Many gamers prefer to wear headphones rather than use external speakers when they play video games for a lot of reasons. Sometimes the reason is more privacy so you play a game without bothering other people nearby. However, many people prefer headphones because you can pick up more nuances of the sound, and in some video games that can make a difference because you can hear when the enemy is nearby.
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‘headphones’ Stories
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Monster headphones hands-on: Diamond Tears, VEKTR and Inspiration
Monster announced its 2012 headphone line-up back in May, including cans borrowing style from the Stealth Fighter and some seriously ostentatious models even Lady Gaga might blanch at, and we grabbed some hands-on time today. Most eye-catching - though we're not sure we'd actually wear them - are the Monster Diamond Tears, as faceted and light-catching as the name would suggest.
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Parrot ZIK super-advanced headphones priced and dated for US
Parrot has confirmed pricing and availability for its advanced ZIK touch-activated Bluetooth headphones, with the app-supported pair shipping in the US from July 27. The Philippe Starck designed cans feature touch-sensitive surfaces on the outside of the earpiece, allowing wearers to adjust volume and skip through tracks simply by swiping a fingertip against them. However, style and performance like that doesn't come cheap.
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V-MODA Crossfade M-80 White Pearl Headphones Review
This week we’ve got our hands on the slightly smaller line of V-MODA‘s impressive lineup of headphones, here with the Crossfade M-80 headphones in White Pearl. These headphones have just been launched worldwide and will work splendidly with whatever standard headphone-jack-packing device you’ve got on you – and they’ll make you a fashion icon to boot. These are on-ear headphones made to bring on a sense of awe in ever aspect – will they live up to the greatness we found in the over-ear LP2 model, or will their size be their hinderance?
Marshall Major Pitch Black Headphones Review
When we were first informed that Marshall would be creating a pair of headphones here in 2012, it seemed too good to be true. One of the most major brands in the amplification of sound, providers of sound for no less than Slayer, greatest creation of Jim Marshall himself, they were going to push that sound right up to our eardrums? Yes, of course that seemed like a good idea. As it turns out, they’ve not only taken their major experience in sound and hammered it down to a pair of fine over-ear headphones, they’ve made them comfortable to wear, too!
Street by 50 in-ear Wired Headphones from SMS Audio Review
This week we’ve got our hands on the two-toned plastic earbud entry into the Street by 50 lineup for SMS Audio. These little buds are the most mobile-minded companion to the Bluetooth headphones we reviewed several weeks ago (Sync by 50), and the whole SMS Audio lineup with 50 Cent’s name on them appear and sound rather alike. Thusly what we’ll do here is let you know the differences between the headphones and the earbuds as well as discussing the sound quality as we did with that set before – get ready for more blue cables, zippers, and logos than you can handle!
SlashGear Father’s Day 2012 Guide to Gadget Gifts!
Father’s Day is upon us, and here at SlashGear we’ve got more than just a couple of suggestions for what you should think about picking up as a present for your dear old dad on that special day! We’ve got everything from the least expensive gadgets we’ve ever reviewed to some of the most high-powered gear your father could ask for. Have a deep dive into a collection of the coolest products we’ve come across that are out on the market today, perfect for dad!
Tenqa REMXD Bluetooth Headphones Review
If you’ve always wanted a pair of completely wireless Bluetooth headphones but price has been your hold-back factor until now, you’re in luck. The folks at Tenqa have released “Tenqa REMXD” and we’ve got our hands on a pair this week. They’re just $39.99, which should place your eyes directly at their price point first and formost, but they sound pretty darn nice when it comes down to it as well.
Monster outs new headphone trio
Monster has unveiled three new headphone models at the Monaco Grand Prix. Monster promises that the three new headphones deliver very high-quality audio along with a stylish design for people looking for headphones that are a fashion accessory. The headphones include the Inspiration, Diamond Tears Edge, and the VEKTR.
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V-MODA M-80 White Pearl headphones bring on the simple class
This week V-MODA have introduced a brand new entry into their line of customizable high-quality on-ear headphones with the M-80 White Pearl model. This set of headphones brings on "first class" materials and a brand new microphone to make this a headset you'll love to rock with your fully white outfit at the Andrew W.K. concert - though why you'd have them on a concert, I do not know. This new set of headphones is set to bring on the professional acoustics you've gotten to love with past V-MODA headsets with several new features and a whole new aesthetic to boot.
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Able Planet Clear Harmony headphones Review
Have a peek here at the highest quality member of the Able Planet audio lineup with the Clear Harmony headphones set complete with LINX Audio. For those of you that’ve never heard of this patent pending technology, LINX Audio is unique to Able Planet audio products and enhances your listening experience with distortion reduction, “undesirable sound” filtering, and increases in perceived loudness without increasing your volume. We gave these beasts a test this past week to see how they truly performed.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint headphones support iOS
If you're in the market for a new set headphones that eliminate most of the noise from the outside environment, Audio-Technica has a new set of headphones called the ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint that use active noise canceling technology. The company promises the headphones will block 95% of outside noise.
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