The Arriva Leo Bluetooth headset might look familiar to you as we reviewed their Shuffle headphones a few years ago. They have bendable wire cables that allow you to completely customize the fit to your noggin. The Leo is a 2.1 + EDR Bluetooth headset that is rechargeable and a features a built in microphone and [...]
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What keeps you entertained when you hit the gym? I’m sure most of your answers would be a mp3 player or flirting with that gorgeous guy/girl next to you. But let’s stick with audio for this review. Wearing headphones when working out is very common these days. But the main problem is that most headphones [...]
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It’s always fun to sample a “budget” product from a high-end company. Ultrasone is a famous maker of very good headphones and one unbelievably priced and sounding model, the Edition 8. It is considered one of the very best headphones available at any price. But I’m not testing that one (darn!). Instead, I have been [...]
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Urbanears is a company known for highly fashionable, yet affordable headphones and earphones geared for a younger, more tech-fashion crowd. One look at their products and you can tell these guys have a design esthetic that exhibits clean, almost austere lines. The Urbanears catalog photos are practically art pieces unto themselves. I think they’re beautiful. [...]
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You see a lot of people going about their work or leisure activities wearing earbuds or headphones. Listening to music constantly is great, except when it interferes with your ability to do your job or to drive, bicycle, or run or play sports safely. Sometimes you have to be able to hear a coworker, the [...]
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Koss recently released a new set of headphones, the KEB40′s, into the affordable segment of the market. These small, metal, capsule-shaped headphones promise high-fidelity sound and long-lasting quality, but retail for under $30. How do they shape up? Read on for more…
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Marshall, a company known for their rocking guitar amps for the last 50 years, will soon start offering headphones. There isn’t much information available yet, but we do know that they will launch on November 15th. I wonder if they go to 11?
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Urbanears wants to save the world from being subjected to drab headphones. They are taking a seasonal fashion approach to the headphone / earphone colors that they are offering. Their latest Fall/Winter collection includes seven new colors for their Plattan headphones: Grass (green), Aubergine (purple), Mocca (brown), Cerise (pink), and Pool (aqua). Two more colors: [...]
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If you are bored with the look of your current pair of earbuds, how about a pair of titanium buds that look like bullets? MUNITIO has announced the availability of their SITi line of nine millimeter earphones. These earphones are individually machined from a solid piece of high density copper alloy, coated in Titanium and [...]
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The first thought I had when I saw these was, “SkullCandy?” The thinksound ts02+mic headphones look very, very identical to the skullcandy pair that I have been using. But are they really similar? “thinksound™ began with a simple goal; to create incredible sounding headphones with the smallest eco-footprint possible. Our headphones are made with real [...]
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In a world with audio electronics from MP3 players to laptops to iPods to cellphones, a common denominator among them are headphones. Without a good pair of headphones, listening to these devices would just be dull. Able Planet’s Extreme Green Plaid (XNC230G) is the green version of their foldable noise cancellation headphones. They also come [...]
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I decided I need to get in shape. What does a Gadgeteer do when he wants to get into shape? He (or at least me) looks for a technological solution. Since I already own a 3rd generation Nano, I decided to give the Nike + iPod kit a spin. This left me with four needs. [...]
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It’s August here in Indiana, so that means 90+ degree weather, high humidity and heat advisories. Not exactly the type of weather for a hat. But hey, it won’t be long before the frost will be on the pumpkin here and elsewhere. Be ready with the Headphone Beanie from Convenient Gadgets and Gifts. It’s a [...]
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The JayBird Sportsband headphone may look retro, but don’t let the 80′s style fool you. These are Bluetooth headphones with apt-X audio feature that provides CD quality sound. Priced at just $99, they come in nine color schemes: limonade green, sonic blue, orange crush, runner’s red, toffee-apple red, midnight black, polar blue, powder-puff pink, snow [...]
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Today Sony announced their new PIIQ headphone / earbud line. This new line of PIIQ headphones has been inspired by artists, skaters and street culture to represent creativity and encourage self-expression for the young adult market. They are available now at Sony Style retail stores and other authorized dealers nationwide and range from $15 to [...]
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Manufacturer installed vehicle DVD systems are a terrific option to entertain the little ones, especially on those long road trips that often occur in the warm weather months of spring and summer. A common accessory of these systems are wireless headphones. No wires to get tangled and irritate the kids. I have reviewed the Kidz [...]
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