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Sol Republic, a company with a passion for music and great sound, has teamed up with Motorola, and their partnership has resulted in the birth of the Tracks AIR wireless headphones. Of course, you might not think much about this particular pair of wireless headphones since they are dime a dozen in the market, but the Tracks AIR intends to be different as it claims to merge stellar sound, an unmatched 150-foot wireless range, dual-device connectivity and an unbelievable 15-hour battery life in a single device, delivering on-the-go convenience that active music lovers will love to have. Not only that, you can also be hip wearing one of these puppies thanks to a quartet of different interchangeable headband colors.

What makes the Tracks AIR wireless headphones different from other wireless headphone offerings in the market? Well, the inclusion of the A2 Sound Engines would definitely be one of them, allowing the Tracks AIR to deliver a music experience that has solid bass, clean mids and vocals, and extended highs. In fact, it is said to have been specially developed for Bluetooth audio, and it will also be extremely power efficient, giving you the leeway to crank up the volume and bass punch without adding extra stress to the battery drain.

As mentioned earlier, the Tracks AIR would also come with an unmatched wireless range which delivers clear and precise sound up to 150 feet away, making it nearly five times more compared to other wireless headphones. This would allow users to roam about with a greater degree of freedom, and it will also be able to pause your music halfway so that you are able to answer or ignore incoming calls using only the controls on the sound engine.

The asking price for the Tracks AIR wireless headphones? It stands at $199.99 a pop if you are interested.

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I know that I have mentioned before that wearing a pair of over-ear headphones is a surefire way of telling the world to leave you alone, you might not want to be too much of an introvert, which is why you can always wear a pair of in-ear headphones that offer a similar function, but it looks a whole lot less obvious and far more discreet. Of course, quality audio being pumped out through the in-ear headphones is another thing to take into consideration, and this is where the $64.99 Marshall Minor FX In-Ear Headphones come in handy.

Arriving in classic Marshall technology and styling, you will be able to choose from both black and white shades, giving you the privacy of rocking out on your own in style. Marshall has thrown in EarClick technology which will basically ensure the ear pad rests on your outer ear for additional comfort, while you will still be able to retain the ability to hear just what is going on around you should as a safety measure. Cranking it up is not an issue either, as these are able to go all the way to 11, now how about that? Each purchase will also be accompanied by a quartet of sets of interchangeable, silicone ear pads for a customized fit.
[ Marshall Minor FX In-Ear Headphones offers quality audio without being obvious copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Serious audiophiles would always want nothing but the very best for their ears, and when it comes to a good pair of headphones, I would like to think that brand loyalty does play a very important role, although there are times when it would be good if one could expand one’s horizons and settle for something different. Who knows? Your ears might just thank you for it. The $99.99 Marshall Major FX Headphones could be your next purchase if you are on the lookout for a new pair of headphones, where it comes with classic Marshall styling and technology for that added touch of class.

It is the ideal pair of headphones for classic rock audiophiles, where it features a 40mm moving coil dynamic speaker to boot for that enhanced audio quality. In-ear headphones would no doubt be a whole lot more subtle, and those who are behind you will tend not to realize that you are wearing a pair, but when it comes to over-ear headphones, they are an obvious enough sign that you should be left alone, and do not want to be disturbed. The Marshall Major FX Headphones would play nice with majority of the devices out there which use a 3.5mm standard audio plug (in-line volume/call control only works with iOS devices), and within the adjustable headband, you will find the words “London England 1962″ inscribed for that added touch of authenticity.
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This week Motorola has announced that they’re teaming up with SOL Republic for a pair of bluetooth headphones by the name of SOL Tracks Air. What you’ve got here is a pair of headphones that’s able to concurrently connect to two different devices at once. In other words – if you’ve been worried about receiving […]

If you’re in the market for some high quality headphones, and also want something with a cool, modern style, you might want to check out the KEF M500 headphones. I recently had the opportunity to put these to the test, and would like to share my experiences.

For starters, the M500 headphones are quite good looking. In fact, they won a 2013 RedDot Design Award. They offer a modern, minimal design, with oval-shaped ear cups which aren’t too big or too small. The ear cups are covered with a soft, perforated leatherette material and offer comfortable memory foam padding underneath. Both cups have swivel hinges for optimal positioning on your ears, and so they can fold for storage. The headband and frame of the earcups are made from sandblasted aluminum alloy, making them lightweight and durable, and adding to their good looks.

The headphones ship with a nice padded case that has enough space for the headphones when folded up, along with accessories, including a standard audio-only cable and a stylish phone control cable with a built-in microphone, both detachable, of course.

One thing to note is that the cables are flat ribbon-style variety, which means they don’t tangle easily, though they take up a little more space than skinny cords. A right-angle, gold-plated connector on the end of each cable fits neatly in just about every gadget with a 3.5mm audio jack.

In my audio tests, I could clearly distinguish sounds from 20Hz all the way up to 20 kHz, thanks to their 40mm neodymium drivers. KEF also claims their copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils help improve clarity and detail. Audio fidelity is very clean and pleasing to the ear, without overly shrill highs or boomy bass.

This makes them great for audio junkies looking for natural sound – not artificially accentuated like many other headphones. I threw a wide variety of music and sound styles at them, and found them to work well with most types of audio. They deftly handled everything from the tight electronic beats and claps of Atoms for Peace’s Judge Jury and Executioner to the bright horns and wispy flute of Quincy Jones’ Soul Bossa Nova to the clacky cowbell of Donald Fagen’s New Frontier, to the soul-stirring, fragile vocals of Sia’s Breathe Me. Yes, I have a diverse audio collection. So?

I did find that I had to drive the M500s at a slightly higher volume level than other headphones for some reason, but I was still able to get more than enough volume at the high end of the volume range, and without distortion. I found the M500s to be extremely comfortable, even after long periods of wear, and while they do a good job blocking out external sounds, they don’t overly exert pressure on your head while wearing them.

My overall take on the KEF M500 headphones is very positive. With their modern minimal style and comfort, they’re a welcome change from some of the more over-the-top designs found in today’s high-end headphones. They produce clean and natural sound and do a good job exposing the subtleties in a wide variety of musical genres.

KEF M500 headphones are available from the KEF Direct Store for $299.99(USD).