a tiny Chanel logo. They do look like a fancy accessory when you have them on your neck and also come with a beautiful Chanel case that's also black leather with the logo. Since the headphones are $7,200, you might as well wear the case as a clutch bag, and nobody would even notice.
Number 8: Final Audio Design Sonorous EX
Price: $7,970.
One step further and one more luxurious and highly technological brand away, and we find the Final Audio Design Sonorous EX headphones. The company says their product reproduces the realism of vocals and instruments reverberating in a space. So with that statement in mind, you really need to try them to see the difference.
For $7,970, these headphones are premium quality, and they come in a special packaging that will make you drool. They come in a beautifully made wooden box with luxurious fur so that the soft and shiny aluminum stainless steel won't scratch. With this pair of headphones, you'll impress everyone while also enjoying the quality of great sound up to the slightest whisper.
Movies, videos, and songs should really sound better with them, so if you ever stumble upon them, give them a try because you might just be impressed—your wallet, though, not so much.
Number 7: Dolce and Gabbana Headphones
Price: $9,000.
We've talked about Dolce and Gabbana on this channel many times about their brand, their collections, and their scandals that followed them—and there are quite a few. These two stylish and controversial Italian designers sure knew how to draw attention and spark the sales for their luxury brand.
They released in 2015's Fall collection a pair of headphones bedazzled with Swarovski crystals and a crown to go with it. A year later, when Rihanna was teasing her fans with her new upcoming album "Anti," she posted a picture on her Instagram wearing the expensive $9,000 headphones from the famous designers and everyone lost their minds.
They sold out immediately and raised a lot of attention around the singer's expected, proving again that RiRi can pull off any look. We have to admit the headphones look sick, and everyone listening to them would feel slightly royal and empowered, showing us once again that Italians and celebrities know how to steal the spotlight.
Number 6: Rose-Gold Earpods
Price: $25,000.
Moving on, the stakes raised significantly and the prices—here are the Apple Earpods but with a luxurious twist. You all get these headphones with your newest iPhone or any Apple product for that matter because they are possibly the most expensive product in their entire company history.
These headphones are worth $25,000 and are made with 18 karat rose gold, giving you not only headphones but ear jewelry. Fortunately, they are also really good quality headphones because Apple is well known for revolutionizing the music industry with their iPods, iTunes, and headphones.
We've all used a pair of Apple headphones at one point or another, and they do fit most ears perfectly. But maybe the rose gold ones fit a little bit better. If you like the wireless headphones more, the golden AirPods might be more fitted for your lifestyle, and they also carry the luxurious design, and they're only $5,000.
On the same Apple topic, if you want to know more about this huge brand, we have a whole video dedicated to it. So just click in the top right corner to check it out.
Number 5: Monster Diamond Tears Headphones
Price: $30,000.
Halfway through our list, we stumble upon some really pricey and crazy-looking headphones. The Monster Diamond Tier headphones are for sure eye-catching and some serious bling-bling. For the price of $30,000, you can wear 18 karat plated headphones with black diamond spiders on the cuffs.
They are similar to the Beats by Dre headphones design but with more expensive details, designed by the Korean jewelry designer Sally Song. The making of these expensive headphones took over 100 hours and a lot of dedication from the team, so you're paying for that too.
And if you would think, who would wear such extravagant headphones? Well, Lady Gaga did! Who else would? The quality of these headphones is great, but you can buy them for $350—that's the price if you drop the 18 karat gold and diamonds; it's your choice.
Number 4: Sennheiser Orpheus HE1
Price: $80,000.
Taking a big price leap, the next headphones are quite expensive, to say the least. We're starting with the Sennheiser Orpheus HE1, which costs $80,000. You can buy a new car or a small apartment for that amount of money! So why spend that much money on a pair of headphones? Let's see what you get for this crazy amount of money.
First, the chassis of the headphones is made out of the same marble that Michelangelo used for his famous sculptures. And if that isn't fancy enough and a real piece of art, then keep in mind the headphones perform quite well and the amplifier can be used for damping.
Nothing is compromised in manufacturing these headphones, and although they cost a small fortune, the investment might be worth it if you're the kind of person that wants to mix art with technology and a beautiful decorating piece with multiple uses.
Number 3: Onkyo H900M
Price: $100,000.
Even more expensive than the Sennheiser's are the Onkyo H900M headphones with 20 carat diamonds, aluminum, and stainless steel. They might be a little extra and maybe too precious to wear on a daily basis, but they sure look beautiful.
The ear cuffs are embedded with diamonds on both sides, and the right one has an extra ring of red rubies, so you know which one is which. Fabulous, right? Besides the diamonds and polished look, they offer pure sound quality and an amazing listening experience at the staggering price of $100,000.
They also come in a special box and packaging made specifically for customers, and yes, they are custom-made because it takes weeks to hand-decorate these ear cuffs. These beauties are the only bejeweled headphones in the world, and we're still not at the most expensive on the list yet, if you can believe that!
Number 2: Focal Utopia by Torn Air
Price: $120,000.
Up with the most expensive and crazy pair of headphones are the Focal Utopia by Torn Air. This pair will cost you $120,000, and they are definitely one of the most expensive headphones in the world. They were launched in 2017 at CES and they're made by master jewelers featuring 18 karat gold mounted with six carat and handcrafted in Torn Air's workshops.
On top of that, a percentage of the sales go towards saving eight-year-old Louis Vizzini, who suffers from a degenerative disease, spinal muscular atrophy type 1. So you're paying for that cause, huh? It's a lot of money that you could spend on a six-month vacation or a brand-new car, but then again, this product is not for everyone.
And FYI, the $120,000 price tag does not include the headstand, which is another $12,000. You have to pay some serious money if you want to have something so rare and eccentric. Don't worry, we understand you!
Number 1: Graph Diamonds and Beats by Dre
Price: $1,000,000.
The finest luxury headphones go to the notorious brand everyone wants to wear—Beats by Dre. They are the holy grail of headphones, the most expensive and most extreme headphones ever made! The Graph Diamonds and Beats by Dre collaboration headphones are worth a million dollars, and so far, they've not been topped by any other brand.
They call it a disruptive collaboration, and they couldn't have said it better. The headphones have 112 carats of diamonds all over the cuffs, and so far, only celebrities like DJ Sky-Blue or Lil Wayne have worn them, and they made headlines all over the media with a statement accessory.
They do look neat and have a classic minimalist Beats design and quality, but we're not sure how many billionaires would invest in them because headphones usually have a limited lifespan, and they get lost or, in this case, probably stolen if you like this collaboration so much but don't want to pay the full price.
You can get the 2014 limited edition headphones they made for the Superbowl game if you can still find them for $25,000.
Now, Alack Sirs, we might have rocked some decibels and dollars around here today, but it feels great to listen to your favorite band on really good headphones. If you want to hear it all—the back vocals, the subtle instruments, the whispers, and the breaths—when the music is good, it shivers down your spine.
Most of the headphones featured today can't really give you that feeling while being beautifully crafted to also please the eye. Hand with a noise cancellation feature, you can get lost in the music or meditate anywhere.
On that same note, which one do you guys prefer—headphones or earbuds? Let us know in the comments section below! And as always, for sticking with us until the end and for being a true Alack Sirs, you get a bonus! Here it is:
Vintage iPod Nano
Price: $20,000.
When Apple released their famous iPod and iTunes, they revolutionized the whole music industry. Music was now faced with a different streaming platform, and artists could make money and not fear copyright and theft. The device was simply beautiful, elegant, sleek, fast, and very well integrated with other Apple products, as we are used to by now.
Nowadays, the era of portable music devices is dying slowly, and iPods are considered a vintage item from the early 2000s. They don't make them anymore, so if you want one, be ready for some steep prices. Some really old first-generation still working iPod Nanos are now sold for over $20,000 on eBay.
Paired with million-dollar Beats by Dre headphones, you'll have the most expensive and luxurious audio experience ever, and that could be considered priceless.
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