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Montblanc launches new headphones - a new rival for B&O

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Stereomensch
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Stereomensch Posted: Mon, May 18 2020 10:30 AM

This news is very strange, the famous fountainpen maker launches new headphones.

https://www.faz.net/aktuell/technik-motor/digital/kopfhoerer-von-montblanc-und-rosson-audio-design-im-test-16773226.html

 

And of course, they want a part of B&O cake.

These headphones are interesting, they were concepted by Alex Rosson, a famous american engineer.

So what do you think, is this a danger to B&O?

Montblanc is a very famous brand, we all now the pictures of presidents from all around the globe signing

documents with a montblanc. But is this reputation enough to sell headphones?

What comes next, Boris Johnson using Montblanc headphones in his office?

 

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I think B&O appeals to people who like the B&O sound and design. B&O's headphone line is priced close to higher end mainstream products and I doubt that is what Montblanc is going to do and instead focus on the higher end luxury market. 

B&O in my life 😊: 

 

  • Beolab 8002 + Beolab 2 + Beosound Core with Essence Remote (Office)
  • Beolab 6000 + Beolab 11 + Beosound Core with Essence Remote (Bedroom)
  • Beoplay A9 Mk2 (Living Room)
  • Beosound 1 with wireless dock (Portable)
  • Beosound Balance (Dining)
  • Beoplay H95 (Focused listening, travel)
  • Beoplay H9 (3rd gen) (retired)
  • Beoplay P6 (Portable)
  • Beotime wall clock (hallway entrance)
  • BMW X5 50i with B&O Audio Package (Commute/drive)

 

 

 

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mbee replied on Mon, May 18 2020 12:15 PM

For me the real threat is Apple's headphones, because it is rumored to play in the same category : color change!

While if you want a new color for your H9 you have to buy a new H9, the Apple headphone is rumored t have quickly interchangeable parts to get new colors, like an Apple Watch strap, with new collections 2 times per year... Looks like a real issue for B&O !

 

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Famous acoustic engineering firm, Mont Blanc...

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9 LEE replied on Mon, May 18 2020 5:47 PM

BeoMatthew:

Famous acoustic engineering firm, Mont Blanc...

Indeed, if you stick one of their pens in each ear you get the finest noise cancelling on the market.... 

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andybandy replied on Mon, May 18 2020 6:11 PM

witch RCP prange is this Montblanc headphones set to? its close to H9? Or higher price range? 

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andybandy replied on Mon, May 18 2020 6:26 PM

I saw it now, rcp 600 euro. I would buy H9 everyday compare to this for nice headphone and less price:)

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