BOWERS & WILKINS’ FIRST CLASS HEADPHONES

The E1s don't appear to be a huge departure for the British headphone brand as far as hardware or design is concerned - they borrow the P7 Wireless’s drive units, fine-tuned to the cabin noise and entertainment systems of Emirates’ First Class Private Suites.

B&W engineers spent hours on board the aircraft optimising the E1s' active noise-cancelling functionality, and claim they will “completely cancel ambient engine noise”.

The E1s are also designed for comfort on long transatlantic flights, featuring a soft leather design with memory foam cushioning in the headband and earcup.

Those in Economy Class will have to remember to pack their own wireless noise-cancelling headphones though.

The B&W E1s will debut on Emirates’ new Boeing 777 First Class cabin in December, and will be rolled out on all Emirates’ A380 and Boeing 777’s First Class Private Suites from April 2018.

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