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If you're looking for something new to wrap around your noggin this coming season, then put it on your radar that Denon will be bringing 11 new sets of headphones to store shelves this August. That number might seem like quite a lot to digest, but it becomes a lot easier when broken down by category. First is the Exercise Freak lineup, a wrap-around earbud design that sells for $149 and will be available in black, blue and yellow. Beyond that, the company has three additional lineups -- the Music Maniac, the Urban Raver and the Globe Cruiser -- and each will be available in earbud and over-the-ear form factors. The Music Maniac headphones ($349 and $499) are designed to cater to audio purists with an acoustically flat signature. Most notable about the Music Maniac lineup is the top shelf Artisan model, which rings in at a healthy $1,199 and pits itself against other audiophile mainstays such as the Sennheiser HD800 and Audez'e LCD2. Meanwhile, the Urban Ravers ($249 and $399) place a heavy emphasis on bass, whereas the Globe Cruisers ($179 and $499) feature noise cancellation. As a nice touch, each of the models feature built-in microphones and volume controls.

Denon is supplying iOS apps for each family of headphones, which is a bit of a novel idea, but they vary significantly among lineups. Music Maniac purchasers will be treated to a music app that combines EQ adjustment and integration with TuneIn Radio, while the app for Urban Raver owners focuses on sharing and discovering new music via Facebook and Twitter. Globe Cruiser users will (oddly enough) be treated to a travel app, whereas Exercise Freak owners will find an app that features GPS integration for activity tracking. If it's any redemption for the fragmented assortment of apps, Denon owners may purchase each individual selection in the App Store for $0.99. If your head isn't spinning yet, feel free to check out the PR after the break.

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Engadget's summer gear guide 2012: portable audio

With summer approaching, you're likely looking to get away from that stuffy apartment and out into the fresh air -- and if you're like us, you probably like to take your music with you wherever you go. Keeping that in mind, if you're ready to ditch the (likely) passable in-ears that came with your smartphone / PMP or want to find speakers that can move with you, we've rounded up a few new listening devices that might be worth having on your radar. Ready to bite the bullet and enter the big leagues of portable audio? Head down beyond the break for the ear-tingling details.

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You thought Sennheiser had already done enough to appease audiophiles this year at CES? Think again. The company has announced yet another new set of headphones with an amp to keep it warm at night, but the high-end wares come at a high-end price. The ceramic IE 800 buds (€599 or $787) offer a broad 5 - 46,000 Hz audio range in spite of their mere 7mm drivers, while stainless steel vents on the back supposedly "improve bass and airflow." If you need some extra juice and don't mind forking over the premium €1,499 ($1,973), the HDVD 800 headphone amp's shell is rocking anodized aluminum and a glass window for peering at the bantam circuitry within -- way over the top, but also, pretty amazing. It supports 24-bit 192kHz sources and is engineered for ideal synergy with Senn's HD 800, HD 700, HD 650 and HD 600. Both should hit the shelves by summer of this year.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiophileaudiophile headaudiophile headphonescesces 2012Ces2012ear budsEarBudsearphoneshd 600hd 650hd 700hd 800Hd600Hd650Hd700Hd800headphone ampheadphone amplifierheadphoneshigh-endminipostsenneheiser hd 700sennheisersennheiser hd 600sennheiser hd 650sennheiser hd 800sennheiser hd650top shelfTopShelfFri, 13 Apr 2012 21:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Plantronics BackBeat Go headset sports tangle-free cord, 'rich' stereo sound]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/plantronics-backbeat-go/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/plantronics-backbeat-go/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/plantronics-backbeat-go/#comments ImagePlantronics has made a name for itself in the wireless headset space, but there's plenty of room to grow when it comes to premium stereo offerings. BackBeat Go is the company's smallest and lightest wireless earbud set to date, tipping the scale at 13 grams, or "about the weight of three nickels." The cordless rig includes a pair of earbuds linked with a flat tangle-free cord, with inline controls to adjust volume and an integrated mic for calls. The Bluetooth-enabled Go can sync up with one device at a time, so you'll need to repeat the pairing process if switching between phones or to a tablet -- and you should be able to snag 4.5 hours of listening and talk time or 10 hours of standby with a single charge. Digital noise reduction and echo canceling play into the call experience, while the "deep, rich, stereo sound" means the earbuds are equally suited for leisure. Sound good to you? You can snag your own set for a cool $100 by clicking through to the source link below.

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Nokia unveils Purity HD Stereo Headset with a little help from Monster originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The latest headphones from Sweden's Jays don't stray too far from the design that defined their predecessors -- but hey, if it ain't broke... The slick earbuds were built to work with iPhones, iPads and iPods, offering up 10mm drivers, a 360 MEMS microphone and a three button controller. The t-JAYS Four are available, as always, in black, and will be begin shipping in November -- or, as the company puts it "when [they're] ready" -- for $129 a pop. Press information can be located just behind the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleearbudsheadphonesipadiphoneipodjayst-jayst-jays fourT-jaysFourThu, 13 Oct 2011 23:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best earbuds for outdoor / fitness use?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/ask-engadget-best-earbuds-for-outdoor-fitness-use/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/ask-engadget-best-earbuds-for-outdoor-fitness-use/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/ask-engadget-best-earbuds-for-outdoor-fitness-use/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Henri, who seems understandably tired of his earbuds falling out whilst exercising. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm planning to buy a set of earbuds for outdoor use, mainly for sport. There are so many options -- I'm curious if anyone has any specific suggestions. It goes without saying that the plugs should be easy to pop in the ear as well as take them off, and the wire to player should be as light as possible. Thanks for the help!"

Got any headphones you love taking to the gym? How's about a set that doesn't fall out? Toss your suggestion(s) in comments below!

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We already knew that New Jersey was a hotbed for personal audio innovation, so it certainly came as no surprise when the Garden State's ECKOUNLTD (Ecko Unlimited, with a hint of Jersey Shore) hit us up with a slew of new stylz. We're most curious about the new Zip 'buds, which replace the traditional cord with a functioning zipper, presumably to keep that ever-so-prevalent tangling issue from crampin' your style. These in-ear beauts will set you back just 30 beans -- or about a half-dozen servings of Ron Ron Juice. Other offerings include the $13 Zone earbuds, $15 Chaos II (that Chaos I was off the hook), the $20 Stomp, $25 Lace (which include a shoelace-inspired cord), and the $40 Chain, which, as you probably guessed, features a beaded dog-tag chain cord. At those prices we wouldn't expect stellar acoustics, but if you're rockin' out to any of these budz, you're probably most concerned with lookin' good. And nothing says six-pack like zippers and chains.

Update: As it turns out, the zip 'buds concept was in fact not born in New Jersey, but rather in Carlsbad, CA about a year ago. Those appropriately named Zipbuds are still currently in line for a patent, hence the copycat 'buds above. Hit up the coverage link below to see the original version.

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To the joy and delight of babysitters everywhere, Sony announced a boatload of new noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds to keep you sane in loud situations. Leading the pack are the $200, on-ear active / passive MDR-NC200D headphones, which have a 40mm drivers in each ear, 22-hour battery and folding design. For $150, users wanting portability can cop the smaller in-ear MDR-NC100Ds, which have a lower price tag and 13.5mm drivers. Both headphones feature Sony's "Artificial Intelligence Noise-Cancelling" technology, which claims to automatically reduce ambient noise by around 98.2 percent -- because you know, precision matters.

Also launching today are two new smartphone headsets -- the $40 in-ear DR-EX14VP and the $60 DR-XB23VP earbuds -- with connectivity to Android, iPhone and BlackBerry phones, as well as Sony Ericsson, Nokia and other phones thanks to an included compatibility cord. Pulling up the rear are the new iPhone control headsets -- the $60 DR-XB22iP in-ear silicone hybrids, the $40 DR-EX61iP earbuds and the $150 "over-the-head" DR-ZX701iP. Currently accepting pre-orders, the headphones will be available for purchase sometime in October -- just in time to tune out the doorbell this Halloween. Check out the full PR after the break.

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Whether you're dubstepping, duck walking or just plain sprinting to and from classes, you may want to add a soundtrack to your campus travels with some slick new headphones. Although, with so many choices and styles it can be a bit overwhelming to find a set that's right for you. Luckily, we're here to help! Don't forget to enter our giveaway as well if you want a shot at winning your own set B&W's brand spankin' new C5 in-ears -- not to mention more than $3,000 worth of gadgets that are sure to induce an extreme case of Gadget Acquisition Syndrome!

You'll find some of our own recommendations just past the break, and another chance to enter our back to school giveaway. Simply leave a comment below to be entered to win, and click on over to our giveaway page for all the details.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You probably don't think "top-tier audio" when you ponder the wonders of Colorado Springs, but sure enough, one of music's best kept secrets is headquartered there, camped out slyly in quite the nondescript building. A few months back, we were granted unprecedented access to Westone's lair (just a year and change after visiting Klipsch's HQ), and they even let a film crew in for good measure. The goal? To show you, the budding audiophile, exactly how a set of custom in-ear monitors are crafted, and what kind of work goes into creating one of the planet's most diminutive speaker arrangements. We've whipped up the entire experience there in the video above, but if you're looking for a more textual perspective, head on past the break.

Gallery: Westone headquarters walkthrough (the making of an in-ear monitor)

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Another proposed system also puts the earphones to work -- though without the need for that giant charging post. Instead the headphones slip into an acoustic charger, which cause their speakers to vibrate, creating a current that charges the device. As ever, just because a patent application surfaces doesn't mean a final product will ever see the light of day -- and these methods (particularly that big charging post) do seem like a long way to go to shave off the precious millimeters that inductive charging traditionally brings. But hey, Apple's all about the svelte devices, and stranger things have certainly happened.

Gallery: Apple inductive charging patent surfaces

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applechargingearbudsearphonesheadphonesinductive chargingInductiveChargingiospatentpatent applicationPatentApplicationThu, 04 Aug 2011 10:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer's SE-CL331 earbuds are just begging to be washed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/pioneers-se-cl331-earbuds-are-just-begging-to-be-washed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/pioneers-se-cl331-earbuds-are-just-begging-to-be-washed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/pioneers-se-cl331-earbuds-are-just-begging-to-be-washed/#commentsThe first-ever earbuds designed to be drenched they aren't, but they just might be one of the first to actually be "washable." Sure enough, Pioneer's new SE-CL331 headphones ($59.99) -- available in white, pink and bright blue hues -- can reportedly be "soaked and washed after every sports session without damaging sensitive electronic equipment." Furthermore, they boast a newfangled ear holder that keeps 'em in place while your body's in motion, and there's a two-layer mesh and rubber ring that'll prevent water from seeping in while submerged up to one meter of goop. The built-in 9mm drivers probably won't live up to Westone standards, but then again, you can't exactly take your ES5s into the kiddie pool.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earbudearbudsheadphoneheadphonespioneerSE-CL331washablewater resistantwaterproofWaterResistantSat, 09 Jul 2011 06:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Polk enters the headphone game with sporty, generic ear-speakers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/polk-enters-the-headphone-game-with-sporty-generic-ear-speakers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/polk-enters-the-headphone-game-with-sporty-generic-ear-speakers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/polk-enters-the-headphone-game-with-sporty-generic-ear-speakers/#comments Polk enters the headphone game with sporty generic ear-speakersIt seems the Polk folk have had their fill of iPod docks, shower speakers, and soundbars, and are hungry for a new market: headphones. The outfit aims to "change the sonic landscape" (their words) for athletes and "ardent headphone users" with their UltraFit and UltraFocus monikered ear-gear. Between the two brands, Polk is promising four brightly-colored UltraFit sports 'phones, including in-ear, on-ear, and earbud models, as well as two UltraFocus in-ear and over-ear noise canceling headphones. No word on price or release date, but Polk suggests you should be able to get your hands on its sporty headgear sometime this fall. Need more? You can find a buzzword-laden press release after the break.

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Polk enters the headphone game with sporty, generic ear-speakers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cansearbudshead phonesheadphonesin-earnoise cancelingnoise cancelling hea...noise-cancelingNoiseCancelingNoiseCancellingHea...over-earPolkpolk audioPolkAudioportable audioPortableAudiosport headphonesSportHeadphonesuglyThu, 16 Jun 2011 05:21:00 EST<![CDATA[$99 Etymotic mc2 earbuds claim market-beating noise isolation, full platform ambivalence]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/99-etymotic-mc2-earbuds-claim-market-beating-noise-isolation-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/99-etymotic-mc2-earbuds-claim-market-beating-noise-isolation-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/99-etymotic-mc2-earbuds-claim-market-beating-noise-isolation-f/#comments Etymotic specializes in putting inexpensive moving coil drivers inside noise-isolating buds that can, as an optional upgrade, be individually molded via the company's international "Custom-fit" program. Previous models have been iDevice only, at least in terms of their microphone function and button controls, but the new mc2 should also get along happily with Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, WebOS and Symbian smartphones and tablets. It's due for release by the end of the week for $99, which will buy you noise isolation up to a claimed market-beating 42dB, 8mm (0.3-inch) dual-magnet neodymium drivers, an all-important mic and an assortment of ear tips -- Custom-fit costs extra, and substantially so. Listen carefully and you might just hear the PR after the break squeaking for your attention.

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Listener fatigue: it's a condition that affects just about everyone who owns a pair of earbuds and one that myriad manufacturers have tried to mitigate with various configurations. According to researchers at Asius Technologies, though, the discomfort you experience after extended periods of earphone listening isn't caused by faulty design or excessively high volumes, but by "acoustic reflex." Every time you blast music through earbuds, your ear muscles strain to reduce sound waves by about 50 decibels, encouraging many audiophiles to crank up the volume to even higher, eardrum-rattling levels. To counteract this, Asius has developed something known as the Ambrose Diaphonic Ear Lens (ADEL) -- an inflatable polymer balloon that attaches to the ends of earbuds. According to Asius' Samuel Gido, the inflated ADEL effectively acts as a "second eardrum," absorbing sound and redirecting it away from the ear's most sensitive regions. No word yet on when ADEL may be available for commercial use, but head past the break for a video explanation of the technology, along with the full presser.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adelambrose diaphonic ear lensAmbroseDiaphonicEarLensasiusasius diaphonic pumpasius technologiesAsiusDiaphonicPumpAsiusTechnologiesaudioballoonearearbudseardrumearphoneshealthlistener fatigueListenerFatiguelisteningmembranemusicpolymerpolymer membranePolymerMembranepressureresearchsoundvideoWed, 18 May 2011 14:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Audio Design's Piano Forte earphones promise concert hall sound at bank-breaking prices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/final-audio-designs-piano-forte-earphones-promise-concert-hall/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/final-audio-designs-piano-forte-earphones-promise-concert-hall/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/final-audio-designs-piano-forte-earphones-promise-concert-hall/#comments
 Behold Final Audio Design's latest high-end earphones: the Piano Forte X-VII Series. Each of the four models that comprise the series features a large neodymium magnet driver, nestled inside a rigid metal housing made of alloy powder and natural resin, designed to minimize bad vibrations. The driver is a hefty 16 mm in diameter, and boasts roughly three times the surface area of your garden variety earphones, resulting in enhanced low frequency soundscapes. Final Audio Design also added a proprietary pressure ring to each model's diaphragm (to ward off sound artifacts), as well as special pressure vents (to optimize air pressure around the diaphragm). Internal air pressure, on the other hand, is kept in check thanks to the X-VIII Series' metallic earpads, which allegedly allow your ear to naturally adjust to any barometric shifts. Each of the four models comes in a unique metallic housing, reportedly capable of delivering different audio blends. But they all share one important characteristic -- they're really expensive. At the high end of the price spectrum are the X-G and X-CC models, which will put you back some ¥220,000 ($2,668). Bargain hunters, meanwhile, will have to settle for the VIII, priced at a slightly less obscene ¥80,000 ($970). Granted, these earphones may very well warrant that kind of cash and scientific hyperbole, though it's certainly difficult to gauge their value without taking them out for a spin ourselves.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>air pressureAirPressureaudiodiaphragmDriverearbudsearphonesexpensivefinal audiofinal audio designFinalAudioFinalAudioDesignheadphonesJapanmagnetmagnet driverMagnetDrivermetallicneodymiumpiano fortepiano forte x-viiipiano forte x-viii seriesPianoFortePianoForteX-viiiPianoForteX-viiiSeriessoundx-ccx-gx-viiix-viii seriesX-viiiSeriesWed, 20 Apr 2011 14:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Maxell's Vibrabone HP-VBC40 earbuds can rattle your skull, if you'd like]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/maxells-vibrabone-hp-vbc40-earbuds-can-rattle-your-skull-if-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/maxells-vibrabone-hp-vbc40-earbuds-can-rattle-your-skull-if-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/maxells-vibrabone-hp-vbc40-earbuds-can-rattle-your-skull-if-yo/#comments Maxell has taken a slightly different approach to the bone conduction trope with its new Vibrabone HP-VBC40 earbuds - headphones that combine standard stereo drivers with the same bone-rattling, vibration-based technology we've all come to know and love. According to Maxell, the Vibrabone's hybrid system enhances the bass that would be coursing its way through your cranium, while its dual volume control allows users to fine tune that bass flow. Apparently, this bass adjustment mechanism puts less stress on your eardrums, which might make the entire bone conduction concept seem slightly less creepy. The earbuds come in black, blue and white, and will be available in Japan toward the end of April, for a little under ¥4,000 or about $50.

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Pioneer's SE-NC31C-K noise-cancelling earbuds are cheap, but are they effective? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audioearbudearbudsheadphonesmusicnoisenoise cancelingnoise cancellationNoiseCancelingNoiseCancellationpioneerpioneer SE-NC31C-KPioneerSe-nc31c-kportable audioPortableAudioSE-NC31C-KTue, 29 Mar 2011 18:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Westone 4 earphones review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/westone-4-earphones-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/westone-4-earphones-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/westone-4-earphones-review/#comments Westone isn't exactly a household name, even in the earphone universe. But what the company lacks in recognition, it more than makes up for in quality. If you'll recall, we had a listen to its ES5 custom in-ear monitors earlier in the year, and while they cost a staggering $950, they also managed to melt our brain and thoroughly spoil us in the process. Thankfully, there's a budget alternative: the Westone 4. Granted, even 50 percent off still lands you right around $449, but many audiophiles would argue that said price is a small one to pay when looking at a quad-driver setup, a three-way crossover network and an insanely robust set of earbud tips. There's no question that these guys are aimed at the professionals in the crowd, and if you're interested in seriously stepping up your mobile listening game, you owe it to yourself to peek our full review. It's after the break, per usual.

Gallery: Westone 4 earphones hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alarm clockAlarmClockcalendarcrapgadgetearbudsEARINALMearphonesjapanstopwatchthankoSat, 05 Mar 2011 22:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Shure adds SE215 buds, cans for DJs and studios alike]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/shure-adds-se215-buds-cans-for-djs-and-studios-alike/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/shure-adds-se215-buds-cans-for-djs-and-studios-alike/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/shure-adds-se215-buds-cans-for-djs-and-studios-alike/#comments The NAMM trade show -- also known as the musician's candy store -- is kicking off today out in Anaheim, which means that audio-focused press releases are starting to pour in. Headset and mic manufacturer Shure is beefing up its line with the introduction of three new models -- a set of buds plus two cans. On the bud side, the SE 215 slots in predictably beneath the SE315, offering a budget-friendly single driver in your choice of black or fancy translucent casing; it comes in at a retail price of $99, some $100 less than the SE315. Moving to cans, the SRH550DJ (pictured center) is -- as the name implies -- targeted at DJs with a "super-aural design" for full isolation and a 90-degree swiveling headband for flexible wearing positions; this one will set you back $99 on the store shelf. On the upscale side, the SRH940 is billed as a reference set with a premium padded headband, and you'll pay for it: it's $299 at retail. All three models will be available this spring; follow the break for the press releases.

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We've actually seen custom fit headphones before, but we figured something cheaper would rise up in the future. Here at CES, we stumbled upon what Sonomax is calling Sculpted Eers. Starting at $199, this one-time-use, do-it-yourself molding kit will create custom fit in-ear headphones -- and the best part, it only takes four minutes. We actually got the chance to get a pair of our own molded for us. Head past the break for some hands, er, ears-on video action!

Gallery: Sculpted Eers custom-molded headphones at CES 2011

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 Sennheiser has a thing for trotting out titillating new wares at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, and this year is proving to be no different in that regard. The audio specialist has just introduced one of the most fully-featured headsets we've seen in quite awhile, with the CXC 700 boasting not one, not two, but three levels of noise cancellation. The newfangled NoiseGard /digital technology gives owners a trifecta of noise-cancelling profiles, with each one optimized for something different. In fact, we'll let Senn do the explaining here:
"Mode 1 absorbs low-frequency noise in particular (100 to 400 Hertz), such as engine noise from trains, buses or small passenger planes. Mode 2 focuses on cancelling noise in the medium frequency range (400 to 3,000 Hertz), which is caused above all by air-conditioning systems in large passenger aircraft or office buildings. Mode 3 has a particularly wide frequency range (100 to 3,000 Hertz), and combines the noise-cancelling effect in the medium and low-frequency ranges. As a result, background noise with different noise components, such as that which occurs at airports, railway stations or underground stations, can be effectively suppressed, although with a slightly lower noise-cancelling performance than in the first two modes."
In case that's not enough to convince ya, these offer a frequency response of 20Hz to 21,000Hz, and they'll function just fine (albeit sans noise cancellation) even if your AAA battery keels over. Controls are embedded in the cabling, and users are able to activate the TalkThrough function if they'd prefer to conduct a conversation with someone without actually removing their earphones. Furthermore, changing between the NoiseGard profiles and activation of the TalkThrough function are indicated by both an acoustic and a visual signal. The company will be shipping these with a 4.5-foot long cable, an in-flight adapter, 6.35mm jack plug adapter, a small carrying case and a diaphragm protector, with sales to start later this month for around $320.

Gallery: Sennheiser introduces CXC 700 earphones at CES 2011

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiocanalphonescesces 2011Ces2011cxc 700Cxc700earbudearbudsearphoneearphonesheadphoneheadphonesmusicnoise cancellationNoiseCancellationnoisegardSennheiserThu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Maxell debuts SSD family, Acoustabar soundbars, accessories galore at CES]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/maxell-debuts-ssd-family-acoustabar-soundbars-accessories-galo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/maxell-debuts-ssd-family-acoustabar-soundbars-accessories-galo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/maxell-debuts-ssd-family-acoustabar-soundbars-accessories-galo/#comments If you come all this way to the Consumer Electronics Show, why introduce just a single product? You wouldn't, as evidenced by Maxell's smorgasbord here in Las Vegas. Kicking things off is the outfit's new Acoustabar soundbar lineup, which boast integrated subwoofers and hardwood enclosures. The 32-inch Eht model includes ten speaker drivers, while the SD320 delivers 430 watts of audio through five drivers. Moreover, that guy touts a built-in iPod dock, and it allows for connectivity with any TV, DVD player and game console. The 32-inch SD-400 simply steps up to 520 watts of audio.

Once you're done dreaming of ways to enhance your own home cinema, the outfit has one to consider for the kids. The KDP-1 projector includes an inbuilt DVD player and provides a plug-and-play experience that'll shoot up an image as large as 45-inches. You'll also get built-in speakers, a microphone input for karaoke and an undisclosed native resolution. We'll confess that not knowing the latter scares us a bit, but those who couldn't care less can find it nowish for $129.99. As you'd expect, Maxell's also dishing out a slew of new storage products. It'll be pushing out 1.8- and 2.5-inch SSDs (64GB, 256GB and 512GB models) in late 2011, SDXC cards and readers sooner than that, a number of USB 3.0 flash drives / HDDs and a non-networked. MP-100 media player. There's plenty of details on earbuds, iPod cases and other accessories after the break, too.

Gallery: Maxell CES 2011 product launches

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  • For starters, Panasonic is dishing out seven new plasma HDTVs, six new LED LCDs and five new standard LCD HDTVs. For the 2011 model year, Panny's introducing the VT30 series, GT30 and ST30 lines, and two of the LED LCDs are joining its array of Full HD 3D TVs. Naturally, the biggest addition to the new sets is the Viera Connect system, but the Easy IPTV functionality is another boon.
  • For those who've got a Viera Cast-enabled BD deck, Panny's adding Skype voice and video calling. The addition of Skype to Panasonic's new DMP-BDT310, DMP-BDT210, and DMP-BDT110 VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc Players allows consumers to make Skype voice and video calls on virtually any HDTV using a Skype-compatible camera.
  • As for new Blu-ray and DVD players? There's a near-limitless flow of them, with the DMP-B200 (8.9-inch display) and DVD-LS92 (9-inch) portable players serving the road warriors. The DMP-BDT210 3D Blu-ray deck is now holding down the top spot in the company's at-home range, and if you're still down with DVD, you'll find a load of new options with USB ports for loading up additional media.
  • The company is also debuting the April-bound SC-HTB520 soundbar, meant to match up with flat-panels that are 42-inches or larger, and it's also throwing in a wireless, down-firing subwoofer.
  • Finally, Panny's introducing 3D video conferencing (HDVC), which may or may not make your weekly boardroom meetings entirely more tolerable.
Head on down to the source for more, but don't expect to find much in the way of price and availability.

Gallery: Panasonic's CES 2011 HD lineup

Panasonic's CES 2011 HD lineup: Blu-ray players, 3D video conferencing, HDTVs, audio gear originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Skunk Juice earbuds and their magnetic connectors might just save your ear drums (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breakawayconnectorearbudearbudsheadphonesmagneticskunk juiceSkunkJuicesnapjackvideoZZYZXZZYZX SnapJackZzyzxSnapjackMon, 03 Jan 2011 17:04:00 EST<![CDATA[EOps Noisezero i+ Eco earbuds get cornstarch construction, finger-friendly design (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/eops-noisezero-i-eco-earbuds-get-cornstartch-construction-fing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/eops-noisezero-i-eco-earbuds-get-cornstartch-construction-fing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/eops-noisezero-i-eco-earbuds-get-cornstartch-construction-fing/#comments Hard to say when (or if) these beauts will ever hit the market, but we've all ideas they'd move quite briskly if positioned in a nondescript kind of store that tends to sell fruit, peripherals and things heavily prefixed with "i." Designed Michael Young has teamed up with EOps to create the Noisezero i+ Eco Edition earbuds, which are constructed with cornstarch (you know, in honor of Ma Earth), equipped with an iPod / iPhone-friendly inline remote and outfitted with a unique design that purportedly makes it easier for these to be inserted into one's ear canal. We're told that they'll eventually be available in charcoal, rustic brown, midnight blue and sage green, and yes, a carrying case would be included. Too bad there's nary a hint as to where you can actually buy 'em, but the video just below the break will give you a better idea of what to hunt for.

Continue reading EOps Noisezero i+ Eco earbuds get cornstarch construction, finger-friendly design (video)

EOps Noisezero i+ Eco earbuds get cornstarch construction, finger-friendly design (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiocorncorn starchCornStarchdesignearbudearbudsearphoneseco-friendlyeopsgreenheadphoneheadphonesMichael YoungMichaelYoungmusicvideoThu, 23 Dec 2010 19:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Westone 4 earphones boast four drivers, on sale soon for $449]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/westone-4-earphones-boast-four-drivers-on-sale-soon-for-449/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/westone-4-earphones-boast-four-drivers-on-sale-soon-for-449/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/westone-4-earphones-boast-four-drivers-on-sale-soon-for-449/#comments We've always had pleasant aural experiences with Westone earphones, and it's not hard to hazard a guess that the outfit's latest will also impress. The W4 is being hailed as the planet's first four-driver universal fit earphone, boasting a foursome of balanced armature drivers, a three-way crossover and a self-proclaimed EPIC cable, which is supposedly able to "guard against microphones." Further details are expected to be spilled at CES in just a couple of weeks, and they'll be loosed on the public in early Q1 2011 for $449. Yeah, not exactly cheap, but nothing fit for an audiophile ever is.

Continue reading Westone 4 earphones boast four drivers, on sale soon for $449

Westone 4 earphones boast four drivers, on sale soon for $449 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NOX Audio Scout headset review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Jays hit us up with the two most important details: $69.99, shipping to America in January 2011.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-jaysa-jays fourA-jaysFouraudiodesignearbudearbudsearphonesheadphonesjaysTue, 14 Dec 2010 11:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Altec Lansing Muzx Ultra MZX606 earbuds review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/altec-lansing-muzx-ultra-mzx606-earbuds-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/altec-lansing-muzx-ultra-mzx606-earbuds-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/altec-lansing-muzx-ultra-mzx606-earbuds-review/#comments We've always had a soft spot for Altec Lansing's wide array of speaker docks -- these guys have been embedded in that space for an awfully long time, and the quality has always seemed up to snuff in our eyes. Er, ears. For whatever reason, it looks as if Altec is trying to replicate that success in the earbud market -- a market that's been growing increasingly crowded over the past couple of years as the portable media player and smartphone sectors have exploded. These days, a set of third-party headphones are nearly a requirement to fully enjoy whatever media player you've ended up with, and thus, hordes of companies have flocked to cater to the demand. The Ultra MZX606 earbuds ($99.95) popped onto the scene just two months ago, and now we've had a solid weekend to push the latest Underoath, Happy Body Slow Brain, Kanye West and Otis Redding jams through here. Hop on past the break for our impressions.

Gallery: Altec Lansing Muzx Ultra MZX606 earbuds hands-on

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Altec Lansing Muzx Ultra MZX606 earbuds review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Nox Audio Scout mini headset on sale now, boasts world's smallest mic button and some decent sound

Nox Audio Scout mini headset on sale now, boasts world's smallest mic button and some decent sound originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Shure's SE210m+ sound isolating earbuds include iPhone remote, $170 price tag

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryappleaudioearbudsheadphoneheadphonesiphoneiphone accessoryIphoneAccessorymusicSE115mSE210mSRH240mWed, 10 Nov 2010 09:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best passive noise cancelling headphones?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/ask-engadget-best-passive-noise-cancelling-headphones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/ask-engadget-best-passive-noise-cancelling-headphones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/ask-engadget-best-passive-noise-cancelling-headphones/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Alex, who just can't take the noise, dude. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"Hello Engadget. I've always been a fan of high quality audio but I have a problem. I need noise cancelling headphones, but active noise cancelling gives me a headache and my ear canals aren't round enough to use in-ear earphones. I've also looked into custom earphones but I can't afford paying $400 or more for a set. What are your recommendations for the best pair of passive noise cancelling headphones? My ears thank you."
We will say that Klipsch's oval ear tips tend to fit in funky ear canals that typically reject round ones, but if you're still hellbent on a pair of cans, we're hoping our audience below can toss out some advice. If they can hear us from underneath their noise cancelling headphones, of course.

Ask Engadget: best passive noise cancelling headphones? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>askask engadgetAskEngadgetaudioearbudearbudsearphonesheadphonesnoise cancelingnoise cancellationnoise cancellingNoiseCancelingNoiseCancellationNoiseCancellingThu, 04 Nov 2010 23:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple tracking an issue with defective Monster headphones?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/apple-tracking-an-issue-with-defective-monster-headphones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/apple-tracking-an-issue-with-defective-monster-headphones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/apple-tracking-an-issue-with-defective-monster-headphones/#comments We just received a tip and some screencaps, purportedly from the Apple-verse, with a word of warning about Monster's headphone lineup. Apple is apparently blaming the "conductive flanges" used in many of Monster's earbuds for erratic stopping and starting of playback on Apple devices. The point of this internal memo seems for support staff to recognize that what a consumer might assume is a defect in an Apple product might actually be a Monster problem. Interestingly, Apple's list of problem headphones doesn't mention any of the Beats-labeled products that Apple actually sells, and is limited to Monster headphones that include "ControlTalk" tech for controlling playback with a cable-mounted mic / volume / pause remote, modeled after Apple's own iPhone-bundled earbuds. We're not sure if this means Monster is mis-applying Apple standards or just has a manufacturing defect, and it's also unclear if this problem also extends to the ControlTalk-equipped products in the joint-developed Beats lineup, but if you've been having some trouble with random stop-starts in your music on your $400 pair of Copper Turbines (and you aren't listening to James Blake), perhaps this will clear up some confusion. A full list of the affected 'buds is after the break.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

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Apple tracking an issue with defective Monster headphones? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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