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Date : Tue Sep 23 2025 08:15:08

Loewe's elite new headphones deliver 24-bit Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, and 
the best volume control we've ever tried  but it comes at quite the price

Date:
Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Description:
Loewe's Leo make AirPods Max look like a budget buy

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Leo headphones launch for 1,299 / TBC (about $1,530 / AU$2,320) 65-hour 
battery life, Dolby Atmos and hi-res audio Wonderfully tactile rotary volume 
control 

When Loewe unveiled its ultra-expensive, diamond-studded headphones in 
August, I wrote that "underneath all the gems there's what could be a very 
credible rival to the likes of the AirPods Max and other high-end headphone 
options, and I suspect that considerably more affordable versions of these 
headphones will arrive in due course." 

And that's exactly what's happened. Say hello to Leo, the new and 
diamond-free headphones from Loewe. 

The new Loewe Leo headphones are indeed considerably more affordable than 
their six-figures siblings, although these are still very much a luxury 
product. And we've had a sneak peek at them, so we can confirm that they feel 
rather special and feature a particularly satisfying rotary volume control  
that's the disc on the outside of the earcups. (Image credit: Loewe) Loewe 
Leo headphones: key features and pricing 

According to Loewe these are no mere headphones; they're a "standalone HiFi 
audio solution" with a high-quality DAC and hi-res audio support: LC3+ at 
96kHz/24-bit. The diaphragms in the 50mm drivers are made from Olefine 
Composite Elastomer, which Loewe says is both very light and very responsive. 

The headphones have Bluetooth LE Audio and Dolby Atmos, and the companion app 
includes Mimi sound personalization. There's ANC with transparency mode; 
voice assistant support; AI-powered translation and multi-point connectivity. 
Battery life is 65 hours. 

The comfortable ear cushions are made from leather, the headband is 
generously padded and the frame is made from anodized aluminum with a 
fold-flat design, and the Leo come with a hard case and lamb leather bag. 
There are two color options, midnight blue and moonlight beige. 

And the price? While premium, these Loewe headphones don't cost as much as a 
Maserati. The RRP of the Loewe Leo is 1,299, with a UK price still to be 
confirmed, but 1,299 seems likely. (That's about $1,530 / AU$2,320  though 
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https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/loewes-elite-new-headphone
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