What Master & Dynamic does

Master & Dynamic is a New York City-based premium audio hardware company founded in 2013 by Jonathan Levine. The company designs, develops, and sells luxury headphones, true wireless earphones, and wired earphones at price points ranging from $199 to $750, with a product portfolio spanning 19 headphone models and 7 earphone models. Its core technology centers on custom-engineered drivers (beryllium, titanium, biocellulose), adaptive active noise cancellation, and premium materials including lambskin leather, anodized aluminum, sapphire glass, and solid brass. The company's most technologically distinctive product is the MW75 Neuro, developed in partnership with Neurable Inc., which integrates EEG brain-computer interface sensors into ear pads for focus tracking and cognitive health monitoring — the first consumer-grade BCI-enabled headphone.

The company operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer brand through masterdynamic.com, supplemented by selective retail partners and an extensive portfolio of brand collaborations with luxury and lifestyle names including TUMI, Automobili Lamborghini, BUGATTI, BAPE, Paris Saint-Germain, L/UNIFORM, APPLIED ART FORMS, and Chanel (the latter via an OEM arrangement for the Chanel Première Sound Watch). Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales of premium audio products and accessories (ear pads, charge pads, cables, cases), with no disclosed subscription or recurring component. The company ships globally to the US, UK, and 16+ European countries with regional pricing in USD, EUR, and GBP. Customer segments include affluent premium audio consumers, gamers (via the MG20 line), frequent travelers and professionals, and health-conscious tech early adopters, with the M&D Connect app providing firmware updates, EQ customization, and ANC mode management as a post-sale ecosystem touchpoint. Master & Dynamic is privately held with 11-50 employees and no disclosed funding rounds; ownership structure and investor composition are not public.

Name

Master & Dynamic

Legal name

Master & Dynamic

Website

https://masterdynamic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Master & Dynamic is a New York City-based premium audio company designing luxury headphones and earphones ($199-$750) for affluent consumers, distributed direct-to-consumer and through collaborations with brands like TUMI, Lamborghini, BUGATTI, and Chanel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Consumer Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Hearables (True Wireless Earbuds & Smart Headphones) (CRACAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wireless Headphones (Over‑Ear & On‑Ear) (CRACANAB), Headphones & Personal Audio Retail (Earbuds, ANC, DACs) (CRACAEAG), Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH)

Keywords

• Premium audio equipment
• Wireless headphones
• True wireless earphones
• Noise cancellation technology
• Luxury consumer electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Master & Dynamic generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of premium headphones and earphones. Products are sold at price points ranging from $199 (ME05 earphones) to $599 (MW75 headphones), with collaborations and limited editions commanding higher prices. The company also sells accessories including ear pads, cables, wireless charge pads, and carrying cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Master & Dynamic designs, develops, and sells premium audio hardware including wireless over-ear headphones, true wireless earphones, wired earphones, and gaming headsets priced between $199 and $750. The company uses custom-engineered drivers (beryllium, titanium, biocellulose), premium materials such as lambskin leather, anodized aluminum, sapphire glass, and Kevlar, and active noise cancellation. Product sales are supplemented by accessories (ear pads, cables, charge pads, cases) and a companion M&D Connect app for firmware updates and EQ customization.

Product overview

Master & Dynamic is a New York City-based premium audio brand offering a portfolio of luxury headphones and earphones alongside complementary accessories. The product lineup spans four headphone models (MW75 ANC wireless, MH40 wireless, MH40 wired, MW50+ 2-in-1 convertible, MG20 gaming), three true wireless earphone lines (MW09, MW08 Sport, MW08), and wired in-ear ME05 earphones, with prices ranging from $199 to $750. The portfolio is significantly extended through brand collaborations with TUMI, Automobili Lamborghini, BUGATTI, BAPE, Paris Saint-Germain, L/UNIFORM, and APPLIED ART FORMS, producing limited-edition variants of headphones and earphones. A notable technology partnership with Neurable Inc. produced the MW75 Neuro — the first consumer-grade BCI-enabled headphones integrating EEG brainwave sensors for cognitive health tracking. Accessories include wireless charge pads, replacement ear pads, cables, and carrying cases. All products are managed through the M&D Connect companion app for firmware updates and EQ customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MW75 Active Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones Premium over-ear ANC headphones for individual consumers seeking high-end wireless audio.
• MH40 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Premium wireless over-ear headphones for consumers seeking high-fidelity sound with luxury materials.
• MH40 Wired Over-Ear Headphones Wired over-ear headphones for consumers preferring cable-based, battery-free listening.
• MW50+ 2-in-1 Wireless Headphones Convertible on-ear/over-ear wireless headphones for consumers who want a flexible, premium wireless design.
• MG20 Wireless Gaming Headphones Premium wireless gaming headphones for competitive and recreational gamers seeking luxury design.
• MW09 Active Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earphones Premium ANC true wireless earphones for consumers and frequent travelers.
• MW08 Sport True Wireless Earphones Sport-oriented ANC true wireless earphones for fitness and active-lifestyle consumers.
• ME05 Wired In-Ear Earphones Wired in-ear earphones for consumers seeking high-resolution audio without battery limitations.
• MW75 Neuro BCI-Enabled Headphones Smart EEG-enabled ANC headphones for tech-forward consumers interested in cognitive health monitoring and productivity tracking.
• MC100 Wireless Charge Pad Wireless charging pad accessory for M&D earphones and other compatible devices.
• M&D Connect Companion App Companion software for managing and customizing M&D audio products, including firmware updates and EQ settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 32 hours battery life (MW75), 48 hours total with charging case (MW09)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• APPLIED ART FORMS (A/A/F)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2026Collaboration with design studio founded by Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman to reimagine MH40 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. Limited-edition headphones feature materials from Japanese textile mill Collect including green nylon twill and orange wool blend inspired by mid-century American flight jackets.
• TUMIcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025Multi-year partnership with international travel and lifestyle brand TUMI to release special edition products featuring TUMI's iconic 19 Degree design aesthetic. Launched MW09 TUMI True Wireless Earphones at $450, with additional collections planned throughout the year. Products available through TUMI.com, select TUMI Retail Stores, and masterdynamic.com.
• HBOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025MW75 and MH40 headphones featured as symbolic props in HBO's The White Lotus Season 3, appearing on characters Piper and Lochlan Ratliff. Represents notable product placement integration in premium television content.
• L/UNIFORMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 October 2024Limited-edition collaboration with French canvas bag maker L/UNIFORM producing MH40 Wireless Headphones featuring the brand's exclusive Quadrille canvas in two colorways. Materials sourced from Portugal, France, and Italy. Optional monogramming available at Paris boutiques.
• Neurable Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024Master & Dynamic partnered with Boston-based neurotechnology company Neurable Inc. to launch the MW75 Neuro, the first consumer-grade BCI-enabled headphones with embedded EEG sensors for focus tracking and cognitive health monitoring. Neurable developed the brain-computer interface technology while Master & Dynamic provided premium audio hardware. The partnership has expanded with the MW75 Neuro LT released at a lower price point ($499 vs $699 original).
• Paris Saint-GermainminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 September 2024MG20 Paris Saint-Germain collaboration marking Master & Dynamic's entry into esports and gaming, positioning the premium audio brand in the competitive gaming market.
• ChanelminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 September 2024Master & Dynamic manufactured the Chanel Première Sound Watch, a multifunctional accessory combining a watch, necklace, and wired earphones marked with the Chanel double C. Launch campaign featured Lily-Rose Depp filmed by Inez & Vinoodh in Paris.
• Automobili LamborghinicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024Collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini to release limited-edition MW75 and MG20 gaming headphones featuring the supercar brand's design language. MW75 Automobili Lamborghini priced at $649, MG20 at $499.
• BUGATTIcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024Collaboration with BUGATTI to release limited-edition MG20 wireless gaming headphones featuring BUGATTI's design aesthetic in Nocturne/Lake Blue and Nocturne/Jet Orange colorways.
• BAPE (A Bathing Ape)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with Japanese streetwear brand BAPE to release limited-edition MG20 wireless gaming headphones in BAPE Pink Camo and BAPE Blue Camo colorways at $349.
• Mercedes-AMGminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with Mercedes-AMG to release limited-edition MW08 Sport True Wireless Earphones featuring Mercedes' performance brand design language.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Audeze: US boutique headphone maker specializing in planar magnetic drivers at $400-$1,000+ price points. Comparable to M&D on premium-tier audio engineering focus and direct-to-consumer orientation.
• Focal: French high-end audio manufacturer (Bathys, Celestee) selling premium wireless and wired headphones at $500-$1,500+. Closely comparable to M&D on engineering-led, audiophile-leaning premium positioning.
• Bowers & Wilkins: British premium audio maker with a strong headphone line (Px7, Px8) at $400-$700 price points and similar focus on driver engineering and luxury aesthetics. Directly comparable to M&D on product tier and consumer.
• Bang & Olufsen: Danish premium audio brand selling luxury headphones, earphones, and speakers at comparable price points ($300-$800+). Closely aligned with M&D on design-led, materials-rich positioning and direct-to-consumer premium go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Sonos: Premium multi-room audio brand that recently entered headphones (Sonos Ace at $449). Targets the same design-conscious premium audio buyer as M&D and competes in the lifestyle-tech adjacent segment.
• Sennheiser: German audio giant with a broad portfolio spanning professional, consumer, and premium headphones (Momentum series). Competes in the same premium wireless ANC category as M&D's MW75 but with significantly greater scale and R&D resources.
• Bose: US incumbent with a market-leading ANC headphone franchise (QuietComfort Ultra) and broad retail distribution. Competes head-on with M&D in premium wireless ANC but at lower price points and with much larger scale.
• Sony: Sony's WH-1000XM and WF-1000XM series set the benchmark for premium ANC headphones and true wireless earbuds in the same $300-$400 tier as M&D's MW75 and MW09, with vastly larger scale and R&D.
• Beats by Dre: Apple-owned premium consumer audio brand focused on lifestyle marketing and celebrity/athlete collaborations — a structural analog to M&D's luxury-collaboration strategy, but operating at significantly greater scale and price accessibility.
• Apple (AirPods / AirPods Max): Apple's AirPods line (especially AirPods Max at $549) is the dominant premium consumer audio franchise and the most significant competitive threat to M&D's MW75/MW09 products, with ecosystem lock-in and massive marketing budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/masterdynamic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/masterdynamic
• Facebookfacebook.com/masterdynamic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5100880
• Instagraminstagram.com/masterdynamic
• TikToktiktok.com/@masterdynamic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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