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Dvice: Headphones are one of the hottest categories in high-end audio, and Japan’s Final Audio Design has now upped the ante by introducing headphones that cost as much as a decent used car.

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Electronista:  Earbuds optimized to Microsoft Lync

Logitech has launched a new set of airbuds targeting business users. The BH320 USB Stereo Earbuds are designed primarily for voice and video chats, not music. The earbuds use a five-band parametric equalization technology to optimize both the audio and microphone to make it mirror normal speech. Echo cancellation also adds to voice clarity. (more…)

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What HiFi: Sennheiser has added aptX Bluetooth capability to its flagship wireless range with the launch of the new MM 450-X and MM 550-X headphones. (more…)

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What Hi-fi: Following some sneak previews at CES last month, Sennheiser has officially launched its new HD700 headphones here at the Bristol Sound & Vision show.

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Pocket-Lint: Although it’s been beaten to the punch as the first manufacturer to release Android-specific headphones (by Klipsch), Philips is, to our knowledge, the first to offer an entire range of, what it calls, Made for Android headsets. (more…)

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T3: After several years of essentially owning the headphone market the match made in audio-heaven will be coming to an end, much to the relief of competitors no doubt. (more…)

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iPodNN: This week at CES, Monster unveiled its new lineup of headphones that look to improve both audio quality and aesthetics. New products include the Inspiration, iSport, Diesel Vektr, Diamond Tears, and the Earth, Wind & Fire-backed Gratitude. In most cases, Monster is taking them relatively upscale compared to more utilitarian audio. (more…)

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Gizmodo: AKG’s new K 495 NC noise-canceling headphones don’t need batteries at all—you charge them up via USB. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that they look (and, given the source, most likely sound) terrific, too. (more…)

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Audiofederation: “AfterShokz is a brand new company on a mission to change the way the world listens to music on the go — with ear-free headphones that transport sound through your cheekbones. They’ve used patent pending bone conduction technology (initially developed for military special ops) to create the ultimate sports, mobile and gaming headphones. (more…)

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Pocket-Lint: In the world of headphones, it’s all the rage to add the moniker of a music superstar to your brand in order to create a sense of authority. The House of Marley has released a range of earbuds and cans, David Guetta has loaned his name to a DJ-centric headset from Beats, and Chas and Dave are rumoured to be in talks with the Cockernee Headphones Co from Bow. Probably. (more…)

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Pocket-Lint: If you take your gaming seriously then chances are you will have come across the idea of a proper headset before. Useful for cross game chat, as well as in game audio, they can be a relatively cheap way to enhance your gaming experience. (more…)

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T3: Known for premium audio quality and design Beats By Dr Dre have gone for a more formal look this time catering for the minimalist in us all. (more…)

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