These Loewe headphones cost over $135,000. Why? Take a guess

The era of high-fashion headphones is upon us, thanks to a new collaboration between hi-fi audio brand Loewe Technology and coveted jewellery company, Jacob & Co. The two available models, Noir Rainbow and Ice Diamond, will set you back €99,000 and €119,000, respectively. But is that price just for the diamonds, or will you actually get world-class audio quality with it?

With the handcrafted headphones, the two brands promise “high-resolution audio”, which one would expect for the price. More specifically, both the Noir Rainbow and Ice Diamond models feature an amplifier from Texas Instruments and a “high-performance” 50mm driver in each earcup, with a minimum frequency response of 20hz. They are compatible with spatial audio and are “optimised for Dolby Atmos.” You can use the companion app to customise the EQ of the sound, although it’s currently unclear how capable the app is. Mimi Sound is also supported for audio personalisation.

Meanwhile, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) is available for both models, along with multiple settings for intensity and transparency, with an Intelligent ANC ambience control.

As for connectivity, the Loewe x Jacob & Co headphones are equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 and sport an analogue audio input, plus a built-in microphone. Its Bluetooth connectivity supports AAC, LC3, LC3+ and SBC audio codecs — notably, there is no support for lossless codecs such as aptX Lossless.

Both models boast a 65-hour battery life.

Now for the expensive stuff.

The Noir Rainbow model, which is the €99,000 pair, is handcrafted with a 14-karat rose gold ring, with 15.97 carats of “vibrant gemstones”.

Meanwhile, the Ice Diamond headphones are handcrafted with a 14-karat white gold ring (weighing 42.5g), with 12.47 carats of “dazzling diamonds, including 456 brilliant-cut stones.”

“This is sound, reimagined as jewellery,” says Loewe. “Each headphone is a sculptural work of art the world has never seen before. A rare expression of beauty, precision and mastery. Shaped entirely by hand, every detail reflects the highest level of craftsmanship, from the radiant setting of each stone to the flawless finish. Singular in creation, timeless in spirit. A true collector´s treasure”

And, of course, what luxury headphone would be complete without a bespoke AI assistant? ‘Leo’ is on board both pairs — a “discreet voice assistant” for “real-time translation.”

Tempted? You’ll need to be super rich and super quick. The headphones are a limited edition series, with only 10 models being produced.

The luxury headphones will launch on the Loewe Yacht (where else?), which is a D55 Sportiva — “a masterpiece designed by Studio Dini”, according to a press release. “Entirely built in aluminium, both hull and superstructure, recalling the same materials belonging to Loewe, the yacht combines sophisticated design elements together with elegance in equal measure. Flying the Maltese flag, the Loewe Yacht (D55 Sportiva) embodies contemporary design and refined Italian craftsmanship.”

Finally, the two brands sign off on the press release, assuring that we can expect more products to come: “This collaboration marks not only a milestone in luxury audio art, but the start of a new chapter inLoewe’s journey, blending design, fashion, and technology. More extraordinary creations will follow in September 2025.”

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Sam is the Commissioning Editor at MusicTech, where he’s helped shape the publication’s editorial voice since 2019. With nearly two decades of music-making and a degree in music technology behind him, his focus is on the stories behind studio gear and the artists who use it. He’s spent way too much time sampling disco records.