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Sep 28
a-JAYS One+ earbuds bring in-line remote, Swedish flair to your smartphone experience
Posted in: Android, headphones, mobilepostcross, Today's Chili
JAYS has been dishing out slick looking audio gear for years, but before now it only offered models with inline remotes compatible with iDevices. Good thing the new a-JAYS One+ has arrived to bring some fashion forward ‘phones to a bevy of handsets and give Klipsch some competition. The One+ still has tangle-free flat cables, sleek looks, and the matte-black finish you know and love, but it can now control devices from HTC, Samsung, BlackBerry and LG with its one-button inline remote. This is truly an egalitarian set of earbuds, as it works whether your phone’s running iOS, Windows Mobile, or Android. Plus, there’s a free JAYS Headset Control Android app that brings voice, volume and track controls to your little green bot. It’ll be available sometime in Q4 of this year for $50, so get ready for its arrival.
a-JAYS One+ earbuds bring in-line remote, Swedish flair to your smartphone experience originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 26
Incase Sonic Headphones Lightning Review: Super Stylish, Surprisingly Solid
Posted in: headphones, review, Today's Chili, top
Incase makes…headphones? Yep. The iPhone case maker and all around Apple accessory extraordinaire is dipping their toe into audio and like all the gear you’ve come to expect from Incase, the detail and build quality is awesome. But what about the sound? More »
Sep 18
Sony releases XBA balanced armature headphones, eleven times over
Posted in: earphones, expensive, headphones, sony, Today's Chili
This dizzying array might seem like overkill, but Sony’s premium “Experience Balanced Armature” (XBA) ‘phones are carefully targeted at different price points and types of listener. You’ve got the entry-level XBA-1 containing a single full-range driver. Add a woofer for bigger bass and you get the XBA-2. The XBA-3 also squeezes in a tweeter for high-freq perkiness, while the XBA-4 rounds it all off with a super woofer. Each pair also has a smartphone twin with inline controls, denoted by the iP suffix. Finally, there’s a trio of single-driver specialists: the noise-cancelling XBA-NC85D, the sporty XBA-S65 with basic waterproofing for sweat and rain, plus the Bluetooth XBA-BT75. It’s unclear when these will hit our hemisphere, but we’re looking at a November release in Hong Kong and Taiwan with prices ranging from 3,000 to 14,000TWD ($100 to $475) depending on the model. Need more detail? We have product pics and info slides below courtesy of our bros at Engadget Chinese.
Gallery: Sony XBA headphones
Gallery: Sony XBA headphones info slides
Sony releases XBA balanced armature headphones, eleven times over originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 14
HTC Sensation XE gets official, packing 1.5GHz dual-core CPU and Beats Audio
Posted in: Android, audio, dual-core, headphones, HTC, htc sense, HtcSense, mobilepostcross, Music, processor, smartphone, sound, Today's Chili, touchscreen
The rumors can be laid to rest, because HTC has officially announced its Sensation XE handset, replete with some upgraded specs and Beats Audio. Powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, this Android device features a 4.3-inch touchscreen with qHD (540 X 960) resolution and boasts a larger 1730mAh battery that promises prolonged run times. As the first smartphone produced under HTC’s partnership with Beats Audio, this special edition Sensation also ships with a special pair of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, along with an 8GB or 16GB microSD card and remote control that allows users to flip through tracks of take calls without ever reaching inside their pockets. Once these headphones are plugged in, the phone will automatically activate a Beats-optimized sound profile that, according to HTC, will deliver fuller bass, sharper vocals and broader range. The Sensation XE is slated to launch in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East sometime this month, though price and a possible North America launch date remain unclear. Scurry past the break for more details in the full press release, along with an extra shot of Dre’s in-ear headphones.
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HTC Sensation XE gets official, packing 1.5GHz dual-core CPU and Beats Audio originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 10
Ecko Zip earbuds pump tunes through a functioning zipper, let you drop your fly in public
Posted in: audio, earbuds, headphones, Today's Chili
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.
Ecko Zip earbuds pump tunes through a functioning zipper, let you drop your fly in public originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 09
Bose BT2 Bluetooth headset cruises through the FCC, unsurprisingly mum on specifications
Posted in: audio, bluetooth, earbuds, earphones, headphones, mobilepostcross, Today's Chili
We’re surmising that Bose has at least one other thing on the docket for its September 15th press event, but for those who still think Bluetooth headsets are must-have accessories… well, this guy ought to be hitting store shelves soon. The BT2 just passed through the FCC’s database, showcasing a left ear placement and letting us know that it’ll be “powered by a rechargeable, non-replaceable lithium-ion polymer battery.” We’re guessing it’ll be priced accordingly (read: incomprehensibly out of reach for most), and will have precisely zero specifications printed on the box. But hey — would you really expect anything else? Stay tuned.
Bose BT2 Bluetooth headset cruises through the FCC, unsurprisingly mum on specifications originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 08
NuForce’s Icon iDo amp improves iPod sound, costs more than a Classic
Posted in: audio, headphones, ipad, iPhone, ipod, ipod touch, IpodTouch, minipost, Music, PMP, sound, Today's Chili
Ever feel the temptation to run your iDevice straight into a set of 250-ohm Beyerdynamic or Sennheiser cans? You could, but the resulting sound would hardly rock you. Thankfully, NuForce’s colorful Icon iDo is ready to assist in your iAudiophile needs for only $250. This headphone amp — supporting sampling rates up to 48kHz, 24-bits of resolution and a 10-20kHz frequency — cables into your iPod’s 30-pin connector to bypass the digital audio converter and uses its own to amp up the quality of your audio. The iDo promises to drive headphones all the way up to 300-ohms with 12mW of power via its 3.5 jack, and it’s also sporting digital / analog RCAs if you want to share the love with some speakers. You’ll be at the whim of wall outlets as plug-in power is required for operation, but at least its built IR receiver will let you remote control your playlists from afar. It’s available today if you’re finding your HiFi bugged piqued, and a backside shot with PR is just past the break.
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NuForce’s Icon iDo amp improves iPod sound, costs more than a Classic originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 07
Sony launches party pack of noise-cancelling headphones, your personal discotheque awaits
Posted in: Android, audio, BlackBerry, earbuds, headphones, iPhone, Music, nokia, sony, Sony Ericsson, SonyEricsson, Today's Chili
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.
Sony launches party pack of noise-cancelling headphones, your personal discotheque awaits originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep 07
Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones Lightning Review: Massive Sound, Tiny Buds
Posted in: audio, earbuds, headphones, review, Today's Chili, top
Do you like to do things and listen to music while you’re doing them? Me too! We have so much in common! Maybe you should try these C5 in-ear headphones from Bowers & Wilkins. They’re great for listening while doing. More »
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