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Not all headphones are created equal, and you can tell by referring to Accidentally Extraordinary, the headphone startup that is the main driving force behind the highly-rated 51st Studios over-ear walnut headphones. Well, they have decided to turn to Kickstarter in order to raise funds for the manufacturing and roll out of their first ever production wood headphones that will boast of Bluetooth connectivity, calling it the AE 51st Studios Unplugged.

I would like to think that the AE 51st Studios Unplugged intends to continue from where its highly successful predecessor, the AE 51st Studios, left off. Relying on the popular design, Accidentally Extraordinary (AE) hopes to raise $60,000 in the next 22 days on Kickstarter so that they can begin to produce the AE 51st Studios Unplugged.

Founder and CEO of AE Kunal Dalal shared, “This launch is important for us. We were thrilled with the love our first headphones received, and now we are trying to build on that success in market as seemingly crowded as this. Because, actually, when it comes to headphones like ours at this price-point, I don’t think there’s that much in the way of competition.”

The AE 51st Studios Unplugged model will support wireless connectivity obviously as it handles Bluetooth connectivity with ease, sporting a multi-function button that can handle power/playback/call functions, with an embedded microphone that caters for wireless calls. There is a sleek looking slider on the left ear cup for next/previous track, while the Volume Slider on the headphone will work too, regardless of whether it is in wired or wireless mode. Walnut wood is used for a distinguished look and a richer listening experience, while the clever implementation of anodized stainless steel for its headband delivers a clean, crisp, ultra-modern finish. Just in case the rest of your devices have not caught up with the Bluetooth program just yet, there will be a detachable 3.5mm cable that caters for wired listening.

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The temperature’s freezing out there, which basically means you would need to wear something over your ears to prevent them from freezing and falling off. The thing is, you are particularly stressed out that day, and would like to get some relief from your favorite tunes, but it is either wearing a pair of headphones and letting your ears get bitten by the cold, or to forgo the music and wear a pair of ear warmers instead. Decisions, decisions…

Well, we are glad to announce the arrival of the $89.95 Wireless Headphone Ear Warmers, which are ear warmers with a difference. Not only does each pair ensure that your ears remain nice, warm and functional even when it has snowed a foot thick overnight and the winter wind has not stopped blowing, but it will also be able to hook up to any Android, iOS or Windows Phone-powered device via Bluetooth connectivity to deliver your favorite tunes directly into your auditory canal. The ear warmers themselves sport a thermal fleece shell, soft polyester lining, and insulation in order to shield ears from cold winds, and can be folded flat for easy storage in a pocket or purse. A 3.5 hour charge would provide up to 9 hours of use.
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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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[CeBIT 2013] Yesterday at CeBIT, I met with Duncan C. Walsh, Founder and Director of Mi-Sport Global, the company behind the FX-Sport brand. A former professional squash player, Duncan got the idea of developing custom headphones for athletes 6 years ago.

Like no other headphones, the VR1 is sweat/humidity/rain proof and is also a Mp3 player with 8 GB of internal memory for storing music and up to 64 audio messages recorded via the desktop software provided with the device. Specifically dedicated to professional sport training, the VR1 allows to precisely record workout sessions with encouragement audio messages and music. It is basically a virtual replacement for  your personal trainer.

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I am quite sure that many of us out there do take our music very seriously, and our respective smartphones have already been turned into a portable media player to boot, playlists, an eclectic mix of songs – the works, basically. Well, one thing about listening to music is, it can be pretty irritating to blast it over your smartphone speakers when you are in a crowd, especially when your choice of music might not be suitable for those around you. This is where a pair of headphones or earbuds come in, and there are so many to choose from in the market. Just where do you start? Well, I am sure that it is easy to break things down to two – wireless or not, and if you chose the former, then you can check out the Motorola S11-FLEX HD wireless stereo headphones.

The Motorola S11-FLEX HD wireless stereo headphones does look like a stunning piece of work, where it offers a flexible fit as well as rock solid audio performance. After all, there are five adjustment points to this puppy in order to create an extremely customized fit, but Dumbo will still have to sit this one out. The S-11 FLEX HD was specially designed to remain snugly in place even when you are involved in the most rigorous of workouts, sweat and all.

Motorola claims that their S11-FLEX HD is truly a unique device, one-of-its-kind, boasting a flexible outer band, an adjustable inner band, and telescoping and rotating ear pieces that enable you to adjust your headphones in order for them to feel lightweight, balanced and ready for even the most intense workouts. Not only that, there are also protective seals and moisture-repelling mesh so that your buckets of sweat stay out even as you enjoy tubthumping music during your workout. It also comes with a range of 150 feet when streaming music, which is definitely cool for those who do not want to be tethered and grapple with the issue of messy, tangled cables.

There are dedicated music and volume controls for easy adjustments, multiple ear cushion models, a quick-charge feature that lets you get a full hour of playback time on just five minutes of charging.

Those who are interested in picking this puppy up will be able to do so from October 28th onwards from online as well as brick-and-mortar stores for $129.99 a pop.

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