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Logitech unveils Wireless Headset and Boombox for iPad

Rue Liu, Sep 14th 2011 Discuss [4]

Logitech launched two new wireless accessories designed to enhance the entertainment experience of the iPad, although both would work just as well for the iPhone and iPod touch. The first is the Logitech Wireless Headset that features a sleek over-the-ear design with a microphone and the second is the Logitech Wireless Boombox for blasting music from your iOS device. Read The Full Story

Monster Beats wireless headphone visits FCC

Rue Liu, Sep 6th 2011 Discuss [9]

It looks like those trendy and expensive Monster Beats by Dr. Dre studio-style isolation headphones are about to get a wireless upgrade for this holiday season. Dubbed Beats Wireless, the new headphone was revealed by an FCC filing and could be designed to work perfectly for those upcoming Beats-powered HTC smartphones. Read The Full Story

Jabra debuts SPORT Bluetooth and corded headsets

Rue Liu, Sep 1st 2011 Discuss [3]

Jabra is well known for their Bluetooth headsets and today they announced two new additions that target active lifestyles. The Jabra SPORT and Jabra SPORT-Corded both take on a behind-the-air form factor with various sized ear gels for the utmost comfort and fit. They also boast military-grade rain, dust, and shock protection. Read The Full Story

i.Tech MyVoice 610 Bluetooth headset is for the stylish headset wearers

Shane McGlaun, Jun 16th 2011 Discuss [2]

The Bluetooth headset has gone over the years from being a black thing that hangs onto your ear to being something of a fashion accessory for some people. With the fashion accessory status has come some strange deigns and some that are the typical designs with different colors and artwork on them like the i.Tech MyVoice 610. This Bluetooth headset is shaped like most headsets I see, but has some fancy colors and art on them. Read The Full Story

Sony PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset offers 7.1 virtual surround sound

Chris Davies, May 27th 2011 Discuss [11]

Sony has announced its latest gaming accessory, the official PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset. Pairing with your console via the bundled USB dongle, the headset offers 7.1 virtual surround sound and has a retractable microphone for voice chat in games. Read The Full Story

Harman Debuts New Gaming Headset AKG GHS-1

Rue Liu, Mar 15th 2011 Discuss [2]

Harman has just unleashed a new portable gaming headset, the AKG GHS-1, for a truly immersive gaming experience. The headset promises high-output digital sound reproduction such that grenade explosions and rumbling jet engines will feel like they're happening in your very own room. Read The Full Story

BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth Voice Controlled Headset Hands-On

Dylan Bailey, Jan 8th 2011 Discuss [0]

CES is just about wrapping up and we stopped by the BlueAnt booth to see what they have planned for 2011. BlueAnt always impresses, and it looks like their 2011 lineup will be no different bringing many new Bluetooth products to market. The first set we got to test was the Q2 Platinum which is the new finish for the Q2. Read The Full Story

Featured

Bose Bluetooth Headset unboxing & hands-on

Vincent Nguyen, Nov 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

When we first spotted the Bose Bluetooth Headset last month, we said it would have to do a lot in order to live up to both the $150 price tag and the PR hyperbole. It seems Bose took that as a challenge, since as of today the headset is fresh to the SlashGear test bench. Check out our first-impressions after the cut.

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A*Star in-ear headset from Astro Gaming breaks cover

Shane McGlaun, Nov 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

A new set of in-ear earphones are available for pre-order and should ship in time for Christmas. The new headset is aimed at gamers looking for style and good sound and are called the A*Star in-ear headset. The headset has in-line volume controls and has a mic for use with mobile phones. Read The Full Story

Jabra STONE2 packs new voice control system

Chris Davies, Nov 11th 2010 Discuss [2]

Jabra has outed its latest Bluetooth headset, an update to the distinctive - some would say plain odd - STONE. The Jabra STONE2 gets an updated, glossy finish but, more usefully, a new voice-control system that allows you to initiate calls, answer them and reject them all with spoken commands. However, throw in Jabra's selected third-party apps and there's a whole lot more functionality to play with. Read The Full Story

Slimline PS3 Bluetooth headset incoming?

Chris Davies, Nov 3rd 2010 Discuss [0]

Sony's PS3 went from chubby to slim; isn't it about time the companion Bluetooth headset lost some of its tubbiness too? A Kotaku tipster spotted a promo sleeve for what looks to be the second-gen Sony PS3 Bluetooth earpiece, with a $49.99 price-tag and what looks to be simpler fascia controls. Read The Full Story

Reviews

JH Audio JH16 Pro Review

Vincent Nguyen, Oct 29th 2010 Discuss [5]

In the world of earphones, there are some obvious tiers: the bundled earbuds that came with your PMP or cellphone and should probably be dumped straight away; their mainstream replacements; off-the-shelf in-ear monitors (IEMs); and then custom-molded IEMs. There’s also a less publicized hierarchy, of the audio craftsmen behind the IEMs themselves. Ask an audiophile their opinion of Jerry Harvey, and you can probably expect an hour or two of hero-worship; having tested out the new JHAudio JH16 Pro custom IEMs, we now know why. Check out the full review after the cut.