km5 Gives Transparent Tech a High-Voltage Facelift With Its New Neon Audio Collection

The vibrant new lineup transforms functional audio gadgets into striking fashion and interior art pieces.

Summary

• Japanese audio brand km5 has announced its new “Neon Collection,” featuring transparent and neon-colored updates to its signature CD players and headphones
• The collection highlights the speaker-equipped Cp2 in a fully clear design, alongside the Cp1 CD player in Neon Yellow and clear-bodied Hp1 headphones
• The km5 Neon Collection is now available at select BEAMS locations

Japanese audio brand km5 is bridging the gap between sound and sight with its vibrant new “Neon Collection.” Known for proposing audio gear as an extension of fashion and interior design, the brand has updated its minimalist lineup with energetic bursts of color and striking transparent materials. By combining the purity of clear casing with the visual impact of neon, km5 has successfully elevated traditional CD players and headphones from simple listening devices into captivating visual showpieces.

A standout offering from the new lineup is the highly anticipated “Clear” edition of the Cp2, a CD player equipped with a built-in speaker. Retailing for 25,300 yen, this model strips away opaque outer casing to beautifully reveal its internal circuit boards and mechanical structure, transforming the functional gadget into a mesmerizing piece of modern art.

For those who prefer to display their CD jackets as artwork, the standard Cp1 player arrives in an electrifying Neon Yellow (20,900 yen) and a pristine Clear (22,000 yen). The Neon Yellow iteration adds a sharp, futuristic edge to any room, creating a striking optical illusion where the device’s frame appears to be actively glowing.

The collection also extends into wearable tech with the Hp1 lightweight headphones. Now featuring a transparent finish paired with lime yellow earpads, the headphones effortlessly complement contemporary streetwear and tech-wear aesthetics. km5 goes a step further in personalization by offering standalone felt earpads (1,980 yen) in vibrant shades like Turquoise Blue, Carmine, and Lime Yellow, allowing users to customize their daily audio gear to match their mood. Additional accessories, including a sleek charging stand and acrylic cases, help complete the cohesive ecosystem.

The km5 “Neon Collection” is officially available now at select retail locations in Japan, including BEAMS CULTUART Takanawa, BEAMS Men Shibuya, and BEAMS Ginza.