Posts Tagged headphones
Control4 rolls out dedicated in-wall touch screens
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 11th, 2010
Heard of Control4 before? Well, the company is now a leader in affordable IP-based control and entertainment systems, where they have recently announced a new generation of dedicated in-wall touch screens. We’re talking about the Control4 InfinityEdge Touch Screens here, where it will be available in 5” and 7” sizes while boasting edge-to-edge capacitive glass and a low profile design. The 5” and 7” models will retail for $599 and $899, respectively, where both the InfinityEdge Touch Screens will also offer intercom capability that is optional, where it will cost another $499 for a license.
One of the reasons to introduce the InfinityEdge Touch Screens would be to deliver affordable home control solutions which enables home owners to access their Control4 system from just about every room in the house. We aren’t talking about a castle or mansion here though, so bear in mind that an average sized house or apartment is the median that we’re referring to. Having said that, Control4 InfinityEdge Touch Screens will deliver intuitive, fingertip control of lights, music, climate, entertainment and security systems. Thanks to edge-to-edge capacitive glass, they deliver the full functionality of Control4 OS 2.0, which includes a new flash-based user interface and the ability to access and extend Control4 system capabilities with apps from the 4Store Application Marketplace. If you decided to go for the whole works and get the intercom capability as well, it lets you monitor rooms, communicate between rooms, or to broadcast messages to multiple InfinityEdge touch screens under the same roof.
You will be able to opt between AC power or Power Over Ethernet (PoE) to keep the screens juiced up, but the latter is more environmentally friendly. Apart from that, you also have a choice of wired or Wi-Fi connectivity options and four programmable buttons which will cater for customized commands, making the InfinityEdge Touch Screens a whole lot more flexible. Since both the 5” and 7” models share the same back-box, it lets you change to a different model at any time you like.
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Razer Orca gaming and music headphones set to make a splash
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 11th, 2010
Hmmm, Razer now concentrates on animals that spend a whole lot of time under the water, with their latest release being the Razer Orca gaming and music headphones. Mention Orca and many of us will probably think of killer whales, who are majestic mammals in their own right but have been hunted much over the years. Perhaps the qualities of this fine creature have so enamored the folks over at Razer that they decided to name their latest gaming peripheral the Razer Orca. As with many other peripherals from Razer to date, the Orca will not only feature a style which is ahead of its time, it will also deliver a comfortable ergonomic design alongside quality sound and an ultra sleek look. To keep in step with most of Razer’s products, the Orca sports a distinct, venomous green color.
Just who is the target market for the Razer Orca? It intends to bring together both the music enthusiast and the hardcore gamer, where it is able to make the transition from a gaming setup to the subway, letting you enjoy great audio regardless of whether you’re busy trying to complete the later levels of Starcraft II or just chilling out to your favorite tunes on your iPod. The Razer Orca will come with a plug and switch cable, offering a quick and convenient solution for seamlessly switching between gaming and listening to music.
If you want to enjoy music on-the-go, the Razer Orca would do well with its shorter, standard braided cable, but whenever you want to kick some Zerg ass, then it is time for the braided 2 meter extension cable to make an appearance. Enhanced drivers have been included to optimize both in game action and the thumping bass of your favorite artists, making it the ideal dual-purpose solution for gamers and music lovers alike. Some of you out there might be turned off by its tardy color scheme though, but we think most people wouldn’t mind bringing home the $59.99 Orca if they could afford it. For our friends living across the pond, it will retail for €59.99 as well, so picking one up Stateside if you live in Europe might make more financial sense.
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Sony aims to PIIQ your interest in new headphones
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on June 4th, 2010
With the host of portable media players hitting the market these days, it makes perfect sense to have a good pair of headphones to go along with your device – after all, there is no point enjoying lossless compressed files if you have a pair of stock headphones to go along with your listening experience, eh? Sony’s latest PIIQ headphones might not be able to satisfy all of the audiophiles out there, but it ought to be able to do more than enough to rise out from the mediocre product range and offer something different, if not colorful. The PIIQ headphones will drawfrom the collective experience of artists, skaters, street culture and all-around limit-pushers when it came to the creation of such high-concept headphones, offering sound that is ready for the ride. To know more about all five distinctive styles as well as different design variations, why not check out the extended post where more information is available in greater detail?
- Marqii – ($99.99) Build quality. Cush feel. Supreme sound. Slider stay-power—inspired by snowboard lock, fasten it tight to fit your crown. Flat detachable cord to prevent tangle and quick unplug.
- Giiq – ($49.99) Hi-Fi without the heft. Flex motion cups and slick-skinned cord doesn’t crimp your style. Neodymium, the strongest permanent magnet known to humankind, delivers a crystal clear, robust sound.
- Triqii – ($29.99) Wears like a favorite deck or pair. Scar-resist skin stays neat through thick and thin. With big bass boost and super sound clarity.
- Qlasp – ($24.99) Lobe linger is a good thing. Crystal clear, in-ear sound. Clips on and hangs tough through all your tricks, flips and whatever.
- Exhale – ($14.99) Big beat bluster in a bud body with a secret, sound-boosting motif. Only the masq knows…
For those who are interested, the PIIQ can be purchased from this particular website, but it will also open up for sales at authorized retailers nationwide sometime down the road. For those who are rocking to an iPod or iPhone of sorts, then you can always check out a pair of these puppies to make sure that they go down well with your iPod case or jacket.
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Diddybeats headphones now available in various colors
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on May 31st, 2010
Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre have come together to bring the Diddybeats pair of headphones Stateside, where it will come in a trio of colors, where they are black, white and pink. Available exclusively at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores, each pair will retail for a pretty pricey $179.95 (relatively speaking, of course) compared to other regular headphones, but you can be sure that with such names behind the hardware, your portable music listening experience will be much better off. Needless to say, this is the latest addition to the hugely popular Beats by Dr. Dre headphone family from Monster, and from the name itself, you can tell that Diddybeats were created in conjunction with music entrepreneur and fashion icon Sean “Diddy” Combs.
In fact, to sweeten the deal, each purchase of the Diddybeats will net you a “ticket” with an online promotional code which allows one to receive a free track download of the hit single “Hello Good Morning” from Diddy-Dirty Money’s upcoming album Last Train to Paris. You will be among the first to enjoy this song, considering the album itself is scheduled for release on June 28 from Bad Boy Records and Interscope Records. Those who enter their special code can get the free download here. http://diddybeats.com/track/default.aspx.
Diddybeats will feature advanced audio technologies which break new ground for in-ear headphone performance, where you will benefit from a combination of the deepest bass tones with the clarity of high frequency production, ensuring that they are the ideal pair for use with all types of music, regardless of whether you are rooting for the hip-hop genre or prefer to rock it out, or even enjoy more mellow jazz and classical tunes. The remarkable sonic performance is made possible courtesy of the use of new materials and innovative patent pending designs, letting users to enjoy details in their music which they may never had heard before. Of course, a lot of it also depends on bitrate quality, so lossless files would do best.
You’ll also up your style ante with the Diddybeats since they come in an exclusive Sean John-inspired travel case not to mention an assortment of eartips to ensure maximum comfort and fit for every wearer. With a flat flat cable design that integrates into the overall look and feel of the headphones, tangles are a thing of the past with this pair. Any takers?
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V-MODA announces Crossfade LP headphones
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on May 28th, 2010
Mention V-MODA and you know that you will have an amalgamation of quality and great design in a single device. The Crossfade LP headphones from V-MODA certainly doesn’t disappoint in either aspect, where it is touted to be the “world’s most fashion-forward headphone”. Taking a good four years to develop in tandem with the world’s top musicians, producers and DJs, the Crossfade LP is capable of delivering epic sound with a distinct design that is composed of the most luxurious materials and ultra lightweight metals. Meant to be the ultimate multi-purpose headphone, the Crossfade LP is equally at home whether you are in the spotlight on a stage, on the go during rush hour or sweating it out at the gym.
The Crossfade LP will come with revolutionary patent-pending 50mm Dual-Diaphragm High-Definition Drivers that are capable of delivering multiple driver sound with the efficiency of a single driver. What do you get? How about deep vibrant bass for starters, followed by exquisite organic mid-range and crystal clarity on portable devices without having to throw in more batteries to weigh the whole thing down? This is made possible thanks to the driver’s unique diaphragm which is constructed of a harder inner ring, helping you achieve an extended high range and a softer outer ring for deep lows, resulting in an unprecedented sound. There are supple memory foam ear cushions to help isolate noise and immerse you into your own world of audio nirvana.
Among the other accessories that come with the Crossfade LP are :-
- Two detachable Kevlar-reinforced cables with 24k gold-plated 45 degree plugs
- One 3.5mm audio fabric cable for universal audio device compatibility
- One 3.5mm fabric cable with three-button remote control and microphone for use with the latest iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPod and MacBook
- One 1/4″ adapter for DJ and pro audio system connectivity
- Distinctive exoskeleton carrying case with V-STRAP storage system, ensuring headphones are protected in style
- One-year V-MODA premier warranty
- Replay Replacement Program – 50 percent off lifetime discount to replace consumer-damaged headphones
How much do you expect to fork out for such a puppy? It is going for $249.99 via Apple’s retail stores, the Apple Store and online at shop.vmoda.com.
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V-MODA offers new Remix Audio in-ear headphones
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on May 20th, 2010
V-MODA wants to make you look good with the new Remix Audio in-ear headphones that will boast unrivaled audio performance without sacrificing or compromising on style. This pair was developed by V-MODA’s meticulous acoustics and engineering team, making sure the Remix Audio will be a completely redesigned version of the company’s original in-ear headphones from the ground up, helping create an enhanced listening experience and dynamics of today’s music. It was meant to not only help the wearer be on the cutting edge of stylish technology, but will also offer ultimate durability, unparalleled audio clarity and absolute affordability in a single package, with the Remix Audio once again being a testament to V-MODA’s passionate dedication to the development of sound and precise construction for even the most discerning listener. Let’s have a closer look at its technical specifications right after the jump.
First off, you get a remastered driver to start off with, not to mention redesigned soft silicone fittings that were specially developed to enhance ergonomic and audio performance regardless of your ear size. Consumers can also enjoy a unique and distinct listening experience thanks to the perfect balance of punchy bass and high-definition audio clarity. With an all-metal construction and Kevlar-reinforced cables, there is evidence from the get go concerning V-MODA’s commitment to quality, not to mention the inclusion of a two-year premier warranty and V-MODA’s Replay Replacement Program that offers half price off its lifetime headphone replacement guarantee.
Among the features found in the V-MODA Remix Audio include a newly tuned 9mm V-MASQUE neodymium dynamic driver which creates the absolute in clarity and the perfect balance in sound, with the addition of a BEAT-PORT air flow system that will deliver a high-definition soundstage, making you feel as though your were experiencing a live music experience right there and then. Not only that, V-MODA’s revered BLISS (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone) noise-isolating technology will help reduce outside noise and enable deep punchy bass that makes your old MP3 files sound all the better. V-MODA will be offering the Remix Audio for $79.99 a pop, where it will come in Rouge, Blush and Gunmetal colors.
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NTT Docomo shows off “Eye-Controlled Earphones” at CTIA 2010
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on March 25th, 2010
Now this is why I go to conferences like CTIA 2010, to see a man control headphones with his eyes.
Yes, it is true, and it was on display at the NTT Docomo booth. Here is how it works. Apparently, it can detect eye movement by electrodes. Eyeballs have electric potential positive at the cones, and its negative at the retina. When the eyes are looking forward, they both carry a neutral charge. When one looks left, the left side carries a positive charge and the right side is a negative. When one looks right, the charges on the sides of the face switch to the right side being positive and the left side being negative.
The charge around the eye changes with the eye movement, and this signal is captured by an electrode called an electroculogram (EOG). So, moving your eyes quickly from right to left is like pushing play or pause. Two quick shifts to the right is advance track forward, and shifting your eyes around in a circle will adjust the volume.
If you are thinking that I am joking with this report, I am not. Those two diagrams to the left of the man standing in the photo is my source material. If it’s lying, then I am, but I’m just repeating what I saw.
Are we looking at age when the controls for headphones will be on our eyes? I’m just going to leave it at that.
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ASTRO Gaming A30 Cross-Gaming Headset
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on March 17th, 2010
ASTRO Gaming has come up with their A30 Cross-Gaming Headset which will offer professional-grade experience for cross-gaming platforms when it comes to an audio solution, targeting gamers who are on-the-go. The ASTRO A30 Cross-Gaming Headset will come with a lightweight street-smart design, and don’t be fooled by its looks – it can deliver tournament-level audio quality and crystal-clear voice communication across a whole range of digital entertainment devices such as gaming consoles, PCs and mobile devices. You can make your purchase directly online via their website, but apart from that we’re sure that you can also do so in good retail stores near you.
The ASTRO Gaming A30 Cross-Gaming Headset shares plenty of DNA from their tournament-proven A40 pro gaming headset, and when coupled with their very own superior audio and voice communication technologies into a much smaller and compact form factor, it ends up as a lifestyle driven product. Imagine using it for a broad range of uses, including gaming when you’re on the road, switching over to your iPhone later on if you want to enjoy music via it. In a sense, it is the first audio equipment that was specially designed to move freely between mobile, console and PC gaming platforms, although a regular headset out there can do so but those lack the audio savvy of the A30. At least you don’t have to look like a dork wearing it, eh?
Among the features found on the ASTRO A30 include a Dual Mic System, where the removable boom mic offers perfect voice communication for tournament or home play, followed by the in-line mic allows for on-the-go phone conversations. Interchangeable Speaker Tags makes it easy to create a special look for teams, clans, guilds or even if you want to express yourself to the masses. Available in black and white colorways, the ASTRO Gaming A30 Cross-Gaming Headset is going for $149.95.
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ASTRO Gaming A30 Cross-Gaming Headset
Posted by admin in Games Gadgets on March 17th, 2010
ASTRO Gaming has come up with their A30 Cross-Gaming Headset which will offer professional-grade experience for cross-gaming platforms when it comes to an audio solution, targeting gamers who are on-the-go. The ASTRO A30 Cross-Gaming Headset will come with a lightweight street-smart design, and don’t be fooled by its looks – it can deliver tournament-level audio quality and crystal-clear voice communication across a whole range of digital entertainment devices such as gaming consoles, PCs and mobile devices. You can make your purchase directly online via their website, but apart from that we’re sure that you can also do so in good retail stores near you.
The ASTRO Gaming A30 Cross-Gaming Headset shares plenty of DNA from their tournament-proven A40 pro gaming headset, and when coupled with their very own superior audio and voice communication technologies into a much smaller and compact form factor, it ends up as a lifestyle driven product. Imagine using it for a broad range of uses, including gaming when you’re on the road, switching over to your iPhone later on if you want to enjoy music via it. In a sense, it is the first audio equipment that was specially designed to move freely between mobile, console and PC gaming platforms, although a regular headset out there can do so but those lack the audio savvy of the A30. At least you don’t have to look like a dork wearing it, eh?
Among the features found on the ASTRO A30 include a Dual Mic System, where the removable boom mic offers perfect voice communication for tournament or home play, followed by the in-line mic allows for on-the-go phone conversations. Interchangeable Speaker Tags makes it easy to create a special look for teams, clans, guilds or even if you want to express yourself to the masses. Available in black and white colorways, the ASTRO Gaming A30 Cross-Gaming Headset is going for $149.95.
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V-MODA rolls out Remix Remote headphones
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on February 28th, 2010
Headphones are a very personal thing, and depending on the type of person you are, you might choose something discrete while others prefer something much more flashy. Well, V-MODA has recently rolled out its Remix Remote, a fashion-forward in-ear headphone that boasts unrivaled audio performance partnered with an integrated three-button remote. This was developed via V-MODA’s meticulous acoustics and engineering team, making the Remix Remote a completely redesigned version of the company’s original in-ear headphones, where its main focus is to create an enhanced listening experience and dynamics of today’s music while making sure it also performs gangbusters on the iPhone, iPod and Mac notebooks.
Don’t be mistaken – despite its relatively small size, the Remix Remote was designed for ultimate durability, unparalleled audio clarity and absolute affordability, making it a testament to V-MODA’s capability when it comes to sound development and precise construction for even the most discerning listener. You will find a remastered driver within as well as a redesigned soft silicone fittings that were specially developed to enhance ergonomic and audio performance. With perfect balance of punchy bass and high-definition audio clarity, your collection of MP3s will never sound the same again. As for the remote and high fidelity microphone, this enables one to experience hands-free access when it comes to answering calls as well as controlling one’s audio library. Made from an all-metal construction with Kevlar-reinforced cables, each purchase of the Remix Remote comes with a two-year premium warranty and V-MODA’s “No Questions Asked” 50 percent off lifetime headphone replacement guarantee.
It is interesting to note that the Remix Remote comes with an easy-to-use integrated three-button remote control which will play nice with the iPhone 3GS, the second generation iPod touch, fourth and fifth generation iPod nano, third generation iPod shuffle, the 120GB and 160GB iPod classic, MacBook (unibody) and MacBook Pro (unibody). Expect to pick up V-MODA’s Remix Remote for $99.99 a pop.
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