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Master & Dynamic x Applied Art Forms MH40 - Inspired by the Iconic Flight Jacket

20.12.2025 06:39 | ~2 minutes read

Master & Dynamic has partnered with Guy Berryman's fashion brand Applied Art Forms to release a limited edition of the popular MH40 wireless headphones that looks as though it leaped from a WWII bomber and landed straight into 2025. The collaboration directly references classic American flight jacket aesthetics: olive twill, sheepskin leather, rugged hardware, and enough character that you might wonder if a parachute and emergency kit should be included.

Master & Dynamic x Applied Art Forms MH40
Master & Dynamic x Applied Art Forms MH40. Image source - (c) Master & Dynamic

This is a refined mix of Master & Dynamic's premium materials, Berryman's utilitarian design philosophy, and aviation-inspired flair for those who feel modern audio equipment could use some "Top Gun" energy. The new MH40 leans hard into mid-century American flight jacket aesthetics - down to the materials. The limited edition uses fabrics from Collect, an authoritative Japanese textile manufacturer known for archival military apparel. The exterior headband and cups are wrapped in deep green nylon twill, while the headband interior contrasts with bright utilitarian orange wool - like the visible lining of an MA-1 jacket. The signature A/A/F grille visually references vintage radio receivers, giving the design a subtle "found in a Cold War bunker" vibe while staying within the MH40's modern design language.

Master & Dynamic x Applied Art Forms MH40
Master & Dynamic x Applied Art Forms MH40. Image source - (c) Master & Dynamic

All changes are purely cosmetic - internally, this is the proven second-generation MH40 platform. You get the same 40 mm titanium-diaphragm drivers, Bluetooth 5.2, and optional wired connectivity via USB-C or 3.5 mm. A dual-microphone system handles voice calls, while the M&D Connect app enables EQ adjustment and firmware updates. The retail price will be $399.

Master & Dynamic x Applied Art Forms MH40
Master & Dynamic x Applied Art Forms MH40. Image source - (c) Master & Dynamic

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Headphones — Master & Dynamic MH40

  • Model name

    MH40

  • Transducer principle

    Dynamic or Isodynamic

  • Scheme

    Closed

  • Wearing style

    Over-ear

  • Frequency response low +/- 10dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 10dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Max. sound pressure level (dBSPL (1 kHz @ 5% THD))

    N/A

  • Connection type

    Wireless

  • Connector (mm)

    N/A

  • Sensitivity (dBSPL (1 kHz/ 1 mW)))

    N/A

  • Impedance (Ohm (1 kHz))

    N/A

  • Playback time (hours)

    up to 30

  • Weight (g)

    N/A

  • Official link

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