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

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Stereomensch
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530 posts
Posted May 18, 2020 at 10:30 GMT
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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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Jaffrey
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529 posts
Posted May 18, 2020 at 11:56 GMT
#2138673

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. 

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BeoMatthew
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Posted May 18, 2020 at 17:43 GMT
#2138674

Famous acoustic engineering firm, Mont Blanc...

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9_LEE
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5593 posts
Posted May 18, 2020 at 17:47 GMT
#2138675

BeoMatthew wrote:

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 (archived2)
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155 posts
Posted May 18, 2020 at 18:11 GMT
#2138676

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

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andybandy (archived2)
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Posted May 18, 2020 at 18:26 GMT
#2138677

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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