Master & Dynamic just teamed up with Guy Berryman’s fashion label, APPLIED ART FORMS, to cook up a limited-run MH40 Wireless that looks like it bailed out of a WWII bomber and landed squarely in 2025. The collaboration leans directly into the iconic American flight-jacket aesthetic—olive twill, lambskin, rugged detailing, and just enough attitude to make you wonder if your headphones should come with a parachute and a survival box filled with bubble gum and beef jerky.
It’s a clean blend of M&D’s premium materials, Berryman’s utilitarian design language, and a little aviation swagger for anyone who thinks modern audio gear could use more Top Gun energy.
Limited Release MH40 Wireless Headphones
The original Master & Dynamic MH40 landed back in 2014 as a wired headphone, then resurfaced in 2019 as a wireless model before getting a proper second-generation overhaul in 2023. For 2025, M&D is taking that proven 2nd-gen platform and turning it into a limited-release showpiece—same core tech, same tuning, but wrapped in design cues pulled directly from Guy Berryman’s own archive of vintage military and workwear pieces. It’s the MH40 you already know, just dressed like it’s about to brief the crew before wheels-up and that mission over Hanoi.
“Each year I find myself increasingly drawn to A/A/F clothing. It’s a staple in my wardrobe, and I love it more with each season. The thought and detail that go into these pieces perfectly align with the commitment to quality and craftsmanship that we’ve embraced at Master & Dynamic from the beginning. I see a bright future for us, co-creating iconic products together.” — Jonathan Levine, Founder & CEO, Master & Dynamic
The newly launched MH40 Wireless leans hard into mid-century American flight-jacket culture, right down to the materials. Master & Dynamic sourced fabrics from Collect, a respected Japanese textile mill known for its archival military cloth. The outer headband and ear cups are wrapped in deep green nylon twill, while the inner headband flips to a bold, utilitarian orange wool blend—the same kind of high-visibility pop you’d expect inside a real MA-1. Even the signature A/A/F grille channels vintage radio speakers, giving the whole design a subtle “found in a Cold War bunker” vibe without straying from the MH40’s modern build.
“This collaboration with M&D is a playful take on the 1960s USAF flight jacket with its green nylon and iconic orange lining material. The overall design of the headphones also draws from my love of mid-century design and references audio products from the same era. These are great-sounding headphones, and it’s really exciting to be launching a second collaboration with the M&D team.” — Guy Berryman, Applied Art Forms
What’s Inside the Limited Release MH40 Wireless Headphones
While the exterior gets the full Applied Art Forms makeover, the internals are straight from the current second-generation MH40 Wireless—no secret tuning, no surprise hardware swaps. You’re getting the same proven platform under the flight-jacket styling.
The MH40 Wireless uses 40mm titanium drivers that deliver a clean, spacious presentation, backed by Bluetooth 5.2 for stable wireless performance. If you prefer going old-school, you still get wired connectivity through USB-C and a 3.5mm option via the included adapter.
A dual-microphone array handles call clarity, and the M&D Connect app rounds things out with custom EQ settings, firmware updates, and the usual system tweaks. In short: all the style on the outside, all the familiar MH40 muscle on the inside.
Pro tip: the MH40 still skips ANC entirely. Master & Dynamic is sticking with passive noise isolation, counting on the seal of the earcups and pads rather than digital processing. If you need full airplane-cabin cancellation, this isn’t that kind of mission.
For long listening sessions, the special edition keeps all the creature comforts—up to 30 hours of battery life, soft memory-foam ear pads, and a lightweight frame that won’t turn your head into a pressure point by hour three. It’s built for all-day wear, even if you’re not actually flying anything.
Specifications
| MH40 Limited Release Edition | |
| Product Type | Wireless Headphones |
| Price | $399 |
| Materials | Nylon twill/wool blend headband and lambskin leather ear pads/aluminum ear cups |
| Ear Coupling | Over-Ear |
| Ear Pads | Replaceable magnetic lambskin-wrapped memory foam |
| Drivers | 40mm titanium |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms |
| Noise Cancellation | Passive Noise Isolation |
| Talk Microphones | 2-microphone talk solution with wind reduction |
| Voice Assistant | Compatible with native voice assistants |
| Bluetooth | Ver 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Codec Support | AAC, SBC, and aptX Adaptive up to 24-bit/96kHz |
| Multipoint Connectivity | Yes |
| Wired Digital Headphone Connection | USB-C to USB-C woven for digital USB audio up to 24-bit / 96kHz |
| Analog Headphone Connection | USB-C to 3.5mm woven cable for optional analog audio connection |
| Cables | USB-C to 3.5mm analog audio cable USB-C to USB-C charging and digital audio cable |
| Antenna | Internal |
| Certifications | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours on a full charge |
| Dimensions | 205 x 202 x 71mm |
| Weight | 280g |
| Package Contents | USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable USB-C to USB-A Adapter USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Cable Flight Adapter Canvas Carrying Pouch |
The Bottom Line
Master & Dynamic’s limited-release MH40 Wireless is essentially the 2nd-gen MH40 you already know—same titanium drivers, same Bluetooth 5.2 platform, same comfort, same 30-hour battery life—but wrapped in a flight-jacket-inspired shell that pushes the brand’s design game harder than usual.
The collaboration with Guy Berryman’s Applied Art Forms brings real material upgrades: green nylon twill from Collect, a bold orange wool-blend interior, and a vintage-radio-style grille that sets this edition apart from the standard MH40 colorways (of which there are already plenty).
This isn’t a performance upgrade; it’s a style statement. If you already own the MH40 Wireless, the only new elements here are external. But if you’re drawn to mid-century military aesthetics, vintage audio cues, or simply want a headphone that looks like it has clearance to taxi down a runway, this is easily the most visually distinctive MH40 to date.
With only 350 units worldwide and a $399 price tag, the MH40 × Applied Art Forms edition is aimed squarely at collectors, design fans, and anyone who wants their headphones to wear the flight jacket so they don’t have to.
Price & Availability
The limited-edition MH40 × Applied Art Forms Wireless Headphones are available for $399 at Master & Dynamic’s website. Or check Amazon for the MH40 in various color combinations for less.
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