B&O Play’s neat earbuds borrow from ‘90s design
Bang & Olufsen has debuted a new model of its wireless Earset headphones that borrow from one of its older, classic designs.
The B&O Play Earset specifically finds influence from a ‘90s design by Anders Hermansen, which the company says was more industrial in nature, focusing on the basic architecture of the headphones’ arm, piston, and ear hook. This design has been referenced in every iteration of the Earset, dating back to the first version, which was released in 2004 (below).
The headphones were built with comfort at the forefront. B&O Play says that the actual earphone sits just outside the inner ear, which leads to a better long-wear experience and also...