Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless (v2) review: Vintage looks meet modern headphone performance
Most popular pairs of headphones in 2023 are designed for everyday, every-scenario usage in mind. They're made to be used on the move, so get equipped with elements like noise cancelling to block out noisy commute sounds, and are usually foldable to make them easy to carry with you.
Some headphones — however — are a little bit different. For Master & Dynamic — and its MH40 cans in particular — the aim is to deliver headphones with that vintage, leather-wrapped look, staying true to the design ethos of its very first pair of headphones: the original wired MH40. Its second wireless version of the iconic over-ears seeks to fix and improve some of the weaknesses of the first generation, making a pair of at-home, casual-listening headphones with a great look and modern connectivity options.
3.5/5
The latest MH40 Wireless headphones keep the old school looks, but add to it with aptX Adaptive support, long battery life and digital USB-C wired audio.
For those familiar with the MH40 design, you'll know exactly what to expect from Master & Dynamic with the latest pair. This is the Master & Dynamic aesthetic. The look you imagine when you see or hear the brand's name. It's the vintage aviator style that started the story for the New York brand. Unlike its most recent MW75 headphones, the brand hasn't reimagined or modernised them, it's stuck with tradition.
That means there's no glass, or seamless lines and curves. It's that classic, almost steampunk look with exposed stitching along the leather-coated headband, and a distinctive metal grille on the outside of each can. In fact, the mechanisms and materials used almost have that look of being made in someone's shed, but with the precision of a craftsman who spent hours
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