Magnat, one of the leading European brands specialized in the development of high-end audio systems, started a cooperation with the world-famous Italian design-legend Pininfarina to develop a new line of high-end headphones. The aim of this partnership is to create a line of products that combines German high technology in the reproduction of sound and exclusive Italian design.
The first result of this partnership is the flagship of Magnat's new headphone portfolio: the Magnat LZR 980 by Pininfarina. This high-performance over-ear headphone sets a new standard in sound quality, ergonomics and elegant design. The Pininfarina team conceived the product as a unique shape characterized by sculptural and dynamic surfaces. A distinctive curvy line comes to life from the ear cup, continues through the entire headband to finish its ride on the second ear cup conveying continuity to the product profile. Starting from a careful study of the ergonomics of the ear the team designed the formfitting shape of the ear cups able to grant the highest level of comfort to the end user. An iconic metal element connects the two main parts of the product - the ear cups and the headband - fulfilling at the same time an aesthetic and functional purpose. The outstanding design is combined with Magnat's innovative laser technology. Magnat's more than 40 years of experience in loudspeaker development and one of Europe's most sophisticated acoustic labs, enabled us to create a product where design and technology meet on the same high level. Drivers were developed with the help of laser measurements in a vacuum chamber, creating an outstandingly transparent and dynamic sound experience.
Pininfarina also designed the packaging of the headphones, a unique case strongly consistent with the product.
The combination of innovative technology, elegant design and attention to comfort gave life to a brand new product satisfying the dreams of music lovers who take style in high consideration.
"We strongly believe that this product will set a new standard in the world of consumer goods: a perfect synthesis of German engineering and Italian design genius. Working together with Pininfarina is a positively inspirational experience." Mark Finger, CEO of Magnat Audio-Produkte GmbH, a subsidiary of Voxx International Corporation.
"The headphones are a wearable lifestyle technology - declares the Chairman Paolo Pininfarina. Our challenge was to dress innovation designing lines and shapes able to last in time, overtaking the trends."
VOXX International Corporation is an international manufacturer and distributor in the automotive electronics, consumer electronics, and biometrics industries. The Company has a portfolio of approximately 35 brands. The Company operates through three segments: Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics and Biometrics. The Automotive Electronics segment designs, manufactures, distributes and markets rear-seat entertainment devices, remote start systems, automotive security products and devices, vehicle access systems, mobile interface modules, mobile multimedia devices, and others. Consumer Electronics segment designs, manufactures, distributes and markets home theater systems, premium loudspeakers, outdoor speakers, A/V receivers, business music systems, streaming music systems, cinema speakers, architectural speakers, wireless and Bluetooth speakers and soundbars. Its Biometrics segment designs, markets and distributes iris identification and biometric security related products.
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