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Apple Introduces In-Ear Headphones
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Accessories, Apple, Music, Portable Audio / Video
Apple announced new in-ear headphones that contain two high-performance drivers, a woofer and tweeter, built-in. The price might be high at $79, but it may well be worth it, especially if you have a discerning ear. The three pairs of changeable is a nice inclusion since all ears are created differently and you’ll be able to find just the right fit, unlike that last in-ear that Apple made a while back. Another nifty feature here is the “control capsule”, which includes a microphone, volume adjustment, and music/video playback control. Oddly, despite the microphone, these don’t seem to be compatible with the iPhone - Apple says the mic is great for voice notes though. In that case, we should all run out and get these! They’ll be available in October.
What? You don’t want to pay a high price for the Apple logo? I mean, comfort?
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Sony DR-BT140QP Earphones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi
Sony has a new Bluetooth clip-on with a connecting range of 10 meters and a 12 hour playback capacity or 200 hour standby. Available in black, silver, white, or pink, the open air dynamic earphones have a frequency response of 16 to 24,000Hz, a charge time of 3 hours, and have functions of playback, stop, pause, and tune sending. The DR-BT140QP comes with a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery and for now are only in Japan at a price of $149.99.
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JVC-Victor HP-S150 Headphones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video
JVC-Victor has unveiled their HP-S150 Headphones with a frequency response of 12Hz to 23000Hz, a sensitivity level of 105dB, and an impedance of 32 ohms. Made of metal with molded stereo earpads to cut back on distortion and external sounds, the phones have 1.2m cords with gold-plated stereo mini-plugs and are available in red, blue, white, and black. Weighing only 68g, look for them to arrive sometime this July.
Read More | JVC-Victor (translated) via Akihabara News
Elecom Releases Newest Ear Drops
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Portable Audio / Video
The Japanese company Elecom has been selling their Ear Drops since 2006 and they have obviously been successful at it as they are now offering 9 more models. Weighing only 3g, the earphones are adjustable, and they have a slide adjuster to prevent tangling of the 1.2m cord. With playback frequency of 20Hz to 20kHz and a pressure response of 96dB/1mW, the Ear Drops come in three colors in three different designs. Each set will set you back ¥3,000 (~$29.00.)
Read More | Elecom (translated)
FMJ Earbuds Complement iPhones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Apple, Cell Phones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video
Another company catering to the iPhone crowd is Skullcandy with their FMJ Earphones. They feature a coiled metal cable at a length of 1.1 meters and an in-line mic. The 11mm buds have a frequency range of 16Hz to 20KHz and an impedance of 500mW. Although they are after Apple devotees, the 3.5mm gold plated plug will work with Blackberry Curves and other handhelds and phones. In a choice of black, chrome, or silver, expect availability around the first two weeks of March with a price of $79.95.
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Klipsch Image earbuds are ergonomic and tiny
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Handhelds, Music, Portable Audio / Video
Klipsch says that they now have the planet’s smallest and most lightweight earbuds for iPhones, iPods, or any device with a head phone jack. Their Image earphones weigh only about 10g and are smaller than an average human’s fingernail. The phones come with a set of silicon Contour Ear Gels which the company claim are anatomically designed to fit the human ear canal and are not only comfortable, but provide an excellent seal for isolating sound. The earphones come with a case, 1/4-inch and airline adaptors, and gel cleaning tool for $349.00.
Read More | Klipsch
Brighton Earbuds Mean Flash
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video
Want a little extra bling for your ears? Brighton has created blinking LED earphones in your choice of pink, blue, or clear. They have a 100Hz to 10kHz frequency band, a 32 ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 112 dB/mW. Maximum input is 4mW. The phones will flash to the music so you will certainly stand out in any crowd whether you want to or not. Battery run, it features a cable length of 1100mm and a price of 2,980 Yen (~$28.00.)
Read More | AV Watch (translated)
Bleeding Edge 068: CES 2007 Video: Shure Gives Us A Look At Their New SE210, SE310, SE420, and SE530
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Features, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts
We were able to stop by Shure’s booth at CES Unveiled, where Chris Lyons gave us a look at their newly announced line of in-ear headphones. Focusing on sound isolation, the four new models aim to heighten your listening experience through keeping outside noises away, letting you hear all the details of the music.
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