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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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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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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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Übergizmo: HTC might have acquired Beats for a cool $300 million, but that doesn’t mean the Taiwanese phone company is going to have all the fun. No sir, Nokia of Finland wants in on some audio accessory action as well, hence teaming up with Monster for their range of upcoming accessories. (more…)

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Engadget: JAYS has been dishing out slick looking audio gear for years, but before now it only offered models with inline remotes compatible with iDevices. (more…)

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Pioneer.eu: Pioneer has launched the STEEZ culture brand for street dancers and introduces 3 different product genres: special dancer function audioplayers, club-style personal music players and matching headphones- they are based on Pioneer’s renowned expertise in the world of DJ and home audio. (more…)

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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…)

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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…)

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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…)

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