Headphone supremos Monster (of ‘Beats by Dr Dre’ fame) have teamed up with Italian fashion house Diesel for these futuristic looking on-ear folding headphones. Featuring a tri-folding system the cans be collapsed down for easy storage and mobility and they also employ Monster’s Control Talk which enables you to control your music and calls hands free. No specifications have been announced yet, but you can pre-order them direct from Monster>>
Buying a brand new set of headphones or earphones will dramatically improve the sound quality from your iPod, iPhone or music player. But with so many different types of headphones on the market, it can be a complex and dificult process to choose the right ones. We will guide you through the different types of headphones and earphones on the market today and furthermore help you buy the correct headphones that suits your needs.
The main decision you must make is ‘where and how’ you are intending to use your new headphones for instance, buying an expensive pair of full size set of Hi-Fi headphones are going to be useless if you are going to use them whilst running or outdoors. And conversely buying a set of sports earphones to use on overseas flights or long journeys would be useless since they do not block much background noise out. Since there is no one uniform way of measuring the specifications of headphones- especially regarding frequency-response numbers, it is best to test the headphones you want in person and if at all possible, test them with the music device you intend to use them with and furthermore listen to music that you know, so that you will be able to hear any differences from one headphone to another.
Buying the correct set of DJ headphones is essential to create a great performance. Whilst it is possible to DJ with a regular set of headphones, DJ headphones usually come with larger earcups which enables you to isolate background noise and sounds, enabling you to concentrate more on hearing cues from the club’s PA system.
The vast majority DJ headphones have a swivel/rotating earcup, this will help you compare the beats of a new track you are about to mix, with the music coming out of the club’s PA system at the same time and furthermore these types of DJ headphones will only have one cord coming out of the swivel earcup this is very handy since you won’t get tangled up as easy. A set of folding headphones are also a good idea since they occupy less space in your record bag or box.
When buying a set of DJ headphones it is important to choose ones which has a excellent frequency response, a lot of dance music and hip hop uses low frequency sounds- so a good set of headphones with great drivers will deliver a wider frequency response. Playing out in a nightclub or bar is usually very noisey so it is advised that you choose a set of headphones which can cut through any background noise and a good set of DJ headphone should be able to work at high volumes without distortion.
RED WAVE headphones were designed with the entire DJ experience in mind. Their superior sound, eye-catching looks and comfortable design make RED WAVE headphones the clear choice of professional DJs.
The closed-back HD 25-C IIs are purpose-designed, professional monitoring headphones offering high attenuation of background noise. Capable of handling very high sound pressure levels and of extremely robust construction, these headphones perform exceptionally well in high-noise environments.
State of the art engineering and design with HD driver units at the heart brings you the truest, loudest, most powerful sound around. Long leads give you more freedom and reliability.
The HDJ-1000 Stereo Headphones from Pioneer delivery high-quality sound for DJs, studio musicians and avid music fans!With a frequency range from 5 to 30,000 Hz, the HDJ 1000 render deep bass and precise trebles for all kinds of music.
On-ear headphones are the most popular type of headphone. They are also called ‘super-aural headphones’ or ‘earpad headphones’, some have medium sized earcups that literally rest on your ear while others have a larger cups like ‘full size’ headphones, but they still rest on the outer part of the earlobes.
The main advantages of buying a on-ear headphone are that they are comfortable, your ears are less likely to overheat compared to using a full size set of headphones and some models can fold up for easy transport. However the disadvantages of owning on-ear headphones are they not very good at isolating sound compared to full size headphones and some models have less powerful frequency response due to the size of the drivers.
Sporting twin 40mm ear exciters, tangle-free flat cable, and a mixed material finish for extra machismo, the Skullcandy Uprock boasts the street cred of a Brooklyn street gang.
Timeless Retro styling merged with progressive sneaker inspired aesthetics: The CHOPPER2′s 44mm driver delivers excellent sound reproduction satisfying even the most critical of listeners.
Headphones don’t get much cooler than this. The Zumreed ZHP-005 merge affordable, high-quality audio with a retro design in five colors. These phones make a great gift for DJ’s or fashionista hipsters in your life.
Headphones are not only a listening device, but also a fashion statement and with the HX40 series, both needs are fulfilled due to the models attractive appearance and superb sound quality. Simple and slick design.
Earbud headphones are the most popular free headphone/earphone supplied with music devices and smart phones. The earbuds rest in the concha (the cupped area around the ear canal in the center of your outer ear). Many inexpensive earbud earphones are known to reproduce sound very poorly due to the size of the driver and the lack of producing a seal in the ear canal.
The advantages of buying a pair of earbud earphones are they are very lightweight and compact, they are cheap to replace and they don’t interfere with glasses, earrings & hats. The disadvantages of earbud headphones are the sound quality and bass response can be poor, some models can cause discomfort over extended periods of time and can be hard to insert or remove.
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The MX 55 Street are stereo earphones with Twist to fit system for the best possible fit. The Sennheiser Basswind system plus delivers an even punchier bass response – for a real listening pleasure on the move.
Sony offers the MDR-E829V Fontopia Ear-Bud Stereo Headphones. Fontopia in-the-ear design fits snugly, yet comfortably inside the ear so you can enjoy your music.
The MX 360 are powerful, bass driven earphones for music on the go. They feature a high performance dynamic driver system which turns your music into a true sound experience.
In-ear headphones are small earphones that fit into and seal the ear canal (usually with the aid of silicone or foam ear tips), they are also called in ear monitors, IEM, earphones, ear canal headphones and canalphones. Like earplugs, in-ear headphones are very good at blocking out external noise.
Listening to music using in-ear headphones is a completely different experience to listening to music over a set of Hi Fi speakers, since the sound from a pair of in-ear headphones is being funneled directly into your ears, which can bring out small details which are otherwise lost over stereo speakers. Many in-ear headphones are based on technology developed for hearing aids so it is not surprising that the levels of sound reproduction are very high.
Some in-ear headphones have a bias in reproducing sound with great clarity and detail rather than powerful bass response, leaving your in-ear headphones sounding thin & tinny. More often than not, the reason why in-ear earphones may sound tinny is because of they are probably not sealing in your ear correctly. To overcome this it is worth trying out different size ear tips supplied with the in-ear headphones or investing in some after market foam ear tips.
• Natural sound is closer to the original recording
• Noise-isolating design for use on the move
• Secure loop ensures comfort and fit
• Cable with remote and microphone
The flagship model of the IE Series, the IE 8 mark a milestone in the development of ear-canal phones. With their unique technology, the IE 8 enable the user to precisely fine-tune the bass response according to his or her preference.
• Lightweight ergonomic fit
• In-Line Microphone and Control Switch
• Driver Diameter: 11mm
• Solid Painted Metal Housing
• Up to 100 hours uninterrupted listening time from a single AAA battery
• In-ear Noise Cancelling headphones, cutting up to 90% of ambient noise
• Large 13.5mm Neodynmium driver unit
• Vertical in-ear design with 3 sizes of silicon earbud for a great fit and minimal sound leakage
iPhone Blackberry headset headphones allow you to listen to music and take a incoming call. Brands such as Skullcandy and Aerial 7 have a selection of headphones and in-ear headphones, which incorporate a in-line microphone as well as a control pad where you can pause, stop, advance or rewind to the previous track.
Paying equal attention to usability and musical detail, the MM 70i phones come equipped with high quality dynamic speaker systems and a completely new integrated remote control unit.
The Duo headset brings the great sound of the V-moda Vibe to all 3.5mm-jack cell phones such as iPhone and Blackberry. Discreet hands-free microphone allows for extreme mobility and convenient communication.
Atomic Dog HiDefDrum are the headphones for music lovers with something to say. These mini works of art pair World Class acoustics with dual-filter technology.
In addition to their timeless design and classic style, the HD 238i headphones offer nothing less than a high-quality lifelike stereo sound experience. Smart remote with mic to control the iPhone.
This is a loosely defined category in the headphone family but sports headphones usually fall into two types of designs: ones with either a vertical or horizontal headband or headphones which have an ear clip attachment which does away with the headband all together. All sports headphones have a ‘open-backed’ design which allows background and ambient noise through- an important factor if you are planning to exercise outdoors and need to be aware of your surroundings.
Constructed with waterproof materials coupled with an anti-bacterial agent that helps kill germs, these headphones have been designed for the fitness enthusiast.
Work out hard, let the music play with ease. These ear canal phones will deliver a powerful soundtrack for your fitness programme no matter what. Keeping ambient noise at bay, staying tightly in place.
The HS200 canal type headphones have been specially designed and developed for music loving athletes.
The new PMX680 Adidas Sennheiser Neckband Ear Headphone are the perfect accessory for anyone with an active lifestyle!