Master & Dynamic's tattooed tie-in: snake-printed headphones
The New York City-based high-end audio brand is making a habit of collaborating for special edition versions of its products…

There was the MA770 concrete wireless speaker with architect Sir David Adjaye. There was the Bamford Watch Department’s take on the MW60 wireless over-ears. And how could we forget the product of the firm’s first collaboration, The Rolling Stones-styled MH40s?
Now both Master & Dynamic’s wireless MW60 and its wired counterpart, the MH40, are the subject of another special edition makeover.
This time the aesthetic is courtesy of celebrity tattooist Scott Campbell, who has inked the likes of Sting, Robert Downey, Jr. and Orlando Bloom.
Officially titled the ‘Scott Campbell for Master & Dynamic Collection’, the MH40 and MW60 versions are available in either all-black metal and leather, or black metal with white leather finishes - both are decorated with Campbell’s signature snake design. Inside the ear pads is the artist’s quote “the smartest things I ever did were stupid things for love.”
It’s business as usual as far as specs are concerned. Both headphones feature the original’s 45mm neodymium drivers, with the wireless MW60s adding aptX Bluetooth connectivity, a 16-hour rechargeable battery and built-in ear cup controls.
The Master & Dynamic MH40 (£369) and MW60 wireless (£499) over-ears are available on the company's website from today, and you can look forward to our imminent review of the brand’s MW50 (£400 wireless over-ears) review…
MORE:
Get the What Hi-Fi? Newsletter
The latest hi-fi, home cinema and tech news, reviews, buying advice and deals, direct to your inbox.
Monitor Audio launches Monitor Series speaker range
Best new films 2018: trailers and release dates
Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist
Focal and Ubisoft team up for bank-breaking gold headphones
KEF and Porsche Design team up for Space One Wireless noise-cancelling headphones
Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of the brand's sister magazines Down Under – Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica. During her 11+ years in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices. In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.