Review: Mark Levinson No. 5909
Price: £999 from fave.co/3vQDpvr
Mark Levinson is to audio what Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari are to automobiles. The high‑end brand, named after its legendary founder, has left an indelible mark with audio products priced in the four and five figures.
The Mark Levinson team is looking to add a new – and admittedly atypical – product to that legacy: The £999 No. 5909 wireless noise-cancelling headphone. This is the first headphone model Mark Levinson has ever produced, and it’s designed for the busy professional or passionate listener.
What makes this headphone special isn’t necessarily its pedigree, premium materials, onboard tech, or noise-cancelling performance (though it has all of those, too). Rather, what’s notable is the No. 5909’s voicing to the so-called Harman target curve for headphones. The result? A gorgeous headphone worthy of the Levinson heritage that will exceed the sonic expectations of even the most demanding music lover.
The unboxing experience, followed by the first time you pick up the No. 5909, seductively whispers luxury audio. The headphones come in three colour options: Pearl Black, Ice Pewter and Radiant Red, the latter of which was the colour of my review sample. Levinson fans will note that the colour combinations are a direct nod to the classic Levinson colour motifs. Mark Levinson audio gear is distinguished by its black and grey industrial design with red accents.
The No. 5909’s headband is wrapped in premium leather. The headband’s leather top side
