THE SMART GUIDE WALL OF SOUND Audio equipment to switch on to Cool Option Individual Touch Promising a personal experience like never before, Denon’s latest earbuds are a game changer. Denon PerL (Personalized Listening) and PerL Pro use parent company Masimo’s Adaptive Acoustic Technology to produce a personal hearing profile for every user, meaning an individual experience tuned perfectly to each listener’s own hearing. The buds also offer active noise cancellation and a social mode, which allows you to dictate just how much you tune in and drop out. denon.com If you want glacier chic, the limitededition ice-blue versions of Audio Technica’s ATH-M50xIB and wireless ATH-M50xBT2IB might fit the bill. As the headphones of choice of many top audio engineers the ATH-M50xIB is known for its large-aperture drivers, sound-isolating earcups and robust construction. The wireless version is perhaps more suitable for the more casual listener, with its exceptional clarity and 50 hours of playtime on a single charge. audio-technica.com The Power of Red In many ways, it seems an odd collaboration. Audio pioneers Bang & Olufsen’s range of topclass speakers are generally designed to blend into people’s homes, visually neutral, while providing the ultimate aural experience. Ferrari aims to grab as much attention as possible, on the track and on the road. Yet there is much that unites them, from visionary founders to a passion for poise, power and precision. And the result? A reimagining of a series of the Danish brand’s headphones and speakers in the striking red of Ferrari. bang-olufsen.com ALL IMAGES COURTESY THE COMPANIES 30 NetJets
Take it for a Spin The re-rise of vinyl continues apace, with the format outselling CDs for the first time in 30 years in 2022. And the response of top audio firms is to produce better and better turntables. The DP-3000NE from Denon is one of the latest and the finest. The craftmanship is exquisite – a dark ebony veneer over a sturdy wood cabinet – combined with the highest quality components to produce a crystalclear sound. denon.com Setting the Tone Designed to Shine The fusion of a sphere and a cylinder into one solid aluminium piece, the Beolab 8, the latest in Bang & Olufsen’s high-end speaker series, is visually distinct. The flexible speaker is as easily used as standalone equipment or part of larger sound system, guaranteed to produce a powerful, immersive sound. bang-olufsen.com The latest addition to Kef’s LSX II Wireless range is a new iteration in olive green. The creation of renowned industrial designer Michael Young, the range has garnered praise for the minimal design and inobtrusive way the speakers fit beautifully into the home, while providing a high-quality sound system. The olive green speakers join other shades such as cobalt blue and lava red in Kef’s collection. kef.com NetJets 31
