Looks like Amazon is getting into the Wireless earphone sector. The hands-free Alexa, which also supports Siri and Google Assistant. Bose Active Noise Reduction Technology. There's a lot to like about Amazon's first true wireless earphones. Dubbed the Echo Buds ($130), they have a sweat-resistant design that's ideal for workouts, 5 hours of battery life with up to 20 with the charging case, an in-ear design with three sizes of included ear tips for a comfortable seat, and an audio passthrough feature that lets you hear the world around you. So are you on board with the Echo Buds?
Sony's WH-1000XM3 ($230) are considered the best noise-canceling headphones on the market. Now they're bringing the same tech to the wireless earbud space. The WF-1000XM3 are powered by a QN1e processor, a sibling to the WH's QN1. Dual microphones. One feed-forward and one feed-back to help get rid of unwanted noises, while the 0.24" driver creates amazing full sound. You'll get about six hours of battery life per charge, with a total of 24 available with the charging case, and they come in silver or black.
Truly wireless earphones are becoming the norm, but if you would rather have something sleek and sophisticated as opposed those iPhone white ear dongles, the E8 earphones from Bang & Olufsen ($299) are your choice. Made with premium materials like leather, aluminum, stainless steel in stealth black, the earphones have captured the attention to detail you expect from this brand, with features including a Digital Signal Processor that lets you adjust the EQ and gain from within an app, a built-in microphone for taking calls, and an adjustable Transparency Mode that lets you hear the world around you with a simple tap. The rechargeable earphones offer a playtime of four hours, with an extra eight provided by the leather, micro USB charging case. They come in 4 different color styles to choose from.
Sony has unveiled a new line of sports headphones geared towards your active lifestyle. Among them are the Sony WF-SP700N splash-proof earbuds ($179), the first wireless noise-canceling sports headphones on the market. Perfect for use in noisy environments, the earbuds were tested in real workouts and are designed to perform through sweat and splashes. They also come with a one-touch-open charging case that provides up to three hours of music playback when fully charged while the case holds two more three-hour charges for powering up on-the-go. Comes in 4 different colors to choose from. Work with Google Assistant and have Bluetooth hands free calling.
These were designed with portability in mind, am I right? The Master & Dynamic x Zero Halliburton Headphone Kit ($750) combines high end audio tools with the most trusted name is travel cases. Only 200 units were made, and each includes a pair of Master & Dynamic's MH40 Over Ear headphones, or their equally impressive MH30 On Ear headphones. Also included is a matching metal headphone stand, the new MM800 Boom Mic, all the pertinent accessories, and a sleek aluminum case from the go-to brand for protective luggage, Zero Halliburton. Top notch sound, design, and portability for the serious music lover. Plus, look how stylish these look and I'm sure the sound is just as great. They're also available in an assorted colors as well.
Wired headphones are still around and still a pain in the ass. Your constantly untangling the wires or they get caught on something and it pulls the headphones from your ears. Such a pain! Earin Wireless Earbuds ($200) promises to do away with all of that. Marketed as the smallest, wireless earbuds available on the market. The two earbuds work together to function as one Bluetooth headphone set; no cables, no attachments just high quality audio sound thanks to balanced armature speakers.
It also comes with a compact capsule design to store your earbuds and also doubles as a charger. So not only does it make it easy to travel with but it charges automatically - so they're ready when you are.
You could be rocking the "Beats" by Dr Dre like all the other cool kids but they never contained Irish Whiskey. Grado Headphones ($395) are limited edition handcrafted headphones, made from recycled white oak barrels from Bushmills Whiskey of Ireland. They come with a vented back design, a custom brown leather headband, and hopefully the sweet smell of oaky booze whenever you put them on. Get a more detail description from Gizmodo.
Urbanears has made this minimalistic and aesthetically unique new accessory, the Slussen. It is said to be the "most powerful after-party weapon know to man", the Slussen essentially brings the DJ experience to everyone even the wannabe's. This $15 adapter plugs into one audio source and the other is for your headphones. Once you're ready to go, just load up the upcoming Slussen iOS APP (Feb 1st) which give you a simplified, streamlined DJ kit that lets you mix tracks, cross-fade, equalize tracks, and preview tracks through your headphones. It also come with the keychain holder so that you don't lose your little new buddy. I'm wondering though if it can be used without the App and can be use with other Andriod and iOS and computer software?
A South Korean advertising company Welcomm Publis Worldwide has created a series of iconic musician as earbuds for the Sony Earphone campaign. The earbuds are "dressed" in various famous characteristics related to each musician - recreating legends in the field such as Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley and Mozart. Which one is your favorite?
Now this is a stylish looking headphone the Denon Globe Cruiser Bluetooth Headphones ($500). They come with a lot of goodies in these active noise cancellation headphones with aptX Bluetooth wireless capabilities, along with a control wheel for music playback and phone control, comfy memory foam earpads, 40mm drivers, dual microphones for crystal clear conversations, a folding design for easy storage in the included leather travel case, 10 hours of battery life, and it includes a cable for when you inevitably forget to charge your headphones.
The Bluetooth touch-activated headset is a beauty when it comes to style. I can only image that the sound quality would be just as much. The Parrot Zik Headphones ($TBA) were designed by renowned Philippe Stark, and feature an elegant and simple design. It also features active noise canceling, Bluetooth A2DP stereo, NFC support, proximity sensor to go into standby mode when not being used, a touch panel for remote control of your tunes, and lastly it has Digital Signal Processing for amazing sound. They will be coming out later this year.
So you don't want your family to hear that twelve your old talking trash to you on Modern Warfare 3. Well your in luck then, Sony has released it's sleek and clean Sony PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset ($100). It connects to your PS3 via a small USB-based wireless adapter and it features a 7.1 virtual surround sound, a built-in retractable mic with an on board volume and mute controls. These babies have over-sized ear pads so that you can enjoy hours of play while still listening to those young kids tell you that you have no skills.
The Omega Headphone Stand can solve that issue of where do I put my over-sized but yet comfortable headphones. I know I can put them on my Omega Headphone Stand($180) instead of just letting them sit anywhere.
The design is a simple Omega-shaped stand, formed from a single piece of wood. It's then coated in a matte clear lacquer, and it's available in cherry maple, walnut, or zebrano finishes. So if you had one you can now show off your headphones and also save yourself 5 minutes worth of trying to untangle the cord.
