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The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: True Wireless Meets True Lossless

— October 09, 2024 12:55

The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: True Wireless Meets True Lossless

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 ($219) is a true wireless earbud featuring aptX Lossless audio and active noise cancellation. The earbuds and charging case can deliver up to 52 hours of playback!

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Sonomax PCS‑250 Sculpted eers Headphones Review

— May 13, 2012 20:40

Sonomax PCS-250 Sculpted eers Headphones Review

Are the Sonomax PCS-250 Sculpted eers the best ear-buds I've tested? Yes. By far. If you are looking for high-end audio even when working out, check out the Sonomax PCS-250 Sculpted eers.

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Sony XBA‑1iP In‑Ear Headphones Review

— April 12, 2012 19:10

Sony XBA-1iP In-Ear Headphones Review

At $100 MSRP (likely less in the store), the Sony XBA-1iP In-Ear Headphones are almost an impulse buy. At this price, they are a very nice second pair at a reasonable price. Recommended!

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Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 Preview

Mark Johnson — March 29, 2012 06:10

Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 Preview

From the company who brought you the cubed speaker comes the most impressively ambiguously impressive (did I say that twice?) Bluetooth earphone, the aptly-named Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2.

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Sonomax Sculpted eers Custom‑Molded Earphones Review

— February 13, 2012 21:10

Sonomax Sculpted eers Custom-Molded Earphones Review

Sonomax Technologies came out with an incredibly compelling product last year - the Sculpted eer line of in-ear headphones that let you get a custom-formed earphone made to fit your ears perfectly.

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thinksound ms01 Monitor Series Earphones Review

— February 06, 2012 07:45

thinksound ms01 Monitor Series Earphones Review

The Thinksound ms01's were voiced by Aaron Fournier, who is the CEO of thinksound, but also an audio engineer. And he involved several Grammy winning musicians and producers in the process.

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Audio‑Technica ATH‑W3000ANV Limited Edition Wooden Over‑Ear Headphones Preview

— January 23, 2012 20:00

Audio-Technica ATH-W3000ANV Limited Edition Wooden Over-Ear Headphones Preview

The Audio-Technica ATH-W3000ANV employ large 53 mm aperture drivers featuring specially built 2-part magnetic circuits that produce high speed magnetic streams plus "numerous additional refinements".

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Klipsch Sues China Manufacturers Over Counterfeit Headphones

— January 11, 2012 11:47

Klipsch Sues China Manufacturers Over Counterfeit Headphones

Klipsch Group, Inc. (KGI), the parent company behind Klipsch, Energy, Mirage and Jamo declared war today, in the form of legal action, against 23 Chinese manufacturers selling counterfeit headphones.

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Moshi Audio Clarus Premium Earphones Review

— January 10, 2012 05:25

Moshi Audio Clarus Premium Earphones Review

The Moshi Clarus earphones were different than anything we'd seen before, even Moshi's other products, like their Moonrock and Vortex earphones. But they sounded really good. That's what matters most.

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Velodyne vPulse In‑ear Headphones Preview

— January 09, 2012 14:05

Velodyne vPulse In-ear Headphones Preview

The newest Velodyne audio products are in-ear headphones being branded as vPulse and available for $89 in either Classic Black or Velodyne Electric Blue. And the company is just getting started.

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V‑Moda V‑80 True Blood Headphones Review

— November 15, 2011 06:15

V-Moda V-80 True Blood Headphones Review

Themed products aren't typically my thing, but the new True Blood-branded V-80 headphones from V-Moda just...well, they caught my eye. They have a great look, good feel, and even better sound. Rock on

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SOL Republic Tracks Headphones Review

— October 31, 2011 06:00

SOL Republic Tracks Headphones Review

The SOL Republic Tracks headphones were the brainchild of Kevin Lee, son of Monster Cable founder Noel Lee. He started the company, with blessings from Monster Cable and with Scott Hix and Seth Combs.

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PSB M4U 2 Active Noise Canceling Headphones Preview

— September 15, 2011 18:52

PSB M4U 2 Active Noise Canceling Headphones Preview

PSB Loudspeakers unveiled their very first set of headphones called the M4U 2. They feature active noise canceling and sound great!

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Howard Leight Sync Headphones Review

— September 01, 2011 07:25

Howard Leight Sync Headphones Review

When we were alerted to the Sync headphones hitting the market at an inexpensive price point, we were intrigued. We decided to give them a review and see how the noise isolation worked.

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Bowers & Wilkins C5 In‑ear, Noise‑isolating Headphones Preview

— July 20, 2011 03:15

Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-ear, Noise-isolating Headphones Preview

With a quilted carry bag, Micro Porous Filter, rating down to 10Hz, Made for iPhone certification, and a focus on comfort for long listening sessions, the B&W C5 headphones are sure to appeal to many.

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JAYS a‑Jays Four Earphones Review

— June 20, 2011 06:05

JAYS a-Jays Four Earphones Review

The JAYS a-Jays Four earphones are in-ear headphones featuring a unique flat rubberized cable that renders them almost tangle-free - and aside from good sound, that's about the #1 feature I look for

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WeSC Fall Collection Headphones Preview

— January 06, 2011 15:23

WeSC Fall Collection Headphones Preview

WeSC, a Stockholm-based street-fashion brand short for "We Are the Superlative Conspiracy," unveiled its Fall 2011 premium headphone collection at CES, expanding the brand's extensive line of seasonal

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Creative Aurvana In‑Ear 2 Earbuds Review

— October 06, 2010 06:52

Creative Aurvana In-Ear 2 Earbuds Review

Many people think of the Zen MP3 player when you mention Creative. But Creative has established themselves as a player in the headphone market, and the Aurvana In-Ear 2 Earphones are exhibit A.

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Etymotic ER‑4 MicroPro Earphones Review

— July 26, 2010 02:30

Etymotic ER-4 MicroPro Earphones Review

The ER-4 MicroPro earphones promised to offer transparent, reference quality music reproduction in a system designed (in particular) for audiophiles, musicians, and those who just want clear sound.

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Audio‑Technica ATH‑M50S Headphone Review

— March 31, 2010 05:05

Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Headphone Review

Overall, the Audio-Technica M50s headphones represent a very good value for what they offer - an accurate, if lively, presentation of music.

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Altec Lansing Backbeat Pro Earphones Review

— July 10, 2009 08:26

Altec Lansing Backbeat Pro Earphones Review

Altec Lansing has been known as a manufacturer of both pro audio and consumer audio loudspeakers and equipment for many years. Purchased by Plantronics in 2005, Altec Lansing's pro line develops such

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Psyko Audio Labs 5.1 Gaming Headphones

— January 09, 2009 01:30

Psyko Audio Labs 5.1 Gaming Headphones

The other gadget we're into is the Psyko 5.1 gaming headphones, which 'won' the best design and engineering award for headphones. The headsets come with a 5.1 surround sound and promise to have zero

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Sleek Audio SA6 Custom Fitted Earphones

— January 08, 2009 09:35

Sleek Audio SA6 Custom Fitted Earphones

Want custom fitted earphones? Sleek Audio offered more than products this year at CES. Guests and members of the media had the opportunity to fill their ears with silicone as impressions were made

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Monster's The Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones

— October 12, 2008 17:12

Monster's The Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones

The Beats by Dr. Dre headphones from Monster claim to be designed for today's digital music. And you know that product with Grammy Award- winning artist and producer Dr. Dre should handle Hip Hop

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Denon AH‑NC 732 Headphones Review

— October 03, 2008 12:57

Denon AH-NC 732 Headphones Review

The Denon AH-NC732 noise canceling headphones join a crowded category of products that frequent flyers are finding they cannot live without. It seems that only a few years ago your only choice for

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Denon AH‑C551K In‑Ear Headphones Review

— August 15, 2008 14:17

Denon AH-C551K In-Ear Headphones Review

The Denon AH-C551K represents the middle of the pack of Denon's recently introduced line of in-ear headphones. Denon brings their reputation for high fidelity to the table with these in-ears that

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Creative Aurvana LIVE! Headphones Review

— August 08, 2008 00:40

Creative Aurvana LIVE! Headphones Review

The Creative Aurvana Live! headphones are designed for people who are looking for a comfortable and full ranged headphone that is priced right. They are lightweight and are equally suited for your

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Klipsch Image Earphones Review

— February 25, 2008 23:45

Klipsch Image Earphones Review

The Klipsch Image earphones are proported to be the "world's smallest high performance earphones," and there is no doubt that they are unlike anything I have seen. I remember seeing them at CEDIA

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Creative Aurvana X‑Fi Noise‑Canceling Headphones Review

— December 11, 2007 06:14

Creative Aurvana X-Fi Noise-Canceling Headphones Review

Creative recently sent me their Aurvana X-Fi noise-canceling headphones to evaluate, and after a few flights and some time to listen to them, I can tell you that they worthy contenders if you are