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Believe it or not, few musicians’ in-ear reference monitors are tuned to emphasize voice; singers might have to compete for attention with wailing guitars and drums inside their own heads. Rather than risk artists shouting themselves hoarse, Ultimate Ears has launched its Vocal Reference Monitors. Separate versions for men and women focus on their typical vocal ranges and narrow the frequency range to between 90Hz and 8kHz, cutting out the more extreme sounds of instruments in the mix. The $999 price rules out the Vocal line for most garage bands — it might, however, be perfect for pros whose screaming isn’t part of the act.

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Wearing a pair of earphones or headphones might be something that many of us take for granted each day, and I am quite sure that you have a brand that you would swear upon, and even put your life on the line to testify to its effectiveness in pumping your favorite tracks to your brain, be it to keep you in “the zone” when you exercise, or simply to help tide you through a difficult moment in your life. Well, if you are not too particular about the kind of earphones you should own, then perhaps we might be able to interest you in the ZTONE in-ear earphones from I-MEGO?

The ZTONE in-ear earphones will rely on a patent-pending design that is meant to deliver a professional monitor-like fit, and it will come with custom-molded ear gels which will adjust to an individual’s unique ear cavity so that it can deliver an exceptionally secure, comfortable fit. I suppose this would work well across listeners of all ages, and you can choose from a quartet of different sized gels in order to figure out the perfect match so as to fill the ear and lock in your tunes. You could say that the ZTONE in-ear earphones has been specially created for the hardcore music fan, professional and amateur DJs, and audiophiles, harmonizing easily with just about any music or style.

Pronounced as “stone,” the ZTONE in-ear earphones is also clearly built for superior clarity and bass with a pair of 10mm speaker drivers, 20-20,000 Hz frequency, 16 ohms impedance, and 105 ± 5dB. The use of braided cables made from genuine silver to deliver impeccable audio to the studio-tuned monitors also work great in tangle prevention, and with additional silicone fittings, stereo and airplane adapters, and a durable metal carrying case, it makes for a compelling purchase.

You will be able to check out the ZTONE in-ear earphones at CES that is happening in just a fortnight’s time, and it has also picked up the gong as a 2013 CES Innovations Honoree. At $99.99 a pop, this does seem to shape up to be a pretty decent purchase, even as a present for yourself to start the new year on a right note.

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You know when the name Ferrari is mentioned, we are not talking about the run-of-the-mill vehicles here – rather, they are high performance thoroughbreds, and boy, do they cost a pretty penny if you ever want one of these puppies in your garage. The thing is, Ferrari has long ago decided not to put a good brand to waste, which is why they have come up with their fair share of accessories, resulting in the Ferrari by Logic3 Cavallino T350 Headphones this time around.

This time around, your hair will not be sent flying to the back because of the G-force generated after pressing the pedal to the metal in the latest Ferrari. No sir, the Ferrari Logic3 Cavallino T350 Headphones will instead deliver top notch audio quality to live up to the standards of the Ferrari brand name. This is made possible thanks to a collaboration with the world’s leading audio designers, and Ferrari’s team have also chipped in their two cents (or more) to develop a pair of headphones which exhibit the technical excellence of Ferrari.

Merging Ferrari’s luxurious style with cutting edge technology, the new Ferrari Logic3 Cavallino T350 Headphones were constructed with passion, and will definitely embody premium performance from the moment you fire it up. It will burn a $399 hole in your pocket, but that is to be expected considering the marque that dots it, delivering superior sound quality with 40mm drivers that have been incorporated into a close-back design and Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology in order to reduce unwanted ambient noise.

Ferrari’s GT road cars do have a hand in the inspiration of the Ferrari Logic3 Cavallino T350 Headphones, where both power and performance meet. Touted to carry the highest quality components possible with exact engineering, each pair of these headphones will be trimmed in the finest leather, sporting ear cups and a headband that guarantee ultimate comfort, while the machined crafted metal arms will ensure it has a long and happy life to serve you better. Expect the Ferrari Logic3 Cavallino T350 Headphones to come in black and tan, where it is accompanied by a carrying case and an anti-tangle, in-line remote cable for Apple, Android, Blackberry and Windows devices.

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Practically synonymous with Rock ‘n’ Roll, premium audio equipment maker Marshall is celebrating 50 years of sound with the release of its Major 50 FX headphones. Priced at $170, these celebratory cans take their cues from the limited run Hanwell anniversary edition amp, featuring gold accents and a commemorative headband with the inscription “London, England, 1962” to mark when it all began, along with inner ear caps engraved with the words “50 years.” Vintage in appearance, these golden-year shrugs also include an Apple-certified microphone and volume control, so you can pretend that you’re slappin’ da bass while taking a phone call.

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The Nocs NS600 Crush earphones are equipped with a pair of tweeter + woofer dynamic drivers that provide a superior full-range sound complete with impressive highs, mids and deep bass. These earphones feature an aluminum housing with a sandblasted finish, a tangle-free, braided Kevlar cable and noise-isolating silicone sleeves. The Nocs NS600 Crush earphones are priced at $149.95. [Nocs]