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nutbastard: "Steve says they're worth $1100, not just because they're hand-built and designed Jerry Harvey, who founded Ultimate Ears, but because you'll get 10 y... more »
njdevil: People who think you need to spend huge amounts of money to enjoy music have missed the point of music. Would you appreciate the Mona Lisa more if yo... more »
jbl429: great. spend $1100, then plug it into your iPod/iPhone which has compressed audio anyway, and you're wasting $1070. #jhaudiojh13pro more »
farcedude: For $1100, I'd expect something like a wireless implant, so you never have to worry about ear buds. But that's me. #jhaudiojh13pro more »
theseraph: headphones are getting so expensive i'm looking to invest in singing to myself. #shurese115m more »
UnderLoK: You lost me at $120, good thing it was at the end of the article. #shurese115m more »
combatfetus: I understand that this doesn't literally apply, so bear with my word choice, but why isn't one female? (Like a plug) If I got them, I would want to ke... more »
Alfisted: If you crank 'em, do they create a mindstorm? more »
plasticmouse: I would buy some of those in a heartbeat. Oh look - I just did :) more »
G-Ram: There's no way they can get sued! It's a 2x3 brick, not a 2x4... see? Not the same thing at all! [/vanilla ice] more »

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JH Audio JH 13 Pro: Earphones Actually Worth $1100
JH Audio's JH 13 Pro earphones have six drivers—two woofers, two midranges, and two tweeters, which gives them "dynamics that are so much more visceral" than any other in-ear headphones Cnet's Audiophiliac has ever heard. More »
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Shure Sound Isolating SE115m+ Headset For The iPhone Has 3 Buttons To Rule Them All
Shure has updated their SE115 with an a "m" and a "+" that delivers a built-in mic and 3-button remote for iPhone/iPod users. More »
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Elecom's Lego Style Earphones Sound Like a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen
Available in a range of colors, these knock off Lego-inspired earbuds are perfect for those too lazy to pull out a glue-gun. The PlayBrick EHP-CIN40s include four different earbud sizes, and cost $44 imported from: [GeekStuff4U via Akihabara News] More »
#gizexplains

Giz Explains: Why You Can't Get Decent Earphones for Less Than $100
Crappy earbuds are killing music. It's true. The problem is that good earbuds, like speakers, aren't cheap. More »
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Sony Ericsson MH907 "Motion Activated" Headphones
They won't change how we listen to music forever, but these earbuds are pretty cool. Listen to music normally with one in each ear, but pull one side out and music automatically pauses. Calls are received/ended in the same way. More »
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MyPhones Protect the Virgin Ears—But Not Innocence—of Our Youth
Headphone-related hearing loss is no joke, which is probably why these MyPhones from Griffin Technology top out at 85dB. Little Tommy can still melt his face off to Death Metal, sure, but his tiny eardrums will be safe and sound. More »
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Dr. Dre Beats Solo Headphones Bring The Same Big Sound In a Smaller, Cheaper Package
Audiophiles everywhere have been raving about Dr. Dre and Monster's Studio Beats headphones—but not so much about the the $300 price tag. Beats Solo headphones provide a similar listening experience in a smaller package priced at $220. More »
#nowavailable

Now Available
Today's now available features another in-ear headphone release, although the latest stylish cans from V-Moda fit into a much lower price bracket. More »
#headphones

Sequels to the First Decent Headphones I Ever Owned: Sennheiser PX-100 II and PX-200
The first decent headphones I owned were Sennheiser's PX-100. I got 'em for $30, and I was blown away, since it was the first time I heard something truly better than $20 shitcans. Now, Sennheiser's got a sequel: PX-100 II. More »
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GR8 Sees Grado Moving From Outside to Inside the Ear
Hey look, Grado decided there might be something to this in-ear headphone business, and subsequently dropped a pair of GR8's on the masses for a steep $300. More »
#bose

Bose Teasing Four Mystery Products Over Next Five Weeks
A tipster forwarded this Bose email promotion along to us this afternoon that purportedly promises four new products over the course of four Mondays: More »
#organization

Tangle-Proof Headphones Seal Together Like a Ziploc
Design student Lee Washington, sick of tangled earbuds (as we all are), created a way to make things easier. The separated cables leading to the individual earbuds can be zipped together, much like a resealable Ziploc bag. More »
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Sennheiser's Fancy HD Cans Hit $100, Ride Spinnaz
A lot of Audiophiles, and more often just beat junkies, swear by Senn's headphones. Their product line, though, is a little light in the middle, where most people actually shop. Hence the HD 4x8 series, which graciously starts at $100. More »
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JBL/Roxy Headphones Won’t Make You a Better Surfer, But Look Cool and Sound Good
Taking a note from Vivienne Tam and HP's love affair, Roxy partnered with JBL to put out a line of audio gear designed "for women, by women." The neon headphones look sweet and pack solid sound. More »
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Creative Teases Luminous WoW Headset
It's not an official announcement but an announcement for an announcement to come. Later this week at Blizzcon, Creative will unveil their wireless World of Warcraft headset. And it glows. More »
#headphones

Bose Quietly Updates Its QuietComfort Noise-Canceling Headphones (With Ears-On)
Ok, so the QuietComfort 15s look almost exactly like the pair of QuietComfort 2s you used that one time you had enough miles to fly business class, and they still cost $300, but you'll have to trust me: Something's changed. More »
#audio

iHMP5U Headphones Transform to Blow Ears, Minds
We don't want to call it cheating, but headphones that can double as speakers? Doesn't this sort of paradox generally open a black hole that swallows Earth? More »
#questionoftheday

Would You Classify Yourself As An Audiophile?
Dr. Dre's attempt to reconstruct the "entire digital music ecosystem" has me thinking about the discerning group of consumers that drink sound in like a connoisseur with a fine wine. In other words, audiophiles. More »
#surfing

Laird Hamilton: Why I Surf With Music
Laird Hamilton is as tech savvy as surfers get, using jet skis, kites and hydrofoils to have more fun on the waves. Here are his first experiences with waterproof music, and his discovery of H2O Audio earphones and iPod cases: More »
#accessories

Attract Cute Japanese Girls With Thanko's Fuzzy Cat Ear Headphones
These fuzzy-wuzzy, kitten-tastic headphones might not get you much action in general, but they're sure to attract plenty of underage Japanese girls while giving you an excuse to take your furry fetish public. [Thanko via BoingBoing] More »
#imagecache

Coconut Headphones Are Built for the Beach
Perfect for those stranded on deserted islands or just anyone who wants to feel more tropical, this DIY headphone mod was crafted from coconut husks and some twine for an authentic beach style and questionable acoustics. [Daugibach via MAKE]
#accessories

Splitterbot Headphone Splitter Makes Sharing Music Even Cuter
Some gadgets scream out for an adorability upgrade, like netbooks or Roombas. Headphone splitters aren't exactly one of them, but Splitterbot is too cute to deny. More »
#skype

The Like, Official Skype Headset
Everybody's getting into hardware lately, so it's not shocking Skype has its own headset. The idea is that it's cheap (under $25) and USB powered, so your Skype calls don't sounded like blended kitties. [Skype via TechCrunch]
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Klipsch S4i In-Ear Headset Features Apple's Mic and Remote System
If you are looking for an alternative to Apple in-ear headphones, Klipsch is happy to oblige with their new S4i model. Like Apple's version, it includes an integrated microphone and three button remote. More »
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Shure SRH Over-the-Ear Headphones for People Who Don't Like Brain Tickling
I've tried in-ear headphones and I just can't stand them. That's why I walk around like an 80s DJ nowadays, with big over-the-ear muffs and Rick James t-shirt. That's why Shure wasn't on my list of potential headphones until today. More »
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The Best Headphones Ever?
That's what Cnet's resident audiophile Steve Guttenberg says about the WooAudio WES Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier and Stax SR-007 Mk2 Electrostatic Headphone. A $7000 mouthful, but hey, it's cheaper than $100,000 speakers. Read why they'll "dazzle your ears" here: [Home Entertainment]
#gaming

Razer Moray+ Gaming Headset Has Mic Dongles for DSi, DS Lite and PSP
Razer's original Moray headphones were good for $40—Moray+ adds a mic and has dongles so you can mouth-breathe into your PSP or DSi/DS Lite for $60. But, uh, how often do you wanna do that? [Razer]
#thriller

Michael Jackson Thriller Headphones Have Dual Meanings Now
These Michael Jackson Thriller headphones are pretty fantastic cause, well, they're Thriller headphones, but the graveyard imagery might be a little bit too soon. Still, awesome. More »
#monster

Monster Turbine Pro Earbuds Earwax On
Monster's followup to their decent Turbine buds—Turbine Pro—show they're more betterer with gold trim. Listening to them immediately after the Turbines, they definitely sounded better—richer, better balanced, with more presence, kinda like going from Shure's SE110s to SE115s. More »
#gaming

Creative's Fatal1ty-Branded MKII Headset Won't Make You a Better Gamer, but It Probably Sounds Nice
Creative says their Fatal1ty Gaming Headset is professional grade gaming equipment, with 40mm neodymium drivers and 20-20,000 Hz range. Respectable specs, sure, but I'm not sure it will transform you into a headshot god. More »
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And Women Claim Size Doesn't Matter
They're all like "it's about the quality of the sound, not the size!" and then you catch then at the Beatlemania exhibition in Hamburg and they break your heart. More »
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Q-Sound Solar Bluetooth Headphones Are Pleasingly Future-y
I've got to give this Q-Sound headphone concept from Shepeleff Stephen top marks for its design. Not only does it look great, it is also innovative in its use of solar technology. More »
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Stick This Wiener in Your Ear
If you want to be quirky and different—or you're just a wiener lover—these $13 headphones make it look like you've got a really long wiener running through your head. [Product Page via NerdApproved]
#earbuds

Denon AH-NC600 Earbuds Cancel Noise, Right Down To Touched Cables
Denon has announced the AH-NC600—their first foray into noise canceling earbuds. They claim this new model can reduce ambient noise by 99% while delivering high quality sound. More »
#questionoftheday

Speakers or Headphones (aka Are You Ashamed Of Your Music)?
Some people don't care how others perceive them—like my neighbor. He likes to blare jazz and crap 70's rock on the weekends. If that were me, I would be using headphones. More »
#stereobluetoothheadset

Kindly Check Out this JABRA HALO STEREO BLUETOOTH HEADSET...
Assalamualaikum, this is the JABRA HALO STEREO BLUETOOTH HEADSET, an esteemed product that lets you impress cleverly and wire-free! More »
#lightningreview

Shure SE115 In-Ear Headphones Review: The New Top Buds
Shure's SE110 earbuds emerged victorious in last summer's in-ear headphone battlemodo, delivering great sound quality and value. Now the new, improved SE115s have arrived, promising superior bass handling over its predecessor. Do they meet expectations? More »
#robotrock

Daft Punk's Bluetooth Headphones Are the Bluetooth Headphones I Want
Nokia recently asked for Bluetooth headset designs inspired by a certain song; this is what G. Smith presented after listening to "Robot Rock" a few dozen times. R. Kelly and Michael Jackson are also well-represented. More »
#headsets

Sanwa Throat Mic, For Your Very Tactical Cellphone Conversations
Special forces may use throat mics to coordinate near-silent attacks on enemy bases, but Sanwa wants to bring all that convenience to your next supermarket run. More »
#ipodshuffle

V-Moda Announces Their Own iPod Shuffle-Compatible Headphones
They join Etymotics, Klipsch, Monster and Scoche, who announced theirs yesterday. Theirs should support the newest shuffles, plus the latest MacBooks and nanos.

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