October 20th, 2008 by
Filed under: Portable Audio
Something about the image above makes it seem that the folks over at Greenhouse are up to more than manufacturing electronics. The Angel & Devil earbuds (1,279 yen or $12.65) follow on the heels of the company’s Pigbuds (which now that we mention it, may also have some sort of occult significance). What can we say about these things? They fit in your ear, they’re available in one of five colors (the angel is always white, just like the Tom & Jerry cartoons — the devil can be summoned in red, purple, pink, magenta or death-dealing black), they ship with a display stand and they’re only available in Japan. And the struggle for your immortal soul continues…
[Via Impress]
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October 10th, 2008 by
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Onkyo’s latest aren’t the most stylish headphones we’ve ever seen — far from it, actually — but those more concerned with audio fidelity and iPod compatibility may be able to overlook the pedestrian design. The wireless MHP-UW2 headphones transmit tunes over the 2.4GHz frequency and come bundled with a handy-dandy iPod adapter that should work with practically any dock-connecting unit out there. We’re told it can last around 8 hours before needing a recharge via USB (or AC adapter, should you choose), though it’s hard to say when it’ll ever ship to any market outside of Japan. Nevertheless, those in and around Tokyo can find the kit next month for ￥20,000 ($201).
[Via UberGizmo]
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October 9th, 2008 by
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Yes, you read that right, covers. As in, $60,000 of diamonds that clip onto a standard issue pair of iPod earphones. If the economic hard times are really hitting you hard, you can also opt for a $4,500 set encrusted with black or white diamonds, or even a set covered with the ever-popular multi-colored Swarovski crystals — a veritable bargain at just $110.
[Via musicradar.com]
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October 2nd, 2008 by
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It’s true — hunting down a waterproof MP3 player is a cinch, but finding a decent pair of waterproof headphones to accompany said player can prove challenging. Have a look at Melinda’s question, and after you’re done providing your best advice, send over an inquiry of your own to ask at engadget dawt com.
“I am an almost-daily lap swimmer, but lately I have been suffering from “lap boredom.” I’ve been looking into the latest ways to take my MP3 player into the pool with me, and I need a set of waterproof headphones in order to do so. I’ve found waterproof earphones like H2O Audio and Aquatunes priced between $30 and $100, but I’ve also read many negative reviews. Before I spend this much money on waterproof ‘phones, I want to know what I am getting. What brand / model do you recommend?”
Climb on out of the kiddie pool and toss in your advice, swimmers. What ‘buds do you use to listen to music while submerged?
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August 22nd, 2008 by
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Ah, concepts. They make us laugh, they make us weep. And in this instance, they make us proud of the human imagination. Designer Yoonsang Kim has provided an oh-so-subtle tweak to the common earbud, leaving each earpiece in the shape of a question mark. Besides looking fairly attractive in-ear, they can also loop together to make carrying them much simpler. For the clean freaks, the design also keeps bacterial growth to a minimum by removing those dark, damp corners so prevalent in traditional ‘buds. Seriously, how can these not see mass commercialization?
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July 22nd, 2008 by
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They may not conduct sound through your bones, but JVC’s new HP-FXC50 earphones at least promise to pump sound deeper into your ears than your usual earbuds. That’s apparently done simply by using a longer and thinner sound driver than usual (measuring 5.8mm in diameter), which can be “installed in the sound channel” of your ear. According to JVC, that not only cuts down on sound leakage, but makes the earphones more comfortable to wear as well (assuming you can get them back out). If that’s got you sold on ‘em, or at least hasn’t scared you off, you can look forward to them being available in Japan in early August for just ¥4,000 (or about $38).
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July 8th, 2008 by
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Be honest, you were terrified that Turtle Beach would leave the awesomely titled Ear Force series sitting in lurk at X3, weren’t you? Thankfully, that’s not the case at all, as the Ear Force X4 wireless headphones have just been revealed. Designed with Xbox 360 gamers in mind, this headset / headphone combo promises to provide Dolby 5.1 surround sound out of just two earcups (we’re still checking on the velvet-lined part), and more importantly, the Chat Boost Dynamic Talkback Expander “automatically adjusts incoming XBOX Live chat levels during loud game moments” to keep you from going deaf when NewbX1337 gets all whiny on you. Can’t say we’re thrilled by the $199.95 price tag, but these are available now for those who are.
[Via IGN]
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June 23rd, 2008 by
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Sound quality? Who cares. Thanks to Green House, pigs can finally stuff themselves into human orifices like a reverse-Appalachia. Just be prepared to kiss your ¥1,280 (about $12) goodbye with that pretty mouth of yours when the novelty of the adventure goes vile.
[Via Impress]
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December 23rd, 2007 by
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If you want a pair of true, in-ear buds without the muss and fuss of wires, your options are limited and you need to be prepared to make some sacrifices. One such sacrifice that needs to be heavily weighed into the equation, for example, is your desire to appear as though there is a pair of black Duplo blocks hanging out of your ears. That’s exactly the curse of Etymotic’s ety8, a decent set of stereo Bluetooth ‘phones (we’ve tried them, they’re comfortable and sound great) that were irreparably damaged by the ugly stick somewhere during the course of their development. The high-end headphone outfit has another Bluetooth product in the works, though — the ER-89 “etyBlu” just hit the FCC’s wires, giving us hope that they heard our complaints loud and clear and have worked to make their kit just a little less embarrassing to wear in public. We couldn’t find conclusive evidence in the documentation that we’re looking at a stereo headset here; theoretically, it could just be a mono product for calls, but we’re encouraged by a brief mention of listening to music (who wants to blast tunes into one ear?) and the fact that the ety8’s model number is ER-88. Can anyone make out what’s going on in this FCC label diagram here?
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