Prototypes of Aedle's VK-1 headphones have been going around the internet since last spring for no reason besides their stunning design.

Now, a limited number of 500 headphones are now up for grabs.

The interesting thing about his homegrown French audio company is that the two entrepreneurs have branded themselves artisans. The headphones took two years to develop, and the effort was well worth it. Built from polished aluminum and covered in plush leather, they're assembled together into a subtle but elegant form.

The VK-1 headphones are available in carbon and silver finishes and are selling at $350, to be shipped in February.

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