Styled in a silver metal and black leather finish, the MW50 On-Ear Headphones from Master & Dynamic are wireless headphones that utilize Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX to facilitate the streaming of high-quality audio. Yes, the appointments are both stylish and comfortable: Heavy-grain cowhide accents adorn both the headband's exterior and the earcups, while soft lambskin complements the headband's interior and the earpads (which also boast memory foam to further ensure comfort). The harder aspects of these headphones, such as the rotating hinges for folding the headphones whilst storing them, are fashioned of stainless steel.
However, one shouldn't overlook the sonic aspects of these headphones. 40mm beryllium drivers facilitate a warm and powerful sound, offering a frequency response of 5 Hz to 30 kHz. To provide clarity and noise isolation, dual omnidirectional microphones have been implemented. Tactile controls are installed on the earcup itself to ensure a simplified way of accessing features and communicating with your wireless device.
The headphones sport a rechargeable battery which can last up to 16 hours. Included with these headphones are several items, including a 3.5mm cable for passive listening (when you don't want to use Bluetooth), a USB Type-C cable for charging the battery and installing firmware updates, a leather cable box, and a canvas pouch for your headphones.
- Bluetooth 4.1 connection with aptX
- Heavy-grain cowhide exterior surface and earcup accent
- Lambskin headband interior
- Lambskin memory foam earpads for comfort and breathability (removable for cleaning)
- Stainless steel folding hinges
- Aluminum antenna
- 40mm beryllium drivers
- On-board controls
- Omnidirectional dual microphones for noise isolation and clarity
- 16-hour battery life
- Passive audio available when wireless disabled via included 3.5mm cable