audiophiles

The Libratone Live Speaker is a high-end gadget ($699.95-$799.95) designed for audiophiles who are also looking for a speaker that blends in with the surrounding furniture. The Libratone speaker streams music wirelessly from Apple products, featuring technology that supposedly provides all encompassing, 360 degree sound coverage...

Das Programm was incepted to allow audiophiles and furniture seekers access to the industrial designs of Dieter Ram. The audio department covers the range of Braun audio designs from the mid-1950s and 1960s, while the furniture collection includes his work for Vitsce spanning shelves, armchairs, sofas, and desks...

Investment: $1,000 Worth it For: The German company’s mid-range headphones offer superior comfort in a lightweight, easily portably body. The Sennheiser 700 also provides incredibly rich sound and compatibility with myriad amp systems, from the everyday to the high end, making their highly detailed output useful for a diverse group of audiophiles...

For true audiophiles, exclusivity can be equally as important as the precision instruments they swoon over. Klutz Design introduces the CanCan the “ultimate headphone stand.” This tear-shaped stand is hand-crafted in Sweden from solid wood or limited edition leather and is mounted on a hand-polished aluminum base...