Oppo, those of the famous DVD and BluRay players, have announced they will be launching a new Planar Magnetic Headphone (PM-1) and a headphone amplifier (HA-1). The PM-1 headphones use an FEM optimised magnet system with very high energy Neodymium magnets. The headphones magnetic system and conductor patterns are said to be optimized for maximum […]
Following the success of their first range of in-ear headphones, the EB-50s, Musical Fidelity has added an overhead headphone to their repertoire. Musical Fidelity say the new MF-100s provide clear, natural sound combined with lightness, comfort and durability. The cable includes an in-line mic/mute control so that users with smartphones can take calls and […]
Bowers & Wilkins has announced the P7 Mobile Hi-Fi headphones, the company’s first over-ear headphones. Moving parts are constructed from brushed and stainless steel, as is the folding mechanism. The headband and ear pads are encased in soft leather, for long listening sessions. The P7s also features a detachable remote-control- and-microphone cable. Bowers &Wilkins say […]
The NAD VISO HP50 is a fold-flat design and can be stowed away into its very own included soft neoprene carrying case. The headphones are engineered with Room FeelTM technology from NAD’s sister company, PSB Speakers, with the intention of expanding the whole soundstage. The NAD VISO HP50 features acoustically optimised ear cups and specially-developed […]
Dan gets a pair of Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium Headphones to put through their paces and finds them to be well worth their £250 asking price. “These cans look beautiful and stylish to my eyes. They have an open-back, aluminium outer case to the ears and an aluminium hinge bracket which leads into the extension from […]
High-end cable manufacturer Cardas Audio has introduced an In-Ear Monitor (IEM) – the EM5813 Ear Speakers. Cardas say that the new IEMs mirror the human cochlea, and tympanic membrane, and the shape of the copper plated brass body has been designed to “work in symphony with the human hearing system”. All the parts that make up […]
KEF, the UK loudspeaker manufacturer, has announced its first ever range of headphones, the M500 (pictured) over-ear headphones, and the M200 in-ear buds. M500 The over-ear M500s use a full-range 40mm neodymium driver with a super light, copper clad aluminium voice-coil that’s been tuned by KEF’s engineers to deliver a “powerfully musical sound with […]
Accessory specialist, Just Mobile, has announced its new headphone stand, the HeadStand. Engineered from aluminium, the HeadStand’s dual-layered base features a storage space for the headphone cable – keeping things tidy and untangled. Key HeadStand specs: High-quality aluminium construction Integrated cable tidy Compatible with all headphones with headband 13 x 13 x 24.8 cm 342 […]
AKG has announced the ‘AKG by Tiesto’ range of headphones. The K67 Tiesto is a compact, on ear, closed-back design with 40 mm drivers and – like its siblings –a 3D-Axis folding mechanism enabling flat storage. Next up, is the K167 Tiesto, which uses an over ear, closed-back design and the top of the range […]
Monster, has announced its new iSport LIVESTRONG branded in-ear headphones for athletes and enthusiasts. The headphones boldly feature LIVESTRONG’s iconic bright yellow on both the cable and earpieces. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the iSport LIVESTRONG headphones will be donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, created in 1997 by the cancer survivor […]