iFrogz EarPollution DJ Style headphones urban-hipster review

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 11-04-2009

Look at that will you, just look at it. That’s a pair of $50 iFrogz EarPollution DJ Style (heavy on style, light on the DJ) headphones we’ve been testing for the last week. As you can tell by the colors, graphics, faux-chrome accents, and over-the-top bulk, these headphones are meant to communicate a statement just as tersely as they’ll strum your cochlear nerve. If you don’t care about posturing cool, if you’re the type who walks the sidewalk wearing a Bluetooth headset in staunch oblivion to ridicule, well mister these aren’t the headphones for you. For the rest, click through for our expert urban-hipster review honed by years of knee-jerked responses to trends, ironic facial hair, and a taste for thrift-store clothing. With cred like that, how could we be wrong?

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ALP Horn Headphones

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 11-04-2009

ALP Horn Headphones

The ALP Horn Headphones can be folded once you’re done listening with it. It offers lightweight and well-padded earcups and soft, adjustable headband, gold-plated 3.5 stereo plug, 57mm drivers with 119 dB sensitivity, an impedance of 60 Ohms, and a frequency range of 20 - 20,001 Hz. You should have at least $175 in your pocket in order to buy these headphones. [Urban Outfitters]

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Sigma STB02 Bluetooth headphones

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 11-04-2009


sigma1.jpg Sigma Japan will be selling the STB02 Bluetooth headphone under its ‘Bluetribe’ brand. It supports Bluetooth ver 2.1 along with HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP, it has a built in microphone and can be used with mobile phones as well. The unit is powered by a Lithium Ion battery which is good for 8 hours of continuous playback and 250 hours of standby time it can be charged via USB or AC adapter. The headphones should be available later this month in Japan for 9980 Yen ($ 110).
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The VIBE II ear buds promise superior sound and technology

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Vibe-II_Ear_Buds.jpg Luxury headphone company V-Moda is known for its innovative style and has recently launched its newest model, the Vibe II with hands-free microphone. One thing you can be sure about is that these headphones are extremely durable and will last you a very long time. With a price of $128, they had better be this durable. They are comfortable for any ear size due to the medical-grade silicone fittings which come in four sizes along with the Vibe IIs. Good news is that they are compatible with almost all Apple products and devices with a 3.5mm jack, like the Blackberry Bold, Curve and Storm. You can expect rich bass, clear notes and state-of-the-art acoustics here making the sound quality exceptional.

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Jabra Halo Bluetooth Headset: For divine sounds

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 03-04-2009

jabra-halo-headset.jpg Jabra’s Bluetooth Headsets have given a whole new definition to the term ‘uber cool’. The Halo is their latest offering that featured at CTIA. It adds a new aesthetic feel to the Bluetooth A2DP experience, and at the same time, maintains the ‘uber’ness. I don’t know how well will clerics agree with a black arc over an audiophiles head being tagged as a halo but I can ensure you that this one’s going to be quite a winner over its contemporaries. An impressive 6 hour battery life can ensure that you are entertained all throughout that lengthy bus ride to work. It can even block off the unwanted sounds of passing traffic and blaring phones, thanks to the Noise Blackout technology. It also has dual microphones.

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Thanko MP3 2 Makes My Heart Beat Faster

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 10-03-2009

Thanko MP3 2 Makes My Heart Beat Faster

Let me start by saying that I don’t work out nearly enough, but when I do, music is a must. I have tried running with my iPhone, and I was afraid that it would get me mugged or that I would drop it. I have tried an iPod Shuffle, but the stupid ear buds fall out of my head as I try not to die. Thanko’s Sport MP3 2 might just be the piece of equipment that I need while I am not workinging out like I should.

The MP3 2 from Thanko is a light and simple MP3 player that is designed for active types. The whole device weighs in at only 42g; that includes the player and the headset. It supports MP3, WMA, and WAV files, and it comes standard with 2GB of storage. 2GB should be plenty for any type of gym activity, race, or sporting event. What I like about the Thank Mp3 2 is that the unit is all-in-one, and you don’t have to worry about cables, muggings, or droppage.

The Thanko MP3 2 is available now from Geek Stuff 4 U for approximately $50. For a niche 2GB player, the price seems about right. Even if the sound quality suffers a bit, the gym is not where you expect a true high-fidelity experience.

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Beats by Dre headphones get ColorWare treatment

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 02-03-2009

Everyone’s favorite gear customization outfit has just announced a new addition that will definitely excite all you audiophiles out there. Yep, Beats by Dre headphones have indeed been added to ColorWare’s repertoire, giving owners of what are likely the hottest casual over-ear headphones a way to separate themselves from the pack. Anyone who has sampled the renowned headphones spawned from a partnership between premium gear-maker Monster and Dr. Dre will tell you they’ve got the goods sound-wise, and now the option to spruce up the look of these beasts seals the deal. ColoWare breaks Beats by Dre down into 11 unique customizable areas and of course all 35 available colors can be mixed and matched however you like. As for pricing, sending in a pair of your own will run $249 and buying a brand new ColorWare-ed pair will run $525. Hit the jump for the full press release.

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Ultrasone intros audiophile-grade Edition 8 headphones

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 13-02-2009

Ultrasone has never been one to pop out low-end cans, but its latest model is decidedly luxurious. The Edition 8 headphones employ the company’s S-Logic Plus technology for an “impartial acoustic feeling that allows the listener even more of a spacious tonal perception.” These were created with the “audio connoisseur” in mind, with the interior ear cups covered in fine Ethiopian sheepskin (something that Sir Dave Chappelle would argue does not help sound quality) and the outer ear cups doused in Ruthenium. Each set is individually stamped and arrives in a leather case for storage, but you’ll be asked to hand over a whopping $1,499 before you indulge.

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Sony launches new XB series headphones – MDR –XB700/500/300

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 11-02-2009


sony-xb.jpg The new XB Series headphones from Sony, MDR-XB700/500/300 are designed to produce powerful bass that can be really felt. The headphones come with an extra-large 50mm dome-type driver that effortlessly produces ultra-low frequencies. Optimized bass performance is balanced by clear reproduction of high-and mid frequencies for rich and satisfying sound. Thanks to the innovative ‘direct vibe’ acoustic design, seismic bass is delivered with minimum sound spillage
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Swarovski Crystal Bose Headphones

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 09-02-2009

Swarovski Crystal Bose headphones

These nice looking Bose headphones from Hohenthaner offer you both quality sound as well as quality crystals. Over 1000 Swarovski crystals are encrusted on these handcrafted headphones giving you a touch of luxury. Available in 7 different colors including: ice, black diamond, light siam (red), light topaz (yellow), peridot (green), rose (pink) and sapphire (blue) for $409 each, whereas the headset without the crystals costs you only $139.95.

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Latest Bluetooth Headphones and Earphones From Sony

Posted by admin | Posted in News | Posted on 16-01-2009

Latest Bluetooth Headphones and Earphones From Sony

Sony Japan has announced DR-BT101 Bluetooth headphones and DR-BT100CXP ear canal earphones. Both devices feature Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, A2DP and HFP/HSP protocol for use with mobile phones. Other important features include a microphone and basic controls for receiving / canceling phone call, noise and echo cancellation. The DR-BT101 headphones also offers basic controls for the music player. You can recharge its battery using USB port. The Sony DR-BT101 and DR-BT100CXP will be released in Japan on February 20, 2009. The headphones will be available in black or white whereas the earphones will be available in blue or pink. Both gadgets retail for around $78. One more picture after the jump.

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Sherwood’s wireless Dolby headphones and new Internet radio

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 12-01-2009

IMGP3205.JPGSherwood made a small splash at the show with a few interesting debuts. For anyone who wants to enjoy movie soundtracks without blowing out the neighbors or even bugging the SO, the DHP-2003 headphones are your saving grace. They’re wireless too, so your SO can’t even complain about the cable running across the floor. To create a realistic surround experience, they incorporate Dolby Headphone, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II processing. The frequency response is 30Hz - 20kHz, and they’ll run for 6.5 hours on a single charge. More than enough for a Batman double-feature. It will retail for $149.95. Want to show the wife what it’s all about? The DPH-2004 packages two headphones for just $209.95.

Sherwood also was showing off a table-top Internet radio device. The IR-2702 has a built-in WiFi receiver, but it also has good old-fashioned FM radio. It has the ubiquitous iPod dock and also a USB input. Speakers have a satisfactory 5 watts per channel. This jacked-up clock radio will retail for $209.95

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Shure’s award-winning SE115 sound-isolating earphones

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Earbuds were all over the place this year - cheap, almost disposable ones with a sound to match, or incredibly high-end devices with prices that practically hurt. Hitting a nice sweet spot are the Shure SE115 earphones.

At just $99, they’re the most affordable in Shure’s line of sound-isolating buds. Yup — under $100 for sound-isolating. They come with Shure’s fit kit with interchangeable earphone options so you can get as much isolation (and bass-response created from a proper fit) as possible. They come in blue, red, black, or hot pink. The earphones are compatible with Apple iPhone and BlackBerry Curve.

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audio-technica organic approach to headphones

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 10-01-2009

IMGP3109.JPGIn a world of plastic, throw-away gear, audio-technica is bringing out headphones with a very distinctive difference. They use wooden housings, bringing a luxurious sense of quality that plastic just can’t compete with.

The ATH-EW9 are clip-on headphones with a housing made of Hokkaido cherry wood. Not a crappy wood veneer, but real Japanese cherry. They’ll retail for $329.95.

The over-ear ATH-ESW9A headphones are designed for high-end performance. The housings on these are made from African paddock wood, supposedly contributing not just to the aesthetics, but giving them “superior acoustic reproduction.”

Rounding out the wooden lineup is the over-the-top ATH-W5000. Absolutely gorgeous, with a striped ebony housing, these are quite the lookers. This is a closed-back dynamic design with a 53mm neodymium driver. The freq. response is 5Hz to 45,000 Hz - now that is impressive. Not nearly as impressive as the price tag. They’ll set you back $1,699.95. But, it includes a hard-shell case and cable bag. That’s the least they can do at that price!

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Samsung’s Capella Bluetooth earpiece invades CES

Posted by admin | Posted in Music | Posted on 10-01-2009

Samsung swept into CES this year like an alien invasion. Tucked away beneath its awards, massive booth presence, and disrupter blast of products is this sexy Bluetooth earpiece. The Capella (shown tucked inside the receiver) is meant to be worn as a fashion accessory. Hey, that’s what they say. And at the risk of being juiced by a Martian, well, we’re not going to argue.

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