The Audio-Technica AT355ST will turn your ordinary headphone into a headset. It is actually an inline 3.5-mm microphone that plugs in between your earphones and your PC or media player. The device also features a built-in microphone for users to record sound and voice on their audio player. Each purchase comes with a tie clip, so you can keep the microphone near your mouth, a 60cm of cord, and an earphone volume control. Available in black and white, the Audio-Technica AT355ST Microphone Earphone Adapter is now available at AudioCubes for $59.99. [Product Page]
JVC Japan will launch new in-ear headphones namely the JVC Cool Buz HA-FX15. Available in White, Red, Purple, Green, Black and Blue, these headphones provide an output of 106dB/1mW at 16-Ohms on a 10Hz to 23kHz frequency. The JVC Cool Buz HA-FX15 will be available in the US market very soon. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing so far. [JVC]
Shure is ready to launch a new headset for the iPhone/iPod in the form of the Shure SE115m+. The headset features a Remote + Microphone on the right earpiece wire that integrates a mic for making phone calls with a three button controller to control the iPhone or iPod. The Shure SE115m+ also incorporates the company’s Dynamic Micro Speaker II dynamic driver that delivers enhanced bass and detailed sound quality. Each purchase comes with multiple sizes of eartips and a carry case. The Shure SE115m+ sound isolating headset retails for $119.99. [Press Release]
Monster is famous for its high-quality audio equipment. The company has recently launched the Miles Davis Tribute high-performance in-ear headphones, which come in an individually numbered limited edition. Owners of these headphones will be able to enjoy the official 50th Anniversary boxed set of the artist’s album Kind of Blue, free of charge. The boxed set consists of music CDs, a DVD, a 24-page booklet, and a gold/brass finish inspired by Miles Davis’ trumpet. [Press Release]
Shure will rolled out a new pair of headphones in the form of the Shure SRH750DJ Professional DJ Headphones. These headphones come jam packed with a closed back design, padded ear cups that swivel 90 degrees, 50mm drivers, and a 10-ft. coiled cable. The Shure SRH750DJ Professional DJ Headphones will be launched in November 2009 for $149.99. [Shure]
Still remember the Soundblock external speaker from Elecom? The company will launch the LEGO Soundblock headphones in the Japanese market the near future. Priced at only $23, these headphones will be available in black, blue, red, white, pink and mixed colors. Stay tuned for more updates. [CrunchGear]
If swimming and istening to music are your hobbies, then you might need waterproof headphones that deliver highly accurate sound reproduction. H2O Audio has recently unveiled their new waterproof headphones for the mass market in the form of the H2O Audio Surge Pro. These headphones adopt the company’s patented waterproof technology allowing headphones to withstand heavy perspiration, rinsing after active use, and submersion to 12-ft underwater. The H2O Audio Surge Pro is priced at $99.99 each. [H2O Audio]
Ultrasone comes back with their latest headphones namely the HFI-2400. These headphone comes with 40mm gold-plated drivers and adopts Ultrasone’s S-Logic technology and MU Metal shielding to reduce the amount of magnetic radiation by up to 98% compared to standard headphones. The Ultrasone HFI-2400 also produces 70 Ohm impedance with a frequency range of 10Hz – 25kHz and a sound pressure level of 94dB. If you are interested, you can pre-order the Ultrasone HFI-2400 for $295 with shipment expected sometime in November 2009. Each purchase comes with a removable 3-meters cable with a 6.3mm gold-plated stereo plug, an Ultrasone demo CD and an exclusive velvet carrying bag. [TechConnect]
Elecom comes back to the headphones market by releasing the EHP-OH100 series aka. Sundries Contrast. Available in 7 different colors, these fashionable headphones feature a 30mm driver unit, a 30 Ohm impedance, an output of 104dB/1mW and works on a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency. GeekStuff4U sells the Elecom EHP-OH100 for 5,100 Yen or around $56. [Elecom]
Panasonic is back with its latest in-ear headphones called the RP-HJE600. Featuring 12.5mm sound drivers, these earphones work on a frequency zone of 6 to 26,000Hz and deliver an impedance of 16-Ohms. These earphones also come with a 24k gold plate 3.5mm connector and are available in a variety of colors including White, Black, Silver, Blue and Red. [Product Page via iTechNews]
