Get your earphones as clean as they were when you first bought them (unless you got them used), with the new Sensaphonics Dry & Store Zephyr cleaning system. The system effectively evaporates water, sweat, and body oil, as well as dries up earwax that can hinder the performance of in-ear monitors and earphones. Hooray.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Sensaphonics Web site.
KRK Systems announced a new line of accessories and replacement parts for the KNS Series of headphones (the KNS8400 and KSN6400). These accessories extend headphone life and provide the wearer with more options to accommodate a range of monitoring applications.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official KRK Systems Web site.
Updated with comfy new ear pads, a better headphone and cable, and cooler packaging, the new Fostex TH-5 and TH-7 headphones are ideal for extended use in project studios.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Fostex Web site.
Tesla technology and professional monitoring come together for Beyerdynamic's new DT 1350 headphones. A compact over-ear headphone for any environment, the DT 1350 offers engineers, musicians, and DJs a balanced, accurate sound.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Beyerdynamic Web site.
Announced by Alesis, DMPhones are new sound isolating headphones ideal for studio and electronic drummers who want to practice and play without having to turn up the volume.
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Shure's new SE215 Sound Isolating Earphones feature a Dynamic MicroDriver and a detachable cable. Designed to deliver detailed sound with enhanced bass with outstanding isolation and comfort, the SE215s are ideal for both live performance and critical listening.
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DJ headphones and reference headphones will be coming your way this spring. Shure introduced two new professional headphones to the SRH line -- the SRH550DJ for DJ and personal listening use, and the SRH940 for critical listening, studio monitoring, and mastering.
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Designed to be both tekky and fashionable, Fanny Wang's new On-Ear headphones feature 40 mm titanium drivers, a built-in DuoJack inline splitter (so two people can listen at the same time), and the fun name "Fanny Wang."
CAD added two new headphones to its line of professional ear-wear: the MH310 studio headphones and the DH100 drummer Isolation headphones. Both carry low Street prices (below $70).
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official CAD Audio Web site.
Marshall introduced the Major and Minor, two headphone models that match the looks and styling of Marshall amps and accommodate those wanting either a headband type or in-ear model.
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Champions of high-quality, low-cost recording gear Audio Technica were at AES 2010 with a pair of new models targeted at the recording hobbyist on a budget. The AT2021 pencil condenser is the perfect companion to the popular AT2020 large-diaphragm, side-address mic, and the ATHM10 represent a new price-performance benchmark for tracking, mixing, and casual listening.
Hear your music the way it's supposed to sound, with the new KRK Systems KNS-6400 and KNS-8400 headphones. Both lightweight models feature an advanced transducer design, accurate sonic reproduction, a comfortable feel, and more.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official KRK Systems Web site.
If you are in need of ear buds that are fancier than the standard fare, check out V-Moda's Vibrato earphones, featuring durable metal construction, a geometric design (rather than a circular one), comfortable hybrid silicone ear tips, and more.
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With these Roland CS-10EM Binaural Microphones/Earphones, stealth recording has never been stealthier. GW Reviewer Peck, Nick Peck is ready with an in-depth debriefing. Eyes only, of course.
For under $60, you can get Audio-Technica's new ATH-M10 professional monitor headphones, said to offer clear and accurate sound quality, a comfortable design, and more for project studios, home studios, and critical music listening.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Audio-Technica Web site.
For the Xone range, Allen & Heath has introduced its XD-40 monitoring headphones. Compact and lightweight, this set features a closed-cup design, a 90-degree swivel earpiece, and more.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Allen & Heath Web site.
With no wires or interference, Sennheiser's new PX 210 BT portable mini headphone has a clear transmission range of up to 33 feet away from the audio source.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Sennheiser Web site.
For everyone who wants a pair of decent headphones (not ear buds) to tuck easily into a messenger bag, Hosa Technology has released the HDC-800 Dynamic Stereo Headphones. This pair is said to be cushy, comfortable, and convenient to carry.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Hosa Technology Web site.
Made to fit your your ears, the Sensaphonics 3MAX earphones feature triple-drivers and soft-gel, see-through silicone earpieces that provide a clear wax detection meter and a way to see all the inner electronics in action.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Sensaphonics Web site.
The RH-5 is the latest addition to Roland's extensive lineup of headphones, offering high-performance drivers, padded earcups, a built-in conversion plug, and more.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Roland Web site.
Ultrasone did the only thing it could to revamp its already mastered set of Edition 8 headphones -- the company blinged out the earcups with expensive precious metals and ceramic inlays.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Ultrasone Web site.
For aspiring DJs, Denon DJ has whipped up the DN-HP500 pair of professional, entry-level DJ headphones, which offer clean audio, mega power, and silver ear cups that look like fancy chrome wheels.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Denon DJ Web site.
Need the skinny on the new Shure Professional Headphone series? So did we, so we went to the source at the AES show. Each of the four new models is described and compared in this helpful video.
Although the words "cute" and "headphones" appear to be a blasphemy when paired together, we can make an exception for the Lowrider cans that are actually extremely cute and commercial-friendly. Set to be released this holiday season, Skullcandy's Paul Frank Lowriders feature the little animal friends normally seen on T-shirts and stickers, on the ear cups.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Skullcandy Web site.
New Shure SRH750D headphones are sure to please DJs in need of lots of bass and and max power handling. Up the bass and mix comfortably with this pair, which has all the practical features you need, like 90-degree swivel ear cups, replaceable parts, a long coiled cable, and more.
Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Shure Web site.
Ultrasone scraps the '70s orange shag rug look of the previous HFI-Series headphone and reintroduces it with an upscale, black and silver polished touch. Sounds fancy.
Offsite Link: To learn more, visit the official Ultrasone Web site.
Who will watch the Watchmen? We bet the BPHS1 stereo headset with its sidekick Dynamic Boom will keep tabs on them just fine and possibly sneak into their house to open a can of beans.
Offsite Link: To learn more, visit the official Web site for Audio-Technica.
Headphones are great alternatives to near-field monitors when doing your mixes but some individuals would like to have smaller options that have professional merit. The Monster Turbine PRO in-ear speakers deliver that professional design the Monster name carries.