New McIntosh Headphones for the GQ Crowd

[thebes]

Flipping  through a QG of all things in a doctors office and come across an an article on McIntosh's new headphones, something called the Pryma 1, a pretentious moniker if I ever heard one.

 

Their claim to fame is that you can customize them by swapping out the headbands and ear cushions I guess to properly match your bespoke suit.

 

Now me I'm wondering if they will be available in camo and tie-die.  Maybe they will make headbands with little blue dials on them.

 

Here's the info:

 

"Pryma 1 over-the-ear headphones combine audiophile sound and cutting-edge style. They're designed and handcrafted in Italy by Sonus faber — makers of fine speakers that grace museums and art galleries as well as living rooms all over the world. The Pryma 1's lightweight aluminum earcups and microfiber-lined genuine leather headband and ear cushions mean that these headphones are as comfortable as they are stylish. Different-colored headbands are available separately, and ear cushions will be out soon too, so you can swap these pieces out for a custom look."

 

[oldtimer]

Sonus Faber.  Cool.  Love Italian design, except for their bespoke suits.  I'm all old Brooks Brothers for that.

[dirtmudd]

On 4/28/2017 at 5:06 PM, thebes said:

Flipping  through a QG of all things in a doctors office and come across an an article on McIntosh's new headphones, something called the Pryma 1, a pretentious moniker if I ever heard one.

 

Their claim to fame is that you can customize them by swapping out the headbands and ear cushions I guess to properly match your bespoke suit.

 

Now me I'm wondering if they will be available in camo and tie-die.  Maybe they will make headbands with little blue dials on them.

 

Here's the info:

 

"Pryma 1 over-the-ear headphones combine audiophile sound and cutting-edge style. They're designed and handcrafted in Italy by Sonus faber — makers of fine speakers that grace museums and art galleries as well as living rooms all over the world. The Pryma 1's lightweight aluminum earcups and microfiber-lined genuine leather headband and ear cushions mean that these headphones are as comfortable as they are stylish. Different-colored headbands are available separately, and ear cushions will be out soon too, so you can swap these pieces out for a custom look."

 

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