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ETYMOTIC ETY Kids Safe-Listening Headphones and Earbuds Hands-On [Video]

, Sep 1st 2011 Discuss [1]

This week at IFA 2011 we’ve come in contact with a group by the name of ETYMOTIC, a group whose main function it is to create high fidelity in-ear products, here letting us know about their newest project, ETY•Kids. What Mark Karnes, Managing Director, Consumer Products Division of ETYMOTIC explains to us here at IFA 2011 that ETYMOTIC Research has been working with kids throughout their entire career as a company, being one of the leading makers of hearing screening equipment, concerning themselves with the hearing care of children for many years now. What ETYMOTIC is seeing now, according to Karnes, are surprising and alarming statistics which point toward masses of kids graduating high school with real signs of hearing deterioration. ETYMOTIC aims here in their new ETY•Kids project to turn the tide back to healthy ears across the earth.

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iSkin earTones Earbuds Review

, Jun 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

Well wouldn’t you know it, we’ve got a pair of earbuds for you to be checking out. This particular pair comes from iSkin and goes by the name earPhones, having the ability to not only allow you to listen to your devices in complete solitude with bright fancy colors popping all the way up and down the cord, but also the courtesy of having Microban antimicrobial protection on and around the buds and the mic this set features so you’ll not have to ever worry about fungus and bacteria again.

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JayBird Enhanced JF3 Freedom Bluetooth Earbuds Available Now

, Jun 13th 2011 Discuss [3]

We've seen many cool-looking Bluetooth headsets from JayBird before, and now they're announcing the release of the JF3 Freedom Bluetooth Headphones, designed to fit securely with special cushions for sport. They were first shown at CES earlier this year and are now finally available with the new secure fit silicone sports ear cushions. Read The Full Story

SOUL by Ludacris Audio Equipment Shipping Inside May 2011

, May 25th 2011 Discuss [0]

That's this month! They'd better get them out the door if they expect them to make good on their word, and by they I of course mean SOUL by Ludacris. This is a series of headphones and earbuds right along the same lines as Beats by Dre and the now-defunct Sleek by 50. What we're looking at hear is three different models of headphone, two different models of earbud, all of them in conservative, muted tones like white, black, gray, and a few rogues like bright red, blue, and the most excellent gold-plated SL300s. Read The Full Story

Bang & Olufsen EarSet 3i Luxury Buds For iPhones

, May 24th 2011 Discuss [1]

There's not been too much exciting and new on the Apple front when it comes to gadgets, since the iPad 2 and white iPhone 4 have been released and a new iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 is still at least a few months away. But Apple fans can still feast on i-accessories such as this new headset from Bang & Olufsen. Read The Full Story

Tangled Earbuds? New Design Helps Zip Up The Problem

, Mar 10th 2011 Discuss [7]

Anyone who uses earbuds or headphones knows that the most annoying part is untangling the the wires. No matter how carefully you put them away they somehow end up a tangled mess. One designer has solved that problem with the addition of a zipper to the traditional earbud design. Read The Full Story

Mix-Style Headphones Going on Sale in UK January 31st

, Jan 13th 2011 Discuss [1]

For those who find themselves in certain regions of Japan, Mix-Style headphones are something of a normal occurrence. But they may not be everywhere else. For the United Kingdom, they're about to get a big boost of the headphones hanks to audio retailer HiFi Headphones. The outlet will be selling a wide assortment of the headphones beginning at the end of the month, and they've got styles for everyone. Read The Full Story

AUDEO PFE 022 + Mic Earbuds [Review] on a Plane

, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Take a look with your humble narrator at this lovely little pair of earbuds in the super bright white, orange, red, and black box. They say this set, the AUDEO PFE 022 + Mic Earbuds, have perfect bass, a perfect fit, and “perfect protection for maximum sound quality even at the lowest volumes.” Inside the box there’s a load of little instruction books, the earbuds, and three sets of rubber covers (for the insides of your ears.) Take a listen with us to the smooth sounds of these earbuds, a pair of earbuds that finally, finally fit in my ears and sound great without giving my lobes and drums a ringing out. Preview: for what they are, they rock. See the Unboxing and Hands-On post also!

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AUDEO PFE 022 + Mic Earbuds Unboxing and Hands-On

, Dec 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Woo look what we got in the mail, a nice firey read green and white package from AUDEO containing some brand new PFE 022 + Mic earbuds. This is the set that they say are a perfect fit, have perfect bass, and perfect protection for maximum sound quality even at the lowest volumes! Take a peek as we open the package, the package inside the package, and the box and the taped up plastic container – these buds are seriously more protected from damage than most laptops.

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H2O Audio Presents a Full Color-Blasted Line of Waterproof Earbuds

, Dec 1st 2010 Discuss [0]

For if you sweat wayyy to much or if you plan on dunking your head in the sea anytime soon, H2O Audio presents an expansion of their Surge line with these buds right here. These are their completely new FLEX All Sport Buds which offer not only a completely submersible design, but a full line of wild colors. Maybe a good choice for your Motorola Defy? Dunk em in! NOTE: These go on sale today! Read The Full Story

Munitio Teknine Earphones are Coated in Titanium, Available Now

, Oct 5th 2010 Discuss [3]

As far as headphones go, there's certainly a lot of diversity. But, for the most part the overall design is generally the same. If you're a fan of color, there's options; and if you've got money to spend, there's certainly a pair of headphones out there for you. But, if you're not looking to spend an arm and a leg, but you're also not a fan of over-the-ear variations, then perhaps the Teknine Earphones from Munitio will suit your needs. Read The Full Story

Sony MDR-EX38iP Are Made for Your iPhone and iPod

, Mar 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

There's not enough iPod/Touch/iPhone headsets out there, are there? Certainly not. So thankfully we have companies like Sony who will keep pushing them out, to our heart's content. This time around, we've got three different versions of the in-ear buds to go around. The MDR-EX38iP (which is pictured), DR-EX300iP, and the MDR-E10iP. Read The Full Story
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