
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]

Sony updates its N.U.D.E. EX Earphone Series with the new MDR-EX500SL and MDR-EX300SL. These earphones features the multi-layer diaphragm technology that produces high-resolution sound and hybrid silicon earbuds that offers users a more comfortable and secure fit. The Sony MDR-EX500SL offers a frequency response of 5Hz-25,000Hz, a sound pressure level of 106dB/mW, an impedance of 16Ω, and features Neodymium 13.5mm drivers. Meanwhile, the MDR-EX300SL has a frequency response of 5Hz-24,000Hz, a sound pressure level of 105dB/mW, an impedance of 16Ω, and features Neodymium 13.5mm drivers. [Akihabara]

Here is a cool new earphone concept that was designed by Yoonsang Kim. This extraordinary earphone design fits comfortably in your ear and can easily loop together around your neck when not in use to prevents bacterial growth which is 700 times more concentrated in regular ear buds. Find out more detailed pictures after the jump to get more details. [Yanko] Read more

Here is the BI-BUGEAR, which is the insect ear phone collection from Brightonnet Japan. Available in red or pink colored ladybugs on the earbuds, the earphones are scheduled to go on sale in Japan from July 14th 2008 for 1200 Yen or approx. $12. [Product Page] Read more

Maxell Japan today announced the HP-CN11 or also known as the Crystal jewelry earphones. Available in 10 colors, these earphones are encrusted with a large Swarovski crystal and feature a elliptical over shaped port which fits easily is comfortable and provides sound insulation. The HP-CN11 offers frequency zone of 20Hz – 22kHz and an impedance of 16Ω. The Maxell HP-CN11 earphones will be released in Japan on July 25th, 2008 for 2500 Yen or around $25. [Product Page]

Green House will make pigs fly with their new Pigbuds. These little fellas will provide atleast decent sound quality while you listen to your fav tunes. Be prepared to shell out about ¥1,280 or $12 for these barnyard earphones. [Impress]

Japan manufacturer Panasonic has decided to release their new RP-HJE900 earphones on June 15th, 2008. These earphone utilities Zirconia, a material generally used in the manufacture of fake diamonds which should suppresses sound distortion. Sound pressure sensitivity is around 100dB/mW, and frequency response is 6Hz–28 KHz (Impedance: 26Ω). The Panasonic RP-HJE900 also features removable cables. No word on pricing so far. [Akihabara] Read more

Korean company iFeelU today introduced their new earphone called the EX2. The headsets feature built-in rumble motors that provides “a home theater environment in your ears.” The EX2 will be released in the US market sometime in the near future. [Crave/CNet]

Sony Japan has unveiled the lightweight MDR-AS100W earphones. Weighing at just 25 grams, the earphones has a 60 cm long extension cord and utilities a CCAW voice coil which offers a sensitivity of 105dB/mW, playback frequency zone of 8Hz – 25kHz. and impedance of 16Ω. Its stereo mini connector is also gold plated. Sony will release the MDR-AS100W earphones in Japan from April 21 for 12,390 Yen or approx. $120. [Sony]