Diesel is dipping back into the early-2000s style playbook through its new wired earphones that look like they belong clipped to your jeans more than your ears.
The new Diesel 60458 wired earbuds feature a heavy metallic chain design that closely resembles the wallet chains that were once a staple of early-2000s denim culture.
The earbuds have a silver finish, and the chains running along the cable feature signature Diesel charms that are made from materials such as aluminum, zinc, metal alloys, and ABS.
A fashion accessory that also plays music
Once you look past the industrial styling, the Diesel 60458 earbuds are straightforward on the tech front. These are wired earphones with a standard 3.5mm jack for easy plug and play. That means no batteries to charge, no pairing screens to tap through, and no worrying about earbuds dying halfway through a commute.
When it comes to sound, Diesel is clearly aiming these earbuds at everyday listening rather than audiophile-level performance. The company has not shared specifics about the drivers inside, but the product description claims that the earbuds deliver a “crisp” and “balanced” sound. This suggests emphasis on clarity instead of heavy bass or aggressively tuned frequencies.
The product images also show a tangle-free cable with an inline remote with volume and playback controls, a built-in microphone, and a sliding switch to mute the mic. The earbuds are not yet listed on Diesel’s US site, but they are available in the UK for £89.95, which is roughly $123.
It is definitely cheaper than Sony’s recently launched WF-1000XM6 earbuds, which offers improved noise cancellation, sound quality, and connectivity for $330.
Overall, the Diesel 60458 wired earbuds feel like a deliberate counterpoint to minimalistic wireless earbuds. It is bold, unapologetic, and very Diesel, blurring the line between audio gear and fashion accessory.
Whether they end up hanging from your ears or your jeans, these earbuds are meant to be seen as much as they are meant to be heard.