01
Aug
2011
Engadget: Are you a gamer and bass-lover on a tight budget looking for a new headset? Razer’s Electra headphones might just be your ticket for dubstepping through your next WoW raid. These stereo cans sport a 40mm driver in each earcup tuned to pump out lows, along with leatherette earpads to help keep ‘em comfortable while aiding in passive noise isolation. (more…)
01
Aug
2011
Engadget: The other rappers probably spend a lot of time making fun of you when you don’t have your own line of headphones. The Wu Tang’s RZA can thankfully breathe a sigh of relief as he becomes a member of the not so inclusive club that already contains the likes of Dr. Dre, Ludacris, and 50 Cent. (more…)
29
Jul
2011
What Hi-fi: New from Maxell are two new designer headphone models: the Audio Wild, seen above in its choice of three finishes, and the Retro DJ, combining ‘old school’ looks with modern technology.
The £30 Audio Wild model is a closed-back over-ear design with full-size ear-cushions and a rubberised finish, said to be ‘designed to be seen whilst the wearer roams through their very own Urban Jungle.’ (more…)
15
Jul
2011
What Hi-fi: Washable, wire-free and water resistant – that’s how Sony describes its new NWZ-W260 Sports Walkman.
Designed to resist rain and the sweat of a gruelling workout, this latest Walkman is clearly aimed at sporty types.
Available from the end of this month in gloss black and white, the all-in-one design eliminates the tangle of wires and the 13.5mm EX Series earphones come with silicon buds in three different sizes. (more…)
14
Jul
2011
What Hi-fi: We first saw the new Wharfedale Jade range of speakers at the Bristol Show in February.
Today Wharfedale has confirmed the range will be available from August in a choice of three real-wood veneers: black oak, vintage cherry and piano black. (more…)
13
Jul
2011
Engadget: We’ve been worried about Klipsch’s future since Audiovox joined the picture, but it looks like there isn’t reason to fret just yet. Remember the company’s first on-ear headphones, the Image One? Well, Klippy’s back for round two evidently; its Mode active noise-canceling headphones have quietly popped up on its website with a whopping $350 price tag and a fall 2011 release. (more…)
11
Jul
2011
Gizmodo: B&W makes golden-sounding stuff—but for a high-end audio firm, it’s pretty odd that they only make a single model of headphones. And the P5s, although terrific, are nothing you could ever jog with. The new C5s? Probably! (more…)
28
Jun
2011
What Hi-fi: Jays has given its v-Jays on-ear headphones a new matt finish and dropped the price tag.
On sale in new packaging alongside the rest of the Jays range as part of a renewed push by the Swedish company, the v-Jays are set to retail for around £60. (more…)
21
Jun
2011
Engadget: Marshall struck solid gold when it lent spare amp parts to Zound Industries (Urbanears) for the Major and Minor headphones, and is now releasing a remixed version of the original smash hit. The updated headset is by all means a Major headphone, but it now features an in-line remote with a mic that’s sure to please on-the-move fans of the supra-aural fit. At $119, the new cans will set you back about 20 bones more than the original, although you can’t put a price on the amount of rockstar-cred you’ll gain. The Major is available now from Marshall Headphones’ web store and at your local brick and mortar if you’reGASing for some new JCM-esque headgear.
24
May
2011
Bornrich: Danish designer A/V brand Bang & Olufsen has now come up with a new version of its stereo headset for all iPhone, iPad and iPod users looking for the highest sound quality and a fashion statement piece. Successor to the company’s EarSet 3 headset, the new EarSet 3i is a stylish, wired, stereo headset with built-in microphone and a 4-pole mini jack, which has been designed to fit the individual ear comfortably without compromise. (more…)
17
May
2011
Übergizmo: We are quite sure that you have come across a range of earbuds in the past that touted they fit the natural contours of your ear comfortably, with a range of sizes to choose from as well. Sure those claims might be true to a certain extent, but there is still some room for improvement, which is why Stephen Ambrose came up with a new invention that intends to solve the custom fit dilemma – with the ADEL inflatable balloon earbuds. (more…)
09
May
2011
Hothardware: Creative is on a serious roll this week. First, the D80 Bluetooth speaker, and now a line of new BT headphones. The new WP series is comprised of the 450, 350, and 250, ANC all three feature support for Bluetooth calling and music listening. The company is really playing up the invisible mic angle, and they’re insinuating that these were specifically designed to work with mobile devices. You’ll find a degree of noise killing powers throughout, with the 450 able to last around 8 or 9 hours when listening to music.
Pricing on the trio ranges from $60 right on up to $129, with the 350 on sale this month and the other two on sale in September.