Using headphones has been known to aggravate loss of hearing in people who use it set on high volume. One reason why some do this is due to too much background noise. But there are now new types of headphones that also help cancel out background noise to allow better headphone audio quality at lower volumes.
But while most noise canceling headphones make use of integrated electronics that come with the headphone, … Read More »

Maxell Japan is coming up with a new line of Nozzle earphones that aims to put comfort as a priority. Nozzle earphones are those types that are not as intrusive as in-ear headphone types. The Nozzle earphones simply fit into your ear and provide audio much like any ordinary earphone but with more comfort. Users never have to have it fitted inside their ears too much in order to enjoy the sound.
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Who says technology can’t be fashionable? It seems that it is possible to merge both technology and fashion in many ways as long as device makers have the creativity and means to do so. Even devices can be designed as appropriate and stylish fashion accessories with the likes of the new Sony Jienne Chic earbuds.
The new Sony Jienne Chic in-ear headphones simply adds up a bit of fashionable twist to an alread… Read More »

Headphones have become more than just an audio listening device. It has increasingly become a part of anyone’s fashion statement. That is why audio quality is not the only feature that most users today look for in a pair of headphones. Design and styling also becomes a big part in the choices made.
For this reason, most headphones today like the JayBird Sportsband Bluetooth Headphones offer stylish looks alo… Read More »

Sony unveils its new line of headphones designed for today’s young generation. The PIIQ (pronounced like “peek”) headphones are inspired from street culture, skaters, and those who dare to push the limits.
Each of the five models designed by Rui Morisawa and friends has its distinct style and even comes in several style variations. The Marqii is inspired by a snowboard lock, with an adjustable headband t… Read More »

A concept device from German designer Frederik Podzuweit may provide an answer on how hearing-impaired people can be able to listen to music.
Before anyone could react, yes, it is possible for deaf people to “hear” music with the help of synesthesia, a condition wherein one sensory stimulus leads to automatic, involuntary experiences of an different sense. In this case, people who are hard of hearing can list… Read More »

There are quite a lot of gamer headsets designed specifically to cater to a certain user segment. There are headsets made for PC gamers, for console and mobile users. But there are quite a few designed that can be used to cross over these various uses. One of them is the Astro A30 Cross Gaming Headset.
Most gamers would usually be using different headsets if they are to play on their gaming consoles or… [Read More]

There seems to be quite a striking difference between headphones designed for gaming and those for music listening. Serious gamers do look for such headphones that allow them to enjoy a better gaming experience. One such set of headphones that gamers look for may be the SteelSeries 7H Headset .
The new high end SteelSeries 7H Headset is primarily designed for professional gamers who look for high quality audi… Read More »

The Ryobi TEK4 Audio Plus is one heavy duty pair of headphones. It is actually designed for use in rugged environments such as construction sites and other places where ordinary headphones just won’t work as well. Its features are quite unique in that it combines both quality audio output as well as noise suppression technology to clear out unwanted sounds to protect hearing.
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A brand long known for making those obsolete analog cassette tapes and recordable CD’s and DVD’s is now coming up with other interesting products. TDK now has released its latest headphone for use on iPhones, the TDK TH-WR700. A unique feature that might make this pair of headphones appeal to many people is that it is wireless, but not of the Bluetooth kind.
The TDK TH-WR700 wireless headphones were… Read More »