bowers & wilkins c5 in ear headphones

the ‘c5’ in-ear headphones by bowers & wilkins

the ‘c5‘ in-ear headphones, created by audio equipment company bowers & wilkins, offer dynamic sound within an innovative ‘secure loop’ design that fits along the inner ridge of a user’s ear for increased stability.

to offer a larger-scale sound despite their small size, the noise-isolating earphones make use of the company’s custom ‘micro porous filter’, in which hundreds of microscopic steel balls act as a sonic diffuser.

the ‘secure loop’ design is composed of an adjustable, cushioned loop that a user adjusts to fit along the inner ridge of his ear. to further increase the stability of the device, the inner casing of the ‘c5’ is weighted with tungsten to balance towards rather than away from the ear.

the earphones will be available in august of 2011 for 180 USD.

full view of the ‘c5’ headphones

the devices make use of a special ‘micro porous filter’ for a sonic diffuser, offering larger-scale sound in the smaller design

view of the fit of the ‘c5′, whereby the headphones’ cushioned loop rests along the ridge of the user’s ear for a more secure fit

construction breakaway

morten warren, designer of the ‘c5’, discusses the design process of the headphones

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