# $30,000 Diamond Headphones Monster's Newest Diamond Tears Headphones are Now Available at Harrods By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-03-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-diamond-tears-headphones References: [luxurylaunches](http://www.luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/monster-diamond-tears-headphones-are-up-for-30000-at-harrods.php) & [whathifi](http://www.whathifi.com/news/harrods-to-sell-monster-18k-gold-headphones-for-£20000-a-pair) Monster's Diamond Tears headphones are now available at Harrods and they come with a whopping price tag of $30,000. This manufacturer is known for their extreme lavish style and [celebrity collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiaiai-and-blood-orange). Although it has been argued that Monster is not the number one in sound quality, they certainly top the charts for style and one-of-a-kind design. These Diamond Tears headphones have been made out of 18k gold and have been luxuriously encrusted in 5.56 carats of black diamonds. This specific pair has been put together by the [famous Korean jewelry designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-x-kendra-scott) Sally Sohn. Although this may seem a little over the top, these headphones will spark attention for the brand on a global level. It is always fascinating to see different markets and categories merging together to create something truly unique! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Audio Products:** As demonstrated by Monster's Diamond Tears headphones, there is a growing trend for companies to produce high-end audio products that cater to a luxury consumer market. - **Collaborative Jewelry Designs:** Collaboration between high-end audio companies and jewelry designers like Sally Sohn offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to produce exclusive and luxurious audio designs. - **Fashionable Audio Accessories:** With Monster's reputation for lavish style and unique design, a trend for fashionable audio accessories is emerging, creating an opportunity for innovation in the merging of fashion and technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Technology:** The trend for luxury audio products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for high-end audio companies to branch out and produce exclusive products for a luxury market. - **Jewelry Design:** Collaborations between audio technology companies and high-end jewelry designers like Sally Sohn present an opportunity for innovation in the jewelry industry to venture into new product lines. - **Fashion and Accessories:** With the rise of fashionable audio accessories, there is an opportunity for the fashion industry to integrate technology into their designs and create exclusive tech-fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Diamond-Studded Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-and-jacob-co.md) - [Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-xelento.md) - [Ultra Luxury Joint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-design.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) - [Radiant Anniversary Audio Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-diamond-collection.md) - [Sporty Gem-Encrusted Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solomon-x-bose-ultra-open-earbuds.md) - [Luxury Flower-Designed Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Horizon-Earbuds.md) - [Luxury Open-Concept Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-yh5000-headphones.md)