Ultrasone make some bold claims with the HFI-680 headphones, promising the sound isolation of close-back cans with the “honest sound” of open ones. Given that it can be hard enough creating something pleasing in just one of those categories, have the headphone specialists bitten off more than they can deliver? SlashGear hit shuffle and set to finding out.
Dr. Dre and Monster Cable have come up with a special edition white version of Beats by Dr. Dre. This pair however is going to cost you twice as much as the original at $700. We have been asking ourselves why in the world would they cost so much?
In case you don’t think there are enough PMPs out in the world, then here’s another one that might suit your fancy. It’s called the Shiro SQ-S and it actually offers something a little bit different than the norm. In fact, you can charge up this PMP with solar energy.
This PMP doesn’t require a wired charging method in order to get it going. That really places it at an advantage, because how many times have you found yourself out and about, only to have your music player run out of battery? It does take six hours to completely charge the device however, and that’s with “full sun.” Even so, you could always plug it into the USB port of your computer and charge it in 4 hours, instead.
Even so, I could see how if you’re out without any means of charging a device this would come in handy. A full charge makes for up to 38 hours of audio and 10 hours of video playback time. There isn’t a price tag or any availability information just yet, but we’ll keep you posted.
If you’ve been searching for a way to wirelessly stream music from your iPod, you’re in luck. In fact, Audioengine just announced their W2 Premium adapter, which makes that wireless dream a reality.
The W2 Premium adapter makes it possible to stream music from your iPod straight to your home stereo. Your iPod can actually be up to 30-feet away from the receiver and still work. The adapter also comes with a transmitter that you connect to your iPod dock and a receiver that you connect to your stereo.
This sounds pretty cool to me, but if you’re within 30 feet of your home stereo, couldn’t you just plug into your stereo system directly? However, the transmitter does offer a HOP feature that makes it possible to connect to eight receivers at a time. That means music in more than just one room in your house. You can get the Audioengine W2 Premium Wireless adapter now for $169.
Paramount Wireless announced today their new brand called iharmonix. This new brand features five new products as a part of two new lines. The main line is called the Platinum Series. This includes three new sets of headphones.
As a part of this series, there is the i-Series headset. This is meant for use with either BlackBerry or iPhone 3G handsets. It comes with hands-free capability and a multi-function button. Also on the docket is the ev-Series headphones. These are meant for the true music lover and feature in-line volume control. The e-Series lacks the in-line controls and is therefore cheaper.
The headphones released are a part of the Style FX Series. These include the i-Series, which works with the BlackBerry and the iPhone 3G and has an in-line mic. The e-Series is meant for other MP3 players and the iPod and offers custom-fit options with three different soft ear gels. You can get all five headphone models now for between $30-$60.
UK audio firm Meridian has acquired media-server company Sooloos, known for their expensive distributed audio systems. Sooloos most recently announced their Ensemble System, comprising a background server and one or more Control:One touchscreens. The $7,900 pair allow for different audio in up to four zones. As for Meridian, the high-end manufacturer has recently jumped on board SpeakerLink, a method of distributing media and control data via ethernet cabling.
It’s almost Christmas, which means just about everything goes red for a special edition. If you’re going to pick up one festive-themed gadget this year, might we suggest the Redpoint Model A Testa Rossa Racing Red edition – the company’s classic audiophile turntable. Built upon a solid aluminum billet base with a silicone-oil-damped composite Teflon platter, the Model A would make the ideal gift for someone who refuses to give up their vinyl.
The Monster Cable Beats by Dr. Dre headphones were a pretty big success earlier this year. And now, the company is offering up even more options to avid music fans with the in-ear version of these accessories, which are now available at the Apple Store.
Wow, these are pretty cool. Brand new from Sennheiser, these wireless earbuds are completely unconnected, offering up greater mobility and an added stylish flair. However, they are currently only available for the Japanese market.
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