For the audiophiles, here is something to wish for. As the Christmas season approaches, provide them something useful for their listening needs with a choice of V-Moda headphones which offer a sleek hands-free music experience. They carry a signature sound filled with deep bass and smooth mids with Noise-isolating BLISS (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone) technology that should deliver quality audio. Among the potential V-Moda headphones you can consider include:

• Vibe II ($119.99)
• Vibe Duo ($79.99)
• Vibe ($59.00)
• Faze ($49.99)

These V-Moda headphones can be purchased from Apple retail stores.

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This may well mark the first time that I’ve ever even heard of an MP5 player.  And this means something, because anyone who’s been here for a while knows I’m scouring the net hunting up newsy bits on a weekdaily basis.

But I’m reading about the Yinlips YDP800, which promises to be the first MP5 player with its own internal projector. Here’s the salient I got from the source:

On paper it can project up to 12 lumens, play 64-bit games and supports NES, GBA, GB, GBC, SMC, SFC emulation. Weighing in at just 300g, it also sports a 3.5-inch LCD display, infrared remote, and support for 16GB microSD cards.

Twelve lumens isn’t anything big and fancy, no mistake there, but considering that you can take it anywhere and the thing likely runs on batteries?  Now that’s no small feat.

Price and release data are still up in the air, but from what I can tell it’s an “on the order of soon” sort of affair, so look for the projector you can take anywhere coming soon.

Skullcandy unveils new premium headphones in new lowrider colors and a Paul Frank collaboration that should be great as a gift item for the coming Holidays. These new Skullcandy headphones are first-ever Skullcandy designs that should deliver perfect sound quality together with the colorful design and themes which should inject some fun into Christmas music listening. They are now available nationwide at leading retailers and further information can be viewed at the Skullcandy website.

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Creative unveils a neat new headset made for gaming but it can surely be something worth using for other listening endeavors. The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset boasts of noise-suppression technology and Sound Blaster X-F audio technology which should churn in those high quality audio when plugged into your desktop or laptop. It comes in a sleek white design and carries an ergonomic and plush ear cups which should be a great complement for your listening needs.

The Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset retails for $79.99 and is now available in leading retail stores such as Amazon or via Creative.com.

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Audio Technica recently added a new member to its headphones, the ATH-WS70, specially designed with solid bass feature. This new and improved set of headphones comes with a much bigger unit drive of 40mm and concentrates all its attention on providing the best bass possible with the best sound possible. Just plug it in to your music system or PC and enjoy true solid bass.

The Audio Techica ATH-WS70 has sound pressure of 100dB/mW on 10Hz to 25 kHz, 100mW (max) impedance with 47-ohm. Plus, the ATH-WS70 housing is unlike the W1000X made of aluminum. The price of this innovative headphone is not yet revealed by its manufacturer at this time.

Ultrasone AG, the well known German headphone manufacturer, is pleased to announce the release of its flagship HFI Series headphone, the HFI-2400, designed to satisfy the highest of listening demands. The HFI-2400 is an open backed headphone available in an eye-catching black and silver color.

To deliver three-dimensional sound, the HFI-2400 makes use of Ultrasone’s patented S-Logic™ technology. Besides, it comes with a removable three-meter long, straight cable with 6.3 millimeter gold-plated stereo plug, a velvet carrying bag and the Ultrasone demo CD. You can make use of the HFI-2400 headphone for listening to your favorite music while on the go, enjoyment at home or to make the most of the acoustical facilities of a computer game.

The new HFI-2400 Headphones from Ultrasone will be available by October/November 2009 from all Ultrasone retailers and distributors. It will be available for purchase at MSRP of $329.

Elecom Japan brings to us their new Sundries Contrast Foldable Headphones. Also known as the EHP-OH100 Series Headphones, they are available in Seven trendy colors. You can choose from Light Brown Black, Sky Blue, Orange, Lime Green, Rose Pink, and Purple. Enjoy high quality music while on the go or at home with the new EHP-OH100 series The stylish Headphones have a 1.2m cable and 30mm driver unit. They have 32 Ohms impedance and deliver 104db/mW output. You can get one of these here at ¥ 5,100 (57 USD approx).

Sometimes, the most amazing thing you can do with a home theater setup is to just make it as big as possible.  And for the home theater drive in, that’s exactly what they did.

Let’s get one thing perfectly clear right from the outset–this is a home theater setup writ so large that it uses an entire fifty eight hundred square foot house for a screen.  It is patently monstrous.  Though there aren’t a whole lot of details about the audio equipment–you know there has to be some serious speaker wattage pouring out to overcome that massive open air problem.  Either that or there’s headphones adjacent to every seat, which is a distinct possibility.

As fundamentally awesome as this setup is, on an operational level, I can’t imagine it working.  One, you could pretty much only use it at night.  Daylight sun would all but prevent the screen from being visible.  Two, any time it rains, you couldn’t use this theater because there appears to be no provision made for inclement weather.

It’s a sweet setup, make no mistake about it, but its limits must be observed and noted.

Audiophiles put a heavy premium on the sound quality that they can get out of their home theater setups and this includes the earphones or headphones that they use. And now, these new Monster Turbine Pro Headphones should give in to their demands. The Monster headphones were made to deliver the same level of quality that record engineers, performer and producers get from a studio setup on a bigger and wider range of monitor speakers.

The Monster Turbine Pro headphones will be available starting November in two designs: gold with black chrome and copper with bright chrome. They will retail for $299.95.

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The headline may well sound like so much overblown hyperbole, folks, but it’s true–according to a poll over at CNET, most people do NOT listen to music in their home theatres, but rather in one way or another on the go.

The current poll is nearly a three way tie between “on my iPod”, “on my computer”, or “in my car”, and each of them is leading “on my home theatre / stereo” by a factor of two to one.

I admit that it makes sense–when I’m putting my home theatre to work it’s not to play music, but rather to watch movies or TV.  Why use the incredible power of a home theatre setup on music, when fully half your system is unused?  I don’t need a projector and hundred inch screen to listen to Danny Kaye and the Andrews Sisters wail away on Civilization unless Fallout 3 is involved.  It’s a waste, and most people have probably latched onto this fact, which in turn drives the poll.

Audiophiles looking for reliable headphones for their audio entertainment needs can check out these new headphones released by JVC. The two new headphones are the JVC HP-S560 and HP-S360. Both headphones boast of 32O impedance and 112dB/1mw which are chiefly responsible for delivering superior audio quality.

The JVC headphones also feature the “Dual Protection Structure” which suppresses the unwanted resonances.

Both headphones will be available in Japan somewhere between September and November. Sadly, there is no word on how much they would cost and if they will be made available in other regions.

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For those who constantly demand for quality sound, the Sennheiser PXC 310 BT headphone will make a great travel companion. With these headphones you are sure to reach at your destination relaxed.

The Sennheiser PXC 310 BT has a metal-reinforced headband and comes integrated with volume and track control on the right earup for convenience and enhanced usability. The headphone comes equipped with NoiseGard 2.0 technology that provides up to 90% active noise cancellation. Other features of the Sennheiser PXC 310 BT include TalkThrough function, Bluetooth 2.1 wireless transmission, Neodymium magnets and Duofol diaphragms.

The latest Sennheiser PXC 310 BT is optimally designed for use with portable video and audio players and is ideal for connection to in-flight entertainment systems.

There has to be something about the audio quality that iHome projects that make them quite flexible for use. While we all know that headphones are best used for private and personal listening, rarely would you see the same headphones used as speakers to deliver the satisfactory audio quality we all demand.

But leave it to iHome to come out with a pair of headphones that can deliver the same audio quality. These are of course with reference to the iHMP5 Series which can practically be headphones and stereo speakers rolled into one. They can work with practically anything that has a headphone jack. Either for personal or to share audio with your friends, these are definitely good headphones to have around.

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Bose has been known to deliver the audio quality that anyone would surely love to listen to and this time, they are unveiling a new audio solution for the private listeners. The latest offering is the Bose QuietComfort 15 Noise-Cancelling Headphones.

These latest headphones will replace the old Bose QuietComfort 2 model with better improved noise-cancelling ability but with practically the same external design. The new model adds a microphone and better electronics to kill down the noise. They are analog and run on single AAA batteries.

The Bose QuietComfort 15 Noise-Cancelling Headphones is now available and will retail for $300.

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Portability and new style is what JVC aims to bring with the launch of these new Black Series foldable headphones coming in two models: HA-M750 and HA-S650. Both are compatible and designed for the latest portable devices.

Both Black series headphones are foldable over-the-head models finished in glossy and flat black. Through the use of large driver units with carbon compound diaphragms, these headphones achieve superior bass reproduction, while the rigid carbon housing ensures optimal sound clarity because of its anti-resonance properties.

The JVC Black series headphones, the HA-M750 and HA-S650, will be available in August for $79.95 and $69.95, respectively.

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Altec Lansing Backbeat Pro

Altec Lansing has produced both pro audio and consumer audio loudspeakers and equipment for years. They were bought by Plantronics in 2005 and now the Altec Lansing’s pro line has products such as ceiling speakers, powered speakers and full-range speakers.

Their Backbeat line of earphones which is part of their consumer line, includes a broad line of headphones, home audio products and computer speakers and now includes a new “Pro” line that assures musician-quality earphones. They come with a neoprene case and extra ear tips. These earphones provide a pleasing sound that is full and rich.  They retail for around $99.00

Audio Technica unveils a great new noise cancelling headphone with the ATH-ANC7b Active headphones, incorporating improvements from the previous model released. This new pair offers better sound quality, comfort and convenience.

The earcups have been redesigned for greater comfort, feature generously cushioned padding and fit easily over any ear. In addition, the ATH-ANC7b is supplied with 1.6 m (5.2′) and 1.0 m (3.3′) detachable cables, and offers easier battery access.

The headphones fold for storage and come with two detachable cables, a 1/4-inch adapter, an airline adapter and a hard, durable carrying case.

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One of the most sought after accessories today is the Bluetooth headset. Most electronic devices in the hands of the masses include Bluetooth technology, even Apple’s iPhone and iPods have it. These headsets allow users to avoid wires that could be caught or are just in the way.

That said, there are several Bluetooth headsets that have been rated highly by CNet and other consumer groups. They include the Motorola Rokr S9 HD, the Motorola Rokr S7-HD and the Samsung SBH-600 stereo Bluetooth headset. While a bit more pricey, the Sony Ericson HBH-IS800 Wireless Stereo Headphone is also an ideal choice. Prices on these headsets range from $50 up to $200.

EP-630 In-Ear Earphones

Creative has introduced a new way to jazz up your portable devices such as MP3 or DVD player, laptop computer or any device with a headphone jack with its colorful line of noise isolation Creative EP-630 In-Ear Earphones. Avaiable at Creative’s Online Store in: Atlantic Green, Pearl Black, Pacific Blue, Arctic White, and Mediterranean Red.

These ergonomic, soft silicone ear buds are ideal for listening to your favorite music offering fantastic audio reproduction with deep bass. The gold-plated cable provides clear, uninterrupted transmission of music, movies or games to your earphones.

Perfect Unison Headphones

These Perfect Unison headphones were created with the help of accessory label company HOON and will definitely appeal to wealthy music lovers with their indulgent good looks. The frame is formed from nine layers of birch wood and then wrapped up in python skin on the exterior side and goat skin on the inside.

The earpieces are constructed from polished carbon fiber which is then hand varnished. The headphones are custom made to measure by using both the newest technical methods and traditional French techniques. These chic headphones in white or purple will be available at Colette on June 23rd. No word yet on price.