The Beoplay H100 Charles Leclerc Limited Edition offers a new perspective on premium audio, where Bang & Olufsen’s century-long expertise meets the finely tuned instincts of a Formula One driver. More than a stylish collaboration, these headphones reflect Leclerc’s personal ear and vision, ensuring that every note feels as deliberate and considered as the design itself.
“I have been a fan of Bang & Olufsen for many years, and I use their products every day. The brand has a clarity and warmth in their sound that helps me disconnect from the racing world and brings me to a place where I feel connected to the artist. That is why the partnership is such a natural fit”
Charles Leclerc, Formula One Racing Driver
What makes this partnership stand out is Leclerc’s unusual combination of talents. On the track, he reads subtle cues from engines and tires at speeds over 300 kilometres per hour. Off the track, he is a pianist and composer, attentive to the smallest musical details. Bringing these two worlds together, he helped shape a headphone that listens as much as it performs, delivering clarity, balance, and a sense of personality that goes beyond the purely technical.
Signature Details Inspired by Monaco
The headphones capture the essence of Monaco through exquisite material selection and refined construction techniques. The blue hue of Monaco is said to be one of Leclerc’s biggest inspirations, and it is perfectly captured in the design of the limited edition Beoplay H100.
Pearl-blasted aluminium forms the foundation, with surfaces meticulously treated to achieve lustrous, silk-smooth finishes. The way it catches light aims to evoke the subtle shimmer of Monaco’s harbour under the sun. Steel blue toughened glass panels provide beautiful contrast whilst embodying the Mediterranean’s shifting coastal hues. These precision-cut glass elements possess remarkable depth, with colour variations that change gracefully under different lighting conditions. The selected materials look just as good as they feel. The pearl-blasted aluminium has a smooth yet secure grip, while the glass panels provide a cool, tactile contrast. Together, these choices make handling the headphones feel as considered as listening with them.
Every joint and finish feels deliberate, Bang & Olufsen’s attention to detail and quality shows in every angle.
Engineered for Premium Audio Quality
What sets this collaboration apart is Leclerc’s exceptional ear, honed over years of reading engine acoustics at high speeds. The subtle shifts and tones he notices on the track inform split-second decisions, a sensitivity that translates surprisingly well to audio, allowing him to hear details most listeners would miss.
“When I listen to music, I want a balance in the tuning that reveals the music in new ways and brings me closer to the artist.” Charles Leclerc, Formula One Racing Driver
He brought that precision to every stage of the Beoplay H100’s development. From frequency tuning to advanced noise-cancellation adjustments, Leclerc was involved in listening sessions, offering feedback that only someone with his trained perception could provide. The result is a headphone that reveals subtle musical details while keeping sound natural and balanced.
The headphones deliver immersive audio quality that meets Leclerc’s exacting standards, developed through both his racing career and musical pursuits. His understanding of how sound behaves under different conditions enabled engineers to optimise performance across various listening environments, ensuring consistent, immersive experience.
A Musician’s Perspective on Sound
Beyond his motorsport achievements, Leclerc’s work as a pianist and composer brings another layer to this collaboration. His music demands equipment that can capture subtle harmonics and tonal nuances, making him especially well-suited to judge how the headphones perform across different genres and recordings.
This dual expertise proves invaluable during development, with Leclerc’s creative process helping translate aesthetic concepts into tangible design elements. His vision of Monaco’s dynamic coastal environment guided material selection and colour development, ensuring visual elements complement the acoustic characteristics perfectly.
His feedback on tonal balance and spatial imaging challenged Bang & Olufsen to push the design further, resulting in headphones that exceed expectations while remaining effortless and enjoyable for everyday listening.
Limited Edition Collection
Limiting the run to just 216 numbered pieces gives these headphones a real sense of exclusivity. Each pair is marked with its unique number out of 216, a subtle nod to Leclerc’s racing career and a way for owners to feel they’re holding something truly special.
“We’re thrilled to have Charles work with us on our flagship Beoplay H100 headphones. His dedication to performance and craft mirrors our own, and his love for music fits perfectly with what we do.” Kristian Teär, Chief Executive of Bang & Olufsen