# Hybrid-Styled Headphone Collaboration Klipsch & Mclaren Work on a Pair of Luxury Headphone Designs By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-headphone-design References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/1/klipsch-mclaren-headphones-earbuds-collaboration) & [mclaren](https://www.mclaren.com/racing/partners/klipsch/mclaren-racing-announces-new-multi-year-partnership-klipsch-audio-2020/) The category of luxury headphone designs is boldly accented thanks to a collaboration between innovation-focused audio company [Klipsch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-t10) and daring automotive manufacturer McLaren. The partnership is intended to appeal to “both audiophiles and racing fans alike.” The collection is scheduled to make a debut at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. There will be a total of three products, each retailing between $249 USD and $999 USD – a fact that testifies to the fact that the accessories are meant to appeal to consumers who look for luxe. The models that will be offered through the Klipsch x McLaren collection include the T10 True Wireless smart earphones, the T5 Sport [True Wireless earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-wireless-earphones1), and the Over-Ear Active Noise Cancelling Headphones. The luxury headphone designs will be made available to consumers in Fall 2020. Image Credit: Klipsch ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Headphone Designs:** Collaborations between audio companies and luxury brands present opportunities for innovative and stylish headphones. - **Smart Wireless Earphones:** The introduction of true wireless earphones with smart capabilities opens up possibilities for advanced features and functionality. - **Active Noise Cancelling Technology:** The integration of active noise cancelling technology into luxury headphones offers a disruptive innovation for enhanced audio experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Manufacturing:** Audio companies can capitalize on collaborations with luxury brands to create high-end headphones and expand their market. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands in the fashion and lifestyle industry can partner with audio companies to offer premium headphones as part of their product line. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of luxury headphones to develop innovative audio products that combine style and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/px8-s2.md) - [Luxury Car-Inspired Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-carinspired-headphone.md) - [Racing-Honoring Audiophile Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pi8-mclaren-edition-earbuds.md) - [Heavy-Duty Performance Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-amg.md) - [Racing-Inspired Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pi8-mcclaren.md) - [Automotive Audio Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automobili-lamborghini-x-master-dynamic-collection.md) - [Bespoke Wireless Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-t10.md) - [Collaborative Leather Luxe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/md-mh40-headphones.md) - [Ultra Luxury Joint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-design.md)