WE BELIEVE MASTERY IS A NEVER-ENDING EXPLORATION REQUIRING A DYNAMIC APPROACH.
SOUND IS A CATALYST AND A POWERFUL CREATIVE ELEMENT, HELPING TO FOCUS, INSPIRE, AND TRANSPORT YOUR MIND.
Brilliant sound and design motivate everything we do. We have a deep passion for building beautifully crafted, technically sophisticated sound tools. Designed to be modern yet timeless, our headphones, earphones and speakers utilize only the finest materials and are engineered to last, creating the perfect balance of aesthetics, strength, comfort and exceptional sound.
THE STORY BEHIND THE BRAND
Founder Jonathan Levine was first drawn to headphones after building a recording studio in his office to support his shared passion with his music-mad son, Robert, an emerging DJ/music producer. Jonathan, a serial consumer products entrepreneur, envisioned headphones with both premium sound quality and elevated design that his son could use. While touring colleges, they came across a pair of WWII aviator headphones in a museum and could not help but notice how elegant and timeless the headphones looked. In that moment, Jonathan decided he wanted to design and build headphones that in 50 years would also stand the test of time.
Founder Jonathan Levine was first drawn to headphones after building a recording studio in his office to support his shared passion with his music-mad son, Robert, an emerging DJ/music producer. Jonathan, a serial consumer products entrepreneur, envisioned headphones with both premium sound quality and elevated design that his son could use. While touring colleges, they came across a pair of WWII aviator headphones in a museum and could not help but notice how elegant and timeless the headphones looked. In that moment, Jonathan decided he wanted to design and build headphones that in 50 years would also stand the test of time.
SIMPLY PUT, OUR SOUND TOOLS LOOK AS GOOD AS THEY PERFORM.
Melt down most sets of headphones and you’ll be left with a lump of plastic. But, what if audio products were instead constructed from premium materials like fine leathers, stainless steel, concrete and other high-end finishes? We bring to market an uncompromising approach to elevated design, materials, craftsmanship and performance.
SIMPLY PUT, OUR SOUND TOOLS LOOK AS GOOD AS THEY PERFORM.
Melt down most sets of headphones and you’ll be left with a lump of plastic. But, what if audio products were instead constructed from premium materials like fine leathers, stainless steel, concrete and other high-end finishes? We bring to market an uncompromising approach to elevated design, materials, craftsmanship and performance.
Product DNA
01.
SUPERIOR DESIGN AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
Careful and intentional construction to create objects of lasting beauty.
02.
PREMIUM MATERIALS
Only the finest materials - supporting comfort, aesthetics and functionality.
03.
SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY
Designing the ultimate sound experience, while delivering best-in-class performance at every touch point.
Our Passion for Arts Education
Master & Dynamic is proud to invest in the next generation of creatives.
Art and music are essential parts of every student’s education. Arts programming teaches students how to articulate their ideas in a communicable form, while cultivating a creativity that can be employed in any area they pursue.
Since 2014, we’ve partnered with Harlem Village Academies (“HVA”) High, a public charter school in Harlem and part of the five-school HVA network, to support their arts and music programs. Our contributions established HVA High’s foundational art program, offering 2D and 3D art classes in the high school, and our headphones allow students to do greater independent and small group work in their music classes.
We also support the Center for Arts Education (“CAE”), whose mission is providing arts instruction to every NYC public school student. Through our giving, we are committed to supporting the exploration, learning and development of HVA’s and CAE’s students, as well as the wider creative community. Read more about HVA and CAE.
2020-2021 Community Support & Engagement
COVID-19 Crisis Relief
We donated 10,000 N95 face masks to New York-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai Hospitals to help keep healthcare workers safe as they fought COVID-19.
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
We donated a portion of sales to America's premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.
City Harvest
With our customers’ support, we donated enough meals to feed over 80,000 New Yorkers for one day through City Harvest, New York City’s largest food rescue organization.
MusiCares
We partnered with travel brand Away to create a collection of sound tools and travel gear where all of the proceeds were donated to MusiCares, an organization providing a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community.
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
We collaborated with artist Temi Coker on a collection of sound tools where profits contributed to the center’s work in building stronger, safer communities by shifting resources away from punishment and incarceration.
Know Your Rights Camp
We donated a portion of sales to the Know Your Rights Camp founded by civil rights activist and former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick.
Image of Manhattan courtesy of Paul Seibert and FlyNyon.
Our History
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Master & Dynamic launches in NYC with a core collection of premium on, over and in-ear headphones.
Master & Dynamic brand film, “Sound is What You Make Of It,” inspired by its signature sound profile, is launched.
CNET, the world's leader in tech product reviews, writes, "Move over Beats; Master & Dynamic's MH40 Headphones Win on Design, Sound and Build Quality."
Master & Dynamic launches at it's first international retailer, Colette, noted as Paris' temple of hip by the New York Times.
Harlem Village Academies High School opens with a new foundational arts program fully funded by Master & Dynamic.
Master & Dynamic announces its first product collaboration: Master & Dynamic for Proenza Schouler, a capsule collection of limited-edition headphones.
Vogue magazine full page features Proenza Schouler collaboration with Azaelia Banks wearing Master & Dynamic for Proenza Schouler headphones.
Master & Dynamic launches in select Apple retail stores and Apple.com, worldwide.
Master & Dynamic launches a boom microphone in collaboration with private membership work collective NeueHouse.
Master & Dynamic launches its partnership with legendary travel case maker Zero Halliburton.
Master & Dynamic debuts film “MH40: Dynamic Differences”. The video showcases the detailed manufacturing process of the iconic flagship headphones, the utilization of the finest materials and finishes, and the acheivement of excellence one careful step at a time.
Master & Dynamic launches new brass ME05 Earphones. Wired Magazine’s “best [earphone] pick for 2015.”
Renowned photographer Erik Madigan Heck joins M&D as Resident Creative Director.
Master & Dynamic launches MW60 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. Named the "best Bluetooth headset (of 2015)" by Wired Magazine.
Master & Dynamic teams with famed Japanese designer Poggy to create limited-edition headphones.
The Rolling Stones commissions Master & Dynamic to create the first ever Rolling Stones headphones.
Master & Dynamic headphones are selected to be the exclusive audio brand on all NetJets European private jets.
Partnership with Aston Martin, the iconic luxury sports car brand, launches at Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance.
Master & Dynamic launches new MW50 On-Ear Wireless headphones.
New MW50 Wireless is selected as a 2017 Consumer Electronics Show Innovation Awards Honoree.
Master & Dynamic partners with renowned architect Sir David Adjaye to launch a new concrete wireless speaker for the home.
Master & Dynamic partners with Leica Camera AG to create a capsule collection of sound tools inspired by the 0.95 lens.
Master & Dynamic partners with YouTube to commemorate the launch of YouTube TV.
Master & Dynamic launches limited-edition MW60 Over-Ear Headphones with luxury brand Bamford Watch Department.
The Greene Street Collection, olive and camo headphones, and its accompanying A World Apart campaign are released for Holiday 2017.
The MA770 Wireless Speaker is selected as 2018 CES Innovation Awards honoree.
Master & Dynamic partners with tattoo and fine artist Scott Campbell to create a collection of four limited-edition headphones.
Master & Dynamic launches new 2-in-1 product, MW50+ On + Over-Ear Headphones.
Master & Dynamic introduces the MW07 True Wireless Earphones, built on cutting-edge technology and crafted with premium materials, including, for the first time ever, handcrafted acetate.
Master & Dynamic partners with Product (RED) to create a limited-edition red MA770 Wireless Speaker which sold at Sotheby’s during Art Basel with proceeds from the sale donated to Product (RED).
Master & Dynamic partners with Louis Vuitton as they enter the audio market with a collection of unique wireless earphones, the Louis Vuitton Horizon Earphones.
Master & Dynamic follows the celebrated 2018 launch of its MW07 True Wireless Earphones with the introduction of three new colors: White Marble, Pink Coral and Piano Black
"Master & Dynamic's MW07 True Wireless Earphones are recognized for world class design as the winner of The Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019"
"Master & Dynamic releases the MW07 True Wireless Earphones in an exclusive Cherry Blossom print, taking inspiration from “hanami,"" the Japanese tradition of viewing and enjoying the beauty of sakura"
MW65
Master & Dynamic releases the MW65 Active Noise-Cancelling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, its most technically sophisticated headphones.
35 Ventures / KD
NBA star Kevin Durant and 35 Ventures, owned by Durant and sports business executive Rich Kleiman, announce their equity partnership in Master & Dynamic.
MW07 GO
Master & Dynamic introduces the MW07 GO True Wireless Earphones, our lightest and most durable earphones, perfect for workouts and travel in any weather.
MW07 PLUS
Master & Dynamic introduces the MW07 PLUS True Wireless Earphones, second generation of the original MW07, built on cutting-edge technology and provide an exceptional true wireless listening experience.
Master & Dynamic introduces a new brand campaign, "Reinvention" featuring M&D partner and NBA superstar Kevin Durant. The campaign expresses that to master your craft, you have to be willing to reinvent yourself and "Never Sound the Same.”
MH40 Wireless
Master & Dynamic releases the MH40 Wireless Over-Ear headphones, an evolution of the original MH40's in celebration of M&D's five-year anniversary.
Master & Dynamic partners with Louis Vuitton for a second time to introduce the next generation of Horizon Earphones in bright red, pristine white, jet black, pink and neon yellow.
Master & Dynamic partners with Leica Camera AG to create a third capsule collection of headphones and earphones inspired by the 0.95 lens.
Community Crisis Relief Efforts
In March, Master & Dynamic donated 10,000 N95 face masks to New York-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai Hospitals to keep our healthcare heroes safer as they fought COVID-19. In April, with our customers’ support, we donated enough meals to feed over 80,000 New Yorkers for one day through City Harvest.
Master & Dynamic partners with the coveted Japanese street style brand to create a collection of limited-edition headphones and earphones featuring the brand's signature BAPE® CAMO print and an exclusive camouflage co-designed with Master & Dynamic partner, Kevin Durant.
Supporting The Black Community
In support of Black Lives Matter, 10% of July’s sales were donated to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Master & Dynamic partners with travel brand Away to create an exclusive capsule of sound tools and travel gear, where 100% of net profits are donated to MusiCares.
Oliver Peoples
Master & Dynamic partners with the luxury eyewear brand on a collection of sound tools and eyewear featuring three custom acetates made by Italian manufacturer, Mazzucchelli.
JetBlue launches custom-for-JetBlue Master & Dynamic MH40 Over-Ear Headphones for use by its Mint passengers.
Master & Dynamic partners with Automobili Lamborghini on a collection of high-performance sound tools inspired by the design and materials of the iconic Italian super sports cars.
Master & Dynamic partners with multidisciplinary graphic artist, photographer and designer Temi Coker on a limited-edition run of sound tools. 100% of profits go to the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.
Master & Dynamic creates a collection of sound tools inspired by Nike KD13 sneakers, featuring designs that celebrate the inherent connection between basketball and music.
Master & Dynamic partners with the iconic football club Paris Saint-Germain to create a limited-edition collection of sound tools inspired by the Milky Way that represent the new dimension in which the team is evolving.
MW08
Master & Dynamic introduces the MW08 Active Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earphones crafted from ceramic and stainless steel with Hybrid ANC and 6 microphones.
MW08 Sport
Master & Dynamic introduces the MW08 Sport Active Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earphones designed with shatter-resistant sapphire glass, 2 Ambient Listening modes, memory foam ear tips, and a Kevlar® fiber charging case.
Master & Dynamic partners with Leica Camera AG to introduce the MH40 Wireless Headphones to the 0.95 capsule collection.
MG20
Master & Dynamic introduces the luxury MG20 Wireless Gaming Headphones featuring magnesium ear cups with 50mm Beryllium drivers, dual microphones, and a coated canvas headband with Alcantara® details.
Introducing MW75
Master & Dynamic introduces the MW75 Active Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones featuring Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, up to 32 hours of battery life or up to 28 hours with ANC enabled, and crafted from anodized aluminum, tempered glass, and lambskin leather.
Master & Dynamic for Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG
Master & Dynamic partners with Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG on a collection of headphones, earphones, and audio accessories inspired by their luxurious, innovative, and high-performance automobiles
Master & Dynamic for BAPE®
Master & Dynamic partners with the coveted Japanese street style brand to create a collection of limited edition headphones and earphones featuring the brand's signature BAPE®CAMO print.
Master & Dynamic for BUGATTI
Master & Dynamic partners with BUGATTI on a limited-edition collection of sound tools featuring the MW75 Active Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones, MG20 Wireless Gaming Headphones and MW08 Active Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earphones.
Master & Dynamic for Automobili Lamborghini
Master & Dynamic has partnered with Automobili Lamborghini on a third collection of sound tools inspired by the bold, high-contrast design of the iconic Italian super sports cars.
Master & Dynamic's MW75 Active Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones are recognized for world class product design as the winner of The Red Dot Award: Product Design 2023
