JVC Kenwood has unveiled a pair of wireless earbuds unlike anything else on the market.
The new Victor WOOD Master earbuds just launched in Japan, and they stand out for two unusual choices: the drivers use African rosewood, and the exterior is coated in self-healing paint that can hide small scratches over time.
The WOOD Master buds use a hybrid 10mm driver with diaphragms made from a mix of pulp and rosewood, a material Victor says helps deliver clearer vocals and more accurate sound than any of its previous earbuds.
They also support SBC, AAC and LDAC, plus the brand’s “Personalised Sound” tuning, which analyses your ear shape and adjusts playback to match. Spatial audio is included, too.
Battery life lands at 10.5 hours per charge, with a total of 31.5 hours from the case. Bluetooth 6.0 enables multipoint connectivity and a low-latency mode for gaming and video. The buds weigh 6.5g each and come with an IP55 rating, meaning they can handle rain, sweat, and dusty commutes.
A standout design
And then there’s the design. Each earbud is finished with the first self-repairing paint seen on true wireless earbuds, allowing hairline scratches to disappear gradually with normal use. The outside also features a familiar face – Nipper the dog, the iconic “His Master’s Voice” mascot. Victor retained the rights to the logo in Japan after splitting from RCA decades ago, which is why it appears here and not on hardware sold elsewhere.
The WOOD Master earbuds will go on sale in Japan in late November 2025 for ¥41,800, which is around $270/£205.
There’s no word yet on an international release, but given the mix of materials, audio tech, and Victor’s long Hi-Fi history, these could turn a lot of heads if they make it beyond Japan.
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