
Pioneer Japan today introduced the Color Mimi or SE-CL17 series of colorful earphones. These earphones have a diameter of 9mm while delivering a playback frequency of 20Hz – 15kHz with an impedance of 16Ω. The Mimi is available only in Japan for 1850 Yen or around $ 20. [Newlaunches]

Sony Japan has announced DR-BT101 Bluetooth headphones and DR-BT100CXP ear canal earphones. Both devices feature Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, A2DP and HFP/HSP protocol for use with mobile phones. Other important features include a microphone and basic controls for receiving / canceling phone call, noise and echo cancellation. The DR-BT101 headphones also offers basic controls for the music player. You can recharge its battery using USB port. The Sony DR-BT101 and DR-BT100CXP will be released in Japan on February 20, 2009. The headphones will be available in black or white whereas the earphones will be available in blue or pink. Both gadgets retail for around $78. One more picture after the jump. [Impress] More

Here are new fresh and colorful earphones from Green House. Dubbed as the Angel and Devil, these earphones are available in five color variations including yellow, blue, black, red, and pink. You can grab these earphone for $34.56. [Geek Stuff 4 U]

Dr. Dre comes back with a new pair of Beats in-ear buds that deliver sound so big, so that you’ll think you’ve got speakers in your ears. Priced at $150 a pair, these headsets are the tangle-free cables that use flattened wires, ensuring they don’t lock together in tight knots when you pack them. [Apple Store]

Kenwood today rolled out the KH-C311 earphones that provide a frequency response of 20-20,000Hz, a sound pressure level of 95dB/mW, an impedance of 16Ω, and comes with 9mm neodymium drivers. The earphones are currently available only in Japan for approx. 3000 Yen. Each purchase comes with mobile phone plug adapter. [Akihabara]

Hitachi Maxell has rolled out its HP-NC20.IPS earphones today. These earphones provide the noise-cancellation technology that is able to cancel up to 20dB of noise. The Hitachi Maxell HP-NC20.IPS Earphones are compatible with 4G iPods, 1G and 2G iPod touches. Just remember that it will reduce battery life by up to 66% when connected. The Hitachi Maxell HP-NC20.IPs will be released in Japan from December 12th onwards for $80. [CrunchGear]

Audio-Technica has unveiled their new winter collection earphones that come in the form of the ATH-CK100 and ATH-CKM50. These earphones use a triple driver system and claims to be the smallest IEM three-drivers on the market today. Priced at around €450, the Audio-Technica ATH-CK100 is made with a titanium housing, and offers a frequency response of 20Hz-18kHz, an impedance of 23Ω, and a sound pressure level of 113dB. Meanwhile, the Audio-Technica ATH-CKM30 provides a frequency response of 14Hz-24, 10.7mm driver units, a sound pressure level of 104dB, and an impedance of 16Ω. Available in Black, Brown, Red, Orange, and White, both earphones will be launched on November 21st, 2008. [Akihabara]

I can say that most of us can’t buy these diamond-studded earphones from London-based DEOS. The earphones are available in three variants including the diamond studded, Swarovski crystals, and the aluminum encrusted. The diamond-encrusted earphones are the most expensive one with a price tag of $60,000. [Moodiereport]

The Pioneer CLX50 earphones come equipped with flexible nozzles that allows you to move them in just about any direction you like for superior comfort. The 13.5mm driver provides 105 dB sensitivity, frequency response of 5Hz – 24,000Hz, and an impedance of 16 ohms. Available in black, white and brown, the Pioneer CLX50 earphones will be released in November this year for €50. [Akihabara]

The super.fi 5 — not to be confused with the super.fi 5 Pro or EB models — fills a gap in UE’s lineup between the super.fi 4 and the 5 Pro, hitting the $170 price point. The super.fi 5 has only a single driver per earpiece; it manages to produces good sound, but not at the level of the dual-driver super.fi 5 Pro. UE’s cables feel sturdy, and their rigidity and cable slider keep them from tangling too easily. For an extra $20, you can get the super.fi 5vi, which has an inline module that sends/ends calls and controls music and video on some cell phones, including the iPhone. [DigitalTrends]