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Bose's OE2 and OE2i on-ear headphones pack brand recognition, little else

Bose's OE2 and OE2i on-ear headphones pack brand recognition, little else

Posted on Oct 14, 2011 by MG15

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Bose may be best known for its active noise-cancelling headphones, but that doesn't mean it's a stranger to the plain ol' passive types. Take for instance its latest duo of supra-aurals, the $150 OE2 and the $180 OE2i (which merely adds an iDevice compatible inline remote / mic for those extra Hamiltons). Put simply, these cans are an evolutionary update to the company's TriPort OEs, promising a more comfortable fit from memory foam padding, and improved sound quality. As you'd expect, there's absolutely no mention of specs, but frequent travelers will be joyed to know that the headphones can fold up for storage inside an included carrying case. The OE2s are currently available for purchase ...

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Plantronics announces Marque M155, its smallest and lightest Bluetooth headset

Plantronics announces Marque M155, its smallest and lightest Bluetooth headset

Posted on Sep 29, 2011 by MG15

Plantronics announced today a new stereo Bluetooth headset called the Marque M155. It’s being touted as the company’s smallest and lightest headset for smartphones, weighing only 7 grams. It also boasts voice recognition technology for true hands-free operation and offers voice-guided pairing for both iPhones and Android smartphones. he Marque M155 uses Bluetooth 3.0 and can pair and maintain connections with two or more devices through its Multipoint technology. It has A2DP standard stereo sound that makes it great for more than just answering calls. It promises great sound quality for listening to music, GPS directions, or even your email. With voice recognition technology, answering calls...

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Jays One+ headphones add one-button inline remote

Jays One+ headphones add one-button inline remote

Posted on Sep 29, 2011 by MG15

Swedish headphone maker Jays has updated its a-Jays One earphones. The new One+ model maintains the same basic design, but adds a single-button inline remote and microphone that enables users to switch between music and phone calls when the earphones are connected to smartphones. The remote/mic combo is compatible with a wide range of platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry.

The One+ also features Jays' characteristic "tangle-free" flat cable, along with five pairs of silicone flanges for different ear sizes. The 16 Ohm, 8.6mm drivers are claimed to provide a frequency response of 20 Hz to 18 kHz.

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Corsair Announces New Vengeance Gaming Headsets

Corsair Announces New Vengeance Gaming Headsets

Posted on Sep 19, 2011 by MG1

Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced their new line of Vengeance PC gaming peripherals, including three new gaming headsets.
"The award-winning Corsair Gaming Series audio products have built a reputation for providing accurate, detailed audio that makes everything from games to music and movies a joy to listen to, as well as creating the situational awareness gamers need for a competitive advantage," said Andy Paul, Corsair's President and CEO. "Our new Vengeance gaming headsets continue that tradition. Everything from the sleek design and the careful choice of materials, to the obsessive focus on audio t...

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I Hope These Philips Headphones Sound as Good as They Look

I Hope These Philips Headphones Sound as Good as They Look

Posted on Sep 02, 2011 by MG1

I hope we see these Philips Fidelio L1 headphones—debuted at the IFA Conference in Berlin—in the U.S., because they just look so nice. Made of leather, aluminum and memory foam, these headphones mix retro inspiration with clean, modern lines.
Philips hasn't really been a high-end manufacturer of anything for awhile now, so who knows how good they'll actually sound. But the company says that their semi-open-back headphones will have 40mm drivers that were designed and calibrated by the Philips Golden Ears panel of specialists. (QUALITY IMPLIED. We'll see about that.)

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Harman refreshes headphones lineup for iPhones, others

Harman refreshes headphones lineup for iPhones, others

Posted on Aug 29, 2011 by MG15

Of the five new models added to Harman's AKG K300 series of lightweight headphones intended for smartphones and other mobile devices, four of them feature iPhone-compatible in-line microphones so users can place or receive calls as well as control volume, play/pause and skip using the buttons on the cord. The models all feature above-average frequency and sensitivity response while keeping prices at the low end of the headphone spectrum.

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SOL Republic intros Amps and Tracks headphone lines, we go hands-on

SOL Republic intros Amps and Tracks headphone lines, we go hands-on

Posted on Aug 23, 2011 by MG15

Oh my is this interesting. Monster Cable's VP of marketing Kevin Lee (a key figure involved with its Beats by Dre headphone line) has co-founded a new headphone company dubbed Soundtrack Of Life Republic, and we were able to get a very brief hands-on with some handmade prototypes. It's no secret that we're not fans of Monster around these parts, but being that SOL Republic isn't directly tied to it -- and because the headphones bring with them some interesting features without being crazy expensive -- we've decided to give them a quick whirl.

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Sennheiser Expands Its Array Of Noise-Cancelling Headphones With Digital Addition

Sennheiser Expands Its Array Of Noise-Cancelling Headphones With Digital Addition

Posted on Aug 23, 2011 by MG15

Audio specialist Sennheiser is expanding its broad line of noise-cancelling travel headphones with the CXC 700 ear-canal phone. The CXC 700, which was previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year, features Sennheiser’s exclusive NoiseGard™ /digital system, which allows travelers to choose from three noise-cancelling modes optimized to reduce low, medium and high frequency noise.

Mode 1 is effective on low-frequency noise in particular (100 to 400 Hertz), such as engine noise from trains, buses or small passenger planes. Mode 2 focuses on cancelling noise in the medium frequency range (400 to 3,000 Hertz), which is caused mostly by air-conditioning systems in large passenger ...

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It's the "World's First" 7.1 Surround Sound Headset

Posted on Aug 18, 2011 by MG3

Wednesday during Gamescom 2011, peripheral manufacturer Razer revealed the "world's first" discrete 7.1 surround sound gaming headset, the Razer Tiamat 7.1.
According to Razer, the headset packs a total of 10 discrete drivers, 5 in each circumaural ear cup. These drivers represent the 7 surround sound channels plus subwoofer: 2 for center, 1 each for the left and right, surround sound left and right and surround back left and right, and 2 for the subwoofer. All 10 drivers work in unison to produce a true pinpoint positional surround sound.

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Motorola Kore are Sports Headphones not new Tablets

Motorola Kore are Sports Headphones not new Tablets

Posted on Aug 12, 2011 by MG3

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A week ago we reported that Motorolawas spotted registering domain names for Motorola Kore. Speculations focused on Motorola using Kore as name for a new Android tablet or smartphone. Fusible found now a trademark filing that reveals the real identity of Motorola Kore. According to the filing Motorola are Fitness headphones that measure activity, energy and fitness. Looks like Motorola will release an complete music and fitness device named Motorola Kore or maybe Motoroal Energia.

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V-Moda rolls out high-end M-80 on-ear headphones

V-Moda rolls out high-end M-80 on-ear headphones

Posted on Aug 12, 2011 by MG3

Stylish earphone maker V-Moda has just released its most advanced set of headphones so far in the Crossfade M-80. The headphones resemble the company's Crossfade LP but are 53 percent smaller. They are rugged, meeting MIL-STD-810G standards, and use a steel frame, Steelflex headband, interchangeable brushed metal shields, durable microfiber suede and replaceable memory foam cushions.

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iHome's SD63 headphones will satisfy your vague sense of nostalgia

iHome's SD63 headphones will satisfy your vague sense of nostalgia

Posted on Aug 04, 2011 by MG1

Okay, so iHome's SD63 headphones may not be quite as "retro" as their name suggests, but there are certainly some design elements that harken back to a simpler time of beanbag chairs, black lights, and physical media -- a fact helped along by the inclusion of the old Soundesign brand. The SD63 Retro-Style Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones pack 40mm neodymium drivers, a volume knob on on the outside of an ear cup, and a coiled six-foot cord. They're available now for $50, which totally would have bought you a lot of Jethro Tull records, back in the day.

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Prepare For Electrifying Audio With The Razer Electra

Prepare For Electrifying Audio With The Razer Electra

Posted on Jul 28, 2011 by MG1

Razer, the world’s leading high-end precision gaming brand, takes your thumping music beats and exciting game audio to the streets with the Razer Electra slick headphones designed to deliver powerful bass depth and crisp clear soundstages in a comfortable and versatile package.
Whether gamers are flinging birds, pwning monsters, or running gauntlets on their smartphones, tablets, or netbooks, the demand for enriching gaming experiences with exceptional audio is undeniable. The Razer Electra provides just that with deep, booming bass and balanced sound delivered by audio drivers finely tuned to low frequencies.
While out on the streets or in the subway, noise can be a major hindrance to your ...

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Turtle Beach Announces the Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 and PC

Turtle Beach Announces the Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 and PC

Posted on Jul 28, 2011 by MG1

Turtle Beach, the market leading pioneers of the gaming headset category, today announced the Ear Force X12 Stereo Amplified Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 and PC. The X12 features massive 50mm speakers for enhanced audio immersion along with an In-line Amplifier for precision audio control at your fingertips. With Microphone Monitoring and Variable Bass Boost included, the X12 continues the Turtle Beach tradition of delivering superior gaming audio at an affordable price.
Designed primarily for the Xbox 360, but compatible with PC, the X12 is the next generation of the bestselling and battle-tested X1, which created the console headset category in 2007, and the X11, which has been the bestsell...

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CM Storm Unveils Sirus 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset

CM Storm Unveils Sirus 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset

Posted on Jul 20, 2011 by MG1

Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer, today announces the release of the new CM Storm Sirus 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset. Boosting no less than 8 speakers (4 on each side) Sirus delivers powerful, immersive 5.1 surround sound and marks the beginning of a new range of CM Storm audio gear for gamers and audiophiles alike.
Sirus delivers real 5.1 surround sound with a dedicated extra large 40mm sub driver for explosive bass sound. Thanks to no less than 6 additional 30mm drivers, each fed by a discrete audio channel, Sirus produces precise and crisp directional sounds. Combine all channels and pair it with the bundled Tactical...

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