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Audio powerhouse Sennheiser and sporting good manufacturer Adidas are extending their joint headphone line with the addition of the CX 680i Sports ($129.95; shown here), OMX 680i Sports ($89.95), and PMX 680i Sports ($89.95) headphones. All three have been designed for use with the iPhone, combining great sound with a hands-free design. They offer a remote and microphone built into the cable, so that you can switch between music and calls with just a push. The CX 680i has an ear-canal design, the OMX 680i an ear-clip design, the PMX 680i a neckband design, and the original MX 680 an earbud design.

All four models in the Sennheiser/Adidas line are equipped with Sennheiser’s moisture protection system. This not only protects them from sweat and rain, but also allows them to be rinsed under the tap for easy cleaning.

The Discover DJ from ION Audio is a portable digital DJ controller that connects to your PC via USB, and along with the included Cross DJ software from MixVibes, allows you to load your own music, beatmatch it, blend your own mixes, add scratch effects, and record the whole thing to share with friends or play back at parties later. The Discover DJ isn’t a professional device; meaning you won’t see it in the DJ booth at your favorite club, but you may see it in your favorite house party or amateur DJ’s setup at home.

The Discover DJ is clearly aimed at those DJs who are more comfortable recording mixes at home and doing live sets for their friends at a house party than a DJ that’s going to take their gear with them to a club or a large event. That doesn’t make it bad or lacking however, the features you get for the price you pay for the Discover DJ make it a great buy for at-home DJs looking for good bang for their buck. That doesn’t mean it’s without issues though, as we’ll see behind the jump.

Ultrasone is announcing the release of its first open back special edition headphone, and the deco styling makes this a really great-looking pair. Called the Edition 10, they offer Zebrano wood ear cup inlays, Ethiopian sheepskin leather ear cup pads, titanium-plated drivers, and Kevlar-coated cables.

The Edition 10 is the result of years of research at Ultrasone. The ear cups, for example, feature an original design inspired by natural forms. They offer a high level of air permeability through the grills and have a high torsion strength and extremely low resonance.

Each pair comes with a hand-crafted Zebrano wood stand and its own wooden box. Only 2010 pair will be produced. If you want one, it’ll cost you $2,749. Look for them in high-end audio shops.

Good news for lovers of giant colorful headphones: iFrogz has just released two models that are perfect for you. Bad news for lovers of giant colorful headphones: how will you ever decide?

The Mogul (shown) comes in three color combinations (the other two aren’t so vibrant) and lists for $69.99. Besides styling that wouldn’t have looked out of place in the ’80s, it offers 50mm speaker drivers, deep bass, and smooth, undistorted highs. The padded band and thick cushions are meant for all-day comfort, while the Mogul can fold up small for easy storage.

The Ronin also comes in three color combinations, one of which is seriously eye-catching (and a little dizzying). It’s the bargain-priced model at $49.99. You’ll get similar specs as the Mogul offers, but the design doesn’t look quite as high-end. 

You know what today’s headphones are missing? If you said “titanium,” you’re in for a treat. If you also said “a bullet-like shape,” then today is your lucky day, friend. Muntio is offering up earbuds that fit both of those long awaited features.

The SITi: Nine Millimeter Earphones (see? Even their name is bullet-like) go on sale today. The bullety headphones are created from copper alloy, coated in titanium, and feature a rare earth neodymium 9mm driver. They also feature the company’s space bar-free BassEnhancingChamber and AccousticSoundFlowSystem.

Noise isolation comes courtesy of the SiliconeHollowPoints–again with the bullet talk. The standard bullets run $159. if you’re feeling extra ritzy, you can pick up an 18 karat gold version for $25.