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MarketWatch: Bose yesterday announced that it has settled its litigation against Phitek Corporation at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. District Court of Massachusetts.

Bose’s complaint charged that Phitek manufactured headphones for Audio-Technica and Creative Labs that infringe Bose U.S. patents protecting the active noise-reducing headphone technology found in Bose QuietComfort headphones.

As part of the settlement, Phitek has agreed to make certain changes to its headphones to be clear of the Bose patents at issue.

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Crave: Anyone familiar with Sennheiser’s flagship headphones, the HD 650s, will know they’re a truly stunning pair of open-back cans for reference and home listening. And we love them with the flaming passion of a thousand burning nymphomaniacs.

But the vixen of the open-back headphone world has some competition: AKG’s K 701–a pair of similarly priced open-back reference-class headphones.

After about 100 hours of burn-in time we’re happy to discuss some first impressions of these moist-making headphones. Firstly, design. The 701s are extremely comfortable, with a slightly less tight fit to the head compared to the Sennheiser alternative. And the well-padded earcups are encased in cloth, meaning you’re less prone to sweaty ears.

Inside are decent specs too: a frequency response of 10Hz-39kHz, impedance of 62 ohms, a rated sensitivity of 105dB/mW, and a maximum power input of 200mW. The foil diaphragm is dual-layered, hopefully deliverying a more impressive transient response than usual.

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Akhibara News: From July 25, Sony will launch new model Bluetooth headphones: the DR-BT140Q.

Available in four colors (Black, White, Silver, Pink), the headphones will feature Blutetooth 2.0, and support A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP profiles.

Specifications: frequency response is of 16Hz-24,000Hz, a 30mm in diameter driver unit, and a built-in lithium battery (12 Hours).

The mic on the headphone is for a hands-free kit function.

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Akihabaranews: Sony released no less than five new in ear headphones on Friday with prices ranging between 25 to 80€.

Not much to say here but they’ll be available in Japan starting April 21, as well as on GeekStuff4U.com.

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Audiojunkies: Sony has released a new flagship model in their NC range of noise cancelling headphones called the MDR-NC500D. The NC500D features a new digital noise reduction engine which Sony claims is capable of up to a 99% reduction in ambient noise at 160Hz. An “artificial intelligence” ability can automatically switch between three noise cancelling modes depending on the noise environment.

Power comes from an internal Li-ION battery, rated for up to 16 hours. Two “AA” batteries can also be used to boost battery life up to a combined 28 hours. The NC500D’s 40mm drivers are rated at 5Hz – 24kHz frequency response, with 40 Ohm impedance and 102dB/mW sensitivity.

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SlipperyBrick: JVC, after recently introducing some new in-ear headphones, is back today this time with some ear cup style headphones which are considered high end. The new JVC HA-S900 is priced at around €88.JVC said its HA-S900 headphones deliver what is described as high quality sound reproduction through “the use of a carbon compound diaphragm mated to a ported ring that controls the diaphragm’s movement, or sound pressure level, and so provides greater detail across a wide frequency range.” Listening is further improved by the sound insulation qualities of the ear pads, blocking out most ambient noises.

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Sonicstate: M-Audio have announced the Studiophile Q40 closed-back dynamic headphones. This new product offering represents the company’s entry into the headphone market following on from their range of studio reference monitors like the popular BX and EX series.

M-Audio say that the Studiophile Q40 headphones utilize professional-grade dynamic drivers that deliver full-range specs and stunning sonic detail. The extra-large drivers measure 40 millimeters in diameter, exceeding the size of most other headphones to offer superior low-frequency extension. The combination of vented diaphragms made of low-mass treated mylar, neodymium magnets and copper-clad aluminum voice coils delivers efficient performance for enhanced bass. These elements come together in M-Audio’s custom enclosure, which has been specially tuned to further extend low frequencies.

The headphones feature sealed backings and comfortable ear cups that completely surround the ears, resulting, say M-Audio, in excellent isolation from outside noise. This enables users to hear more detail at lower volumes, which protects their hearing while tracking, mixing or listening in any noisy environment.

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Daily Game: With the high-definition video capabilities of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, it’s easy to overlook the quality of the consoles’ audio output. A quick glance at the rest of the home theater, though, shows Blu-ray Disc players and HD-DVD players, both of which make it harder to forget about audio due to their support of uncompressed and master tracks. Traditional surround-sound systems do an admirable job of capturing aural quality, but a full-blown system can be both expensive and inconvenient. That’s where Pioneer’s SE-DIR800C wireless headphones come in.The Pioneer SE-DIR800C wireless headphones are an ideal introduction to surround sound for those who are just entering the Dolby Digital scene. The headphones’ big selling point is their infrared reception of Dolby Digital, ProLogic II and DTS signals, which lets consumers crank up the volume and immerse themselves in full surround-sound audio without disturbing family or neighbors. Simply plug-in the base with the AC adapter; connect an optical, coax or stereo line to the back of the base; and turn on the headphones. In no time flat, the surround-sound audio is up and running, without running a bunch of wires or placing speakers around the room.

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Crave: Spending an entire life in the bathroom can at times be a perilous journey. In the shower, for example, the simple act of washing one’s hair can have dangerous consequences when an electronic device is mistaken for the shampoo.

That’s where the “Euphonia” headset from BainUltra can be especially handy, a set of waterproof headphones that connects wirelessly to a companion MP3 player mounted on the wall, according to BornRich. The system, which is scheduled for release in December, doesn’t have a price tag yet.

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Akihabaranews: JVC will sell early November 2 new headphones which are both receiving the “Sound Stabilizer” mechanism from the company, able to reproduce delicate high pitched sound as well as powerful bass in a high level of quality.

The only differences between the two models are:
HP-S900, 8Hz-26kHz at 105dB/1mW – 115g
HPS-700, 8Hz-25kHz at 101dB/1mW – 149g

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Product Reviews Net: Many manufacturers claim their products can indeed fly to the moon and back, but there is a cause for celebration when products really do as they are described to.

The Everglide S-500 Gaming Headphones are a truly magnificent experience, sounding crisp and fine, really making that gaming experience that little bit better. Of course, we would only recommend these to the hardcore gamer and if you’re looking for a pair of headphones for your gaming system, the Everglide S-500 Gaming Headphones really are for you.

Specs, from Everglide:
» Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20,000Hz
» Transducer: Dynamic
» Normal Impendence: 16 Ohm
» Max Sound Pressure (SPL): 102dB
» Max Power Rating: 100mW
» Weight (w/o cable): 360g
» Cable Length: 3.1m (~10.2 ft)
» Available Color: Carbon Black, White

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Infosyncworld: JVC claims the most recent addition to its headphone portfolio, the HA-NC250, will eliminate up to 85 percent of background noise with its noise-canceling technology. To further block noise, each earpiece employs a double housing structure for an extra sound insulation layer, and the ear pads also attach to the housing. The new headphones also use a 40mm neodymium driver in each earpiece.

The headphones use a single AAA battery for powering the noise cancellation circuitry, and JVC claims the battery will last about 50 hours.

The JVC HA-NC250 headphones will be available in early August for €145.

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