Headphone News

CNet have a review of the stunning looking V-Moda Vibe headphones and fortunately, they think they’re great.

As would be expected from V-Moda, CNet reckon the Vibe sound great, despite a sometimes over powering bass range. The reviewer also shares my opinion on the looks of these earbuds though does have some doubts over the comfort of the buds.

Rating these headphones at a very good 7.7 out of 10, CNet certainly like these $101 earphones.

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Here’s the perfect example of a good idea done badly, the RWC NeoTune headphones with built-in iPod Nano dock.

Similar to the much better executed m-Tune-N, the NeoTune is only compatible with second-generation iPod Nano’s and has no other inputs making it an extremely specialized purchase. Plus it makes your iPod extremely easy to steal.

Available in Japan from the 1st of December costing 4980 Yen (around $43), the NeoTune is available in black or white. If you’re willing to wait, a presumably much more practical iPod Shuffle version is due to be released soon.

[Found via Gizmodo]

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JVC are to bring their previously Japan only HP-NC80 noise canceling headphones to the rest of the world under the slightly modified HA-NC80 moniker.

Featuring the same folding design, the HA-NC80’s also retain the HA-NC80’s two-band noise reducing capabilities. Put simply, this will allow the cans to filter out either a wide range of frequencies (like the sound of a jet engine) or a narrow band (like the sounds you’d hear in a bus or train). Of course, noise cancelation requires power, in this case a single AAA battery.

The JVC HA-NC80 noise reducing headphones will be available in December for a very reasonable $59.95.

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When I first saw the FCC pre-release details of the Etymotic ety.8 Bluetooth headphones I was amazed such a respected company could create such an ugly pair of headphones - now I’m shocked that they’re going to actually release them with the same design.

Assuming you can get over the Uhura stylings, the ety.8 headphones support both A2DP and AVRC Bluetooth profiles allowing them to pair with most Bluetooth enabled devices. There’s also a special iPod version (isn’t there always?) that comes with a adaptor to allow you to control your iPod from the buttons on the earpiece. Uniquely, the supplied adaptor (dubbed the Etymotic 8.Mate) allows you to control the volume of the iPod using the headphones while still keeping the volume display on the iPod in sync. I’ve got a feeling I should be more impressed by that…

Rather nicely, Etymotic are also including a leather carry case and an assortment of replacement earbuds for your money.

Available in early December, the Etymotic ety.8 will cost $199 for the standard model or $299 with the iPod adaptor included.

[Found via Engadget]

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Although the Arriva Active Wear headphones are one of the strangest looking headphones I’ve seen lately, I have to admit they really do look like they’ll live up to their bold claim to stay in place better than any other headphones.

Designed for use in extreme sports like mountain biking, snowboarding and trail running these headphones are deigned to work like a spring to stay close to your head (their official site includes a movie of them in use on a trampoline).

They also claim to be extremely comfortable due to their ability to mold to your head shape but I can’t help thinking they would get sore after prolonged use. Maybe I just have a large head?

Available now in a wired version for $30 with wireless and high-end versions due to follow.

[Found via CrunchGear]

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Gadget Candy have reviewed the Bose Quiet Comfort 3 noise-canceling and have given them an excellent 4 out of 5.

In common with previous reviews, it’s Bose’s noise-canceling technology that impresses the most, although Gadget Candy do have some issues with the bass-heavy sound of these headphones.

Overall, it’s another positive review for these headphones that shows that Bose continue to lead the field in noise-cancelation.

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Just in time for winter, and the Christmas gift season, Lobz have released a pair of ear warmers with built in headphones, the Lobz Audio Ear Warmers.

Incorporating Gore’s excellent Windstopper fabric, these stereo headphones should keep your ears warm no matter what the weather. Buy them now in brown or pink for only $30.

[Found via Gizmodo]

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Following on from their successful d-Jays earphones, Swedish manufacturor Jays have announced a budget version, the j-Jays.

Costing around €50, the j-Jays are around half the price of their predecessor but still pack in the same noise-isolating technology. They also promise excellent bass from their 9mm dynamic driver.

As standard, the j-Jays come with a 60cm cable with a 90cm extension included as well as 4 sizes of silicon rubber sleeves to fit any ear.

The black model will be available in December with the iPod friendly white version due to follow in January.

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Music too loud? Too dumb to turn down the volume? Then get yourself a pair of iHearsafe Volume Limiting Headphones.

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Just in case last weeks clip-on earbud/earring hybrid wasn’t crazy enough, N.Tech have gone one better by announcing two new bone-conducting headphones.

The NVP100 and NVP200 aren’t the first set of bone conducting headphones I’ve came across but they are the most purple. If you can get over the looks and are actually interested in using these, they work by vibrating the sound straight into your auditory nerve via the skull. Surely that should be enough to put anyone off?

Once again, I doubt these will see the light outside of Korea.

[Found via Engadget]

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