Tag archive: Headphones

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

It’s never a bad year to soak up new technology, but we’ll still go out on a limb and say 2011 has been a particularly good one for gadget fiends. Sure, on the surface, 2011 lacked the many landmark product introductions that have changed the landscape of technology. A year like 2007 brought the first iPhone, first e-reader, and first netbooks. Even the tablet revolution we’re experiencing now started back in 2010. No, the last 12 months can’t… Read More

2011 will always stand out in our minds as the year the headphone industry went ballistic. All sorts of companies are clamoring to snatch a slice of what is (apparently) a really huge headphone pie, from corporate spin-offs to mobile phone case designers and small Swedish start-ups. We think the fresh competition has raised the bar for headphone performance and design, and lit a fire under the feet of some of the more established headphone… Read More

As MP3 players and iPods have become more and more the norm, we expect to be able to take our favorite playlists and songs just about everywhere with us. Luckily for all of us, Apple products like the iPhone and any of the iPod models have made that mostly a reality. We know a lot of people who listen to music on their iPhones while waiting for the bus, on a long run, or while traveling. All-encompassing devices like the iPhone are great for… 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

We're a bit headphone-crazy around here, and we're sure that some of you out there have a nice collection of over-the-ear cans yourselves. As you know, these larger headphones (sometimes referred to as Circumaural if you want to get technical) often have the best sound quality around, but how to store them can be a problem. You may not ever take them out of your office, but if you've got multiple pairs of high-end headphones,… 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

Headphone maker Phiaton has just announced a new addition to its product family, the PS 20 BT. If the PS 20 model sounds familiar, that may be because we reviewed the PS 20 NC noise-cancelling headphones around this time last year (and liked 'em). These in-ears are a bit different, though. The BT, if you haven't sorted it out already, stands for Bluetooth, making this particular model wireless. Even better is that they are… Read More

Despite rampant public objection, Apple continues to package some of the most uncomfortable, lame-sounding headphones ever to invade human ears in the box along with its iPod, iPhone and iPad products. With no end to this practice in sight, it is probably best that buyers plan on an add-on headphone purchase for something a little more comfortable. Fortunately, JVC is doing its part to make this a budget-friendly proposition and is now… Read More

We got a chance to lay our hands and ears on Klipsch's first-ever set of noise cancelling headphones today at the CEDIA 2011 expo. If you missed our overview of the Klipsch Mode from last month, here's a quick refresher: The Mode M40 are active noise-cancelling headphones that run off a single AAA-size battery. Though battery power is required for the noise-cancelling function, it isn't necessary for the headphones to perform.… Read More

Klipsch is based out of Indianapolis, Indiana where CEDIA 2011 is being held this year, but the company isn't holding out for the hometown event to take the wraps off some of its hottest new products for 2011. Instead, Klipsch is bound for Berlin, Germany, where the IFA trade show is set to blast off in a couple of days. If you're not familiar, the IFA is, in terms of attendance, the largest consumer electronics trade show in the… Read More

Kevin Lee, son of Monster Cable founder Noel Lee, is striking out on his own with a new headphone company which he and his co-founders are calling  Sol Republic. The details on the first four models of the new company’s line of headphones have just been released, and based on what we’re seeing so far, these cans appear to offer design on par with that of Monster's line of headgear, but at a much more value-oriented price point. Sol… Read More