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HTC Beats Deal Confirmed Exclusive Partnership on Smartphones [Video]

, Aug 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

Today’s HTC announcement call yielded many Beats and not too many big surprises since the bulk of the news was leaked and we’d already had knowledge of the $300 million dollar investment HTC is making in Beats audio. This left the question and answer segment of the call to seek out brand new information and specifics regarding the deal as a whole. One of the biggest of these bits of information was the fact that HTC and Beats Audio are making this an exclusive partnership, at least as far as smartphones go.

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HTC Partners with Beats Audio and invests $300 Million

, Aug 10th 2011 Discuss [3]

It seems as if HTC has just secured another strategic partnership and this time it's with Beats Electronics. Beats Audio (Yea the Dr. Dre ones) is the highly popular headphone and audio company that has been seen recently in many HP laptops and even the new HP TouchPad. New reports are suggesting that HTC is investing around $300 million into the audio company to better their smartphone product line and possibly more. Read The Full Story

RHA SA-850, SA-500 and MA-350 Review

, Aug 9th 2011 Discuss [1]

For years, canny music-lovers have known that to get the best from their PMP it’s sensible to junk the bundled earphones and invest in some after-market alternatives. That can be an expensive route to take, however, especially if you’ve just splashed out on the latest iPod touch, and so the entry- to mid-range headphone market has flourished. Into that fray steps RHA, with three models – the SA-850 and SA-500 headphones, and MA-350 earphones – that claim to deliver audiophile-pleasing sound without maiming your wallet. Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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SOUL by Ludacris SL300 Headphones Shipping Now

, Aug 8th 2011 Discuss [1]

So you're in the mood for some hip-hop endorsed audio in the form of over the ear headphones but you're not into the whole Beats by Dre fad, yes? Perhaps you'd like a slightly more GOLD solution? It's time for Ludacris to come out from the shadows and plop some SOUL headphones on your head. The Over-Ear SL300 headphones by the name of SOUL by Ludacris are shipping now, retailers including the likes of RadioShack, Amazon.com, Best Buy, and Microsoft (the store you'll find directly across the aisle from the Apple store in the Mall of America, of course.) Apple stores will be carrying them as well. Read The Full Story

NuForce uDAC-2 SGE gets gold plated bling

, Aug 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

Last September we spied a new headphone digital audio converter that was aimed at the audiophile called the NuForce uDAC-2. That device was available in black, red, and blue colors and promised to look good and sound good too. NuForce is back with the uDAC-2 SGE with a much more bling to its style. The device is called the uDAC-2 SGE or Signature Gold Edition. Read The Full Story

V-Moda vamps out another set of headphones with the Revamp

, Jul 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

I have used V-Moda headphones in the past and I can say from experience that they sound really good. I am not a big fan of over the ear headphones though. I prefer the in-ear style that can block sound and have a remote for my iPhone as well. V-Moda has added a new set of headphones to its True Blood branded line to go along with the V-80 True Blood headphones that we talked about a while back. Read The Full Story

Bowers & Wilkins announce C5 noise-isolating in-ear headphones

, Jul 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

High-end audio firm Bowers & Wilkins has introduced a new set of in-ear earphones called the C5. The C5 headphones are an in-ear design with noise cancelling properties that promise amazingly clear sounds and a cool design. They are made from high quality materials and are aimed at the audiophile that wants style and performance. The C5 has a Secure Loop Design that keeps them comfortably in place. Read The Full Story

BlueAnt Embrace iPad Headphones Get Official

, Jul 7th 2011 Discuss [1]

Back in January 2011, we were running around like mad trying to grab all the sweet hands-on action we knew you'd like with all the electronics under the sun at CES 2011. One of the devices we were relatively impressed with at the time was a set of sound blasters that at the time had no identification other than "BlueAnt Stereo Over-The-Ear Headphones." Turns out these lovely music deliverers have gotten a full overhaul and are now known as BlueAnt Embrace Headphones. Have a look at what these iPhone, iPod, iDevice specific headphones have to offer today! Read The Full Story

V-MODA Debuts True Blood V-80 On-Ear Headphones

, Jun 30th 2011 Discuss [0]

Fans of the vampire series, True Blood, now have a new headphone to lust after. V-MODA has partnered with HBO to create a special high-fashion on-ear headphone called the True Blood V-80. It fuses high quality sound with premium materials, durability, and a unique interchangeable design. Read The Full Story

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

Mad Catz outs new line of Tritton Xbox 360 gaming headphones at E3 2011

, Jun 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Mad Catz is on hand at E3 2011 and has unveiled a new range of gaming headphones for the Xbox 360 game console. The headphones are offered in three different models that have different features to meet the needs of different gamers. The headphones are all branded as Tritton offerings and are set to ship in time for the holiday season of 2011. The most interesting set is the Tritton Warhead 7.1 Dolby Wireless Surround Headset. Read The Full Story

V-MODA for True Blood collection: Vamp style for TV tie-in

, Jun 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

We've had celebrity headphone endorsements, like 50 Cent and Dr Dre, so why not vampires? V-MODA - whose Crossfade LP headphones we reviewed last year - has announced a deal with hit HBO series True Blood, to create the V-MODA for True Blood collection. Read The Full Story
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