Tag archive: earphones

The one thing we all do before putting on a pair of headphones is check we're putting the correct 'bud in the correct ear, either with the little L and R markings, or by using another visual clue such as an in-line microphone to check which is which, thus ensuring the stereo separation is heard as the artist and audio mixer intended. It's a tried-and-tested but decidedly low-tech solution, however a Japanese team of researchers… Read More

You’ve seen people doing it. You might even do it yourself—listening to music through headphones while walking along the street. It may seem innocent enough, but according to new research published in the Injury Prevention journal, engaging in such behavior could land you up in hospital, or worse. The University of Maryland researchers noted that while distraction caused by cell phone use in cars has been looked at in depth, the risk of injury… Read More

Sony's predictably large-scale press conference yielded a few surprises, though not the sort we were anticipating. New additions to the A/V category included the return of the Walkman, some balanced armature earphones, version two of Sony's foray into the audiophile speaker market, some new Google TV products, a new LED TV technology, the Fresh Prince and an American Idol.  If you remember Kool and the Gang, then you probably recall… Read More

It's important to protect your hearing. You'd think that could go without saying, but apparently not. The New York times recently reported that one in five teenagers suffer from at least slight hearing loss. That's up 30 percent from a decade ago. We suspect loud music has something to do with it, be it sourced from a loud concert, a club or cranked up headphones. But teens aren't the only ones at risk. Musicians,… Read More

Klipsch has partnered with rock icon Lou Reed for a celebrity-backed reissue of its already popular Image X10i earphones. The new Lou Reed Signature earphones are clad in purple, but maintain Klipsch's signature copper accents.  Speaking of signatures, Reed's is all over these earphones. His stamp appears on the new packaging, the in-line microphone and on a collectible autograph card. Another bonus for these special edition… Read More

We are already fans of Thinksound here at DT for multiple reasons. Mainly, we've tested out the company's earbuds before and have always been impressed with every model's sound quality. In addition to that most important factor, we also like Thinksound headphones for their design and eco-conscious philosophy. Thinksound headphones are all made with wood (from renewable sources) to give listeners a natural, warm sound. In… Read More

If you haven't already noticed, it's all about color in the world of speakers and headphones these days. Straight black or white just doesnt cut it anymore. So, to keep mainstream headphone users paying attention, manufacturers have turned toward some seriously eye-catching color schemes and now even German headphone maker Sennheiser, not exactly known for its fashion-forward designs, is jumping on the purple painted band-wagon.… Read More

Pioneer Electronics has announced a new series of water resistant earbuds aimed at folks who spend time in the great outdoors and lead active lifestyles where humidity, moisture, and sweat can quickly take a toll on headphones. The new SE-CL331 earbuds feature a water resistant design so users can easily rinse off the earbuds and make them good as new. “We've designed the new SE-CL331 headphones to be extremely versatile for use… Read More

Incase recently announced that it will be launching its Audio Collection this fall, expanding the brand's offerings from mostly bags and accessories to the realm of personal audio. Using an integrated approach the company calls Incase Soundesign, the headphones aim to blend precision sound engineering and the signature Incase minimalistic design. The fall collection will include Sonic Over Ear, Reflex On Ear, Pivot On Ear, and Capsule In… Read More

You know it's a new year when you start hearing about the next version of the iPhone. Though it likely won't debut until June, some early info on the iPhone 5 is already trickling out. A Chinese report claims that Apple has added several new suppliers to the iPhone 5 in an effort to save money, and 9to5 Mac has posted a number of new claims about the next iPhone including a new social networking feature called “media… Read More

Last December guitar amp-maker Marshall announced it would be offering both over-year and earbud headphones, dubbed Major and Minor—and now the lightweight Minor earbuds are finally available. aiming to give guitar and music fans a solid listening experience that works with the mobile phones and other devices and doesn't involve carrying around bulky, heavy headphones. The Marshall Minor earbuds feature a 1.54mm drive and claim a… Read More

Monster has been positioning itself as a top-flight supplier of high-profile, celebrity-associated headphones, first lining up with Dr. Dre and more recently toodling around with the likes of Miles Davis and Lady Gaga. Now the company is launching itself into the fashion world with new Butterfly in-ear headphones designed in conjunction with fashion designer Vivienne Tam. The patent-pending headphones tie in with the theme of Tam's Spring… Read More

Sleek Audio has just introduced its new SA1 Tunable and Wireless Compatible Earphones, which can be used either as standard wired headphones or wirelessly via Sleek Audio's Kleer system…and expand on the tuning options available in the company's SA6 headphones by offering two treble port options that can be screwed into the earphones in front of the 6mm driver to customize the sound output to individual taste. The earphones… Read More