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ces 2008
Audio Technica's ATH-ESW9 Cans Give You Wood
The ATH-ESW9 Sovereign Wood Headphones, by Audio Technica, are constructed from the finest of fine, Japanese Hokkaido cherry tree wood. They have 42mm neodymium magnet drivers encased in fiberglass, a gold plated mini plug and a sensitivity of 103dB.
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Cable Wrap; Clever, Good Looking, Mess Cleaning And Single
Unfortunately, like acne on a pubescent teenager's face, wired headphones are still ubiquitous. Also, unless you are a silhouette in an iPod commercial, they look like crap too. Audio-Technica has released a primitive solution called the Cable Wrap. The Cable Wrap consists of a double clip design; one to attach to your lapel or penis and another to get that wired mess in order. Available in five non-offensive colors, the $7.72 asking price is a steal. Given the cool, simple design, we certainly would not mind having it adorn our flabby man-breasts. As soon as we have saved up our wages, we shall be queuing. [Random Good Stuff].
home entertainment
Columino Speakers Float on Air, Empty Your Wallet
They may look like a secret Wii accessory we haven't seen, but these floating bowling pins are actually desktop speakers. They're held up by a thin spine/rod which you can only see from behind to give the illusion that they're floating in air. The speakers shoot audio straight into the circular base, which Audio-Technica says helps spread the sound. Here's the catch, they only deliver 1.7 watts yet cost 200 bones. I don't care how cool these bowling pins look, 1.7 watts does not equal $200. More »
peripherals
NYT Looks at Digitizing Your Vinyl
LP to MP3 stories are as old as the digital format itself. Instead of the standard old "How To" story, NYT takes a look at two new turntables that make the task a cinch, judging them and recommending the best.More »
portable media
Audio-Technica ATH-EQ330 Headphones
Audio-Technica is releasing its ATH-EQ330 clip-on headphones in Japan this November. While they might not look as attractive as some of the company's previous headphones, these do have a number of features that might interest those who wish to replace their dreadful Apple earbuds, but not for an arm and a leg. More »
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