Altec Lansing Headphones Go Custom

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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
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Altec Lansing has been trying to sell custom headphones with for a while now but this year they’re getting serious. In a joint effort between A-L and ACS customs, a UK company, they are now selling $999 custom in-ear headphones for professionals (and professional wannabes).

If you’ve never tried a pair of custom earbuds, rest assured the audio is top notch and the sound is usually wildly immersive. However, these things are expensive with the cheapest pair coming in at $499.

The buds are made of soft silicone and require a trip to an audiologist for a fitting.

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