
Swedish headphone maker Jays has updated its a-Jays One earphones. The new One+ model maintains the same basic design, but adds a single-button inline remote and microphone that enables users to switch between music and phone calls when the earphones are connected to smartphones. The remote/mic combo is compatible with a wide range of platforms, […]

Vers took its wood-enclosed, in-ear headphones upmarket through the 7E Its design has a smaller 8mm driver in each ear than the 1E but have newly optimized acoustic chambers and drivers to improve bass response. The core performance is similar on paper with a low 18Hz frequency floor (up to 20kHz) and a relatively good […]

Polk Audio has launched a national campaign for its new line of performance-designed UltraFit headphones aimed at users involved in sports or active lifestyles. Featuring contrast-colored tangle free cords, water-resistant materials and athletics-specific design — along with its reputation for high-quality audio — the UltraFit line offers sports headphones that will stand up to the […]

Klipsch has announced its first earphones designed specifically for Android devices. The new Image S4A earphones are compatible with all Android devices running Android 2.1 (Eclair) or later. The earphones include an in-line remote that gives users push-button control for music and calls, while it also comes with a companion app. The free companion app, […]

Of the five new models added to Harman’s AKG K300 series of lightweight headphones intended for smartphones and other mobile devices, four of them feature iPhone-compatible in-line microphones so users can place or receive calls as well as control volume, play/pause and skip using the buttons on the cord. The models all feature above-average frequency […]

A newly formed company, SOL Republic, has brought out its first two products in the form of on-ear and in-ear headphones. SOL, which stands for The Soundtrack Of Life, is starting off with the Tracks headphones, which are said to be the first interchangeable on-ear headphones. They have swappable headbands, speakers and cables, all available […]

Beats by Dr. Dre, owned by Monster, has just announced the released the Heartbeats by Lady Gaga in-ear headphones. They replace the original product of the same name, and thus carry the 2.0 moniker. The design was inspired by leather and studs and is compatible with iPhones and iPods to control music and make calls. […]

Bowers & Wilkins has entered a new market segment on mondy by launching the C5. The in-ear headphones are tailored to runners with a new ‘secure loop’ that should keep the buds in an ideal position rather than gradually slip out. Even the weighting, made of tungsten, is designed to keep the design comfortable by […]

Consumer Electronics Association Lineshow Conference in New York, Monster unveiled three new headsets targeting distinct listening groups. Two, the iSport Immersion and the Gratitude, come in the in-ear form factor. The third, the Game T1 Championship, is a full over the ear offering. The iSport Immersion is designed for the athlete. It’s sweat-proof and even […]

Etymotic has announced its latest noise-isolating headset, the mc2. The earphones are compatible with BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile and iOS devices that use a 3.5 mm/ 4-conductor stereo phone plug. The mc2 features the same chamber design for improved dynamics as its iOS-only mc3 headset, moving-coil, high-output 8mm neodymium magnet drivers, an omnidirectional microphone, and […]