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For those of you who like to develop thick gunks of earwax listening to loud music, TweakTown has a review of Zalman ear-busters ZM-RS6F. Although it isn’t anything new (the original headphones has been around for a few years) Zalman has updated this latest model with an integrated USB sound card and a USB connector at the end of the cable. Check it out.
Here is the Frenzy Rumble Earphones from Takara Tomy. It is actually a normal round headphone with a retractable cord winder. However, this “Transformer headphone” can be transform to the robot with two legs, two hands and a head after you pull them out. The Frenzy Rumble Earphones retail for $45. Hit the jump to see more pics.
Upgrade your style with Skullcandy’s G.I. headphones, which come in a variety of styles from Desert Camo to Rasta, including a couple of military-inspired designs with bullets on the leather band. The speakers on these headphones are made of soft leather and swivel a full 90 degrees. The Skullcandy G.I. headphones is priced at $69.95.
Morito introduced their Audio Bone Aqua waterproof headphones in Wireless Japan 2007. The Audio Bone Aqua headphones adopt the bone conductor technology and waterproof protection that bring music to you no matter how bad the weather is. The sound is transmitted to the brain through vibrations in the bones and skin tissues. Sound vibrations can be sent directly to the cochlea through the skull. In addition, the headphones connect to your music player or mobile phone via wires. The company is now working on a Bluetooth version. Morito’s Audio Bone Aqua waterproof headphone will be available from August at around $80.
JVC claims that its new HA-NC250 noise canceling earphones are capable of eliminating up to 85% of background noise due to its noise cancellation circuitry. Each earpiece comes with a 40mm neodymium drive and can be folded flat for easy transportation. Priced at $199.95, the headphones feature a 4-foot detachable cord, a carry case, an adapter for use in planes, and a 0.25 inch adapter for compatibility with home or professional audio gear. The JVC HA-NC250 will be released this August. These would be perfect in class, where the professor’s lecture is getting in the way of your music experience.
If you like to run (or do any sport for that matter) listening to some tunes then you know darn well that a bad tune can kill your momentum instantly. To make sure all runners (and sportsmen and women alike) always have the right tune for their exercise Yahama came up with the BODiBEAT digital audio player. This smart gadget monitors your pulse and your speed rate and use the information to dynamically match the tunes to your pace. You can create custom training programs or use the preset programs and you can sync to your PC to see your training stats. With only 512MB flash memory and 12 hour batter life, it comes with quite a hefty tag at $299, but it might just be worth it if you’re too lazy to change your own tunes in need of an exercise boost.
The Aqua Bone waterproof bone conduction headphones from Morito Japan is available in four bright colors. These waterproof headphones touch the bone in front of the ear and transmit sounds by vibrations which are picked up the brain; which sounds like medieval torture, but apparently isn’t. The company is also working on a Bluetooth version. The Morito Bone Aqua will be available by August in Japan for $ 82.
Belkin just released this armband for the iPhone which helps you conserve pocket-space. Looks stylish enough to wear in public (even when you’re not working out), but it could easily go the way of the fanny pack, utilized only by Asian & European tourists. It’s on sale on the Belkin Website for $30.
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Sony Ericsson has announced its new handsfree kit, the stereo-capable Sony Ericsson HPM-83. It comes equipped with a strong and flexible neckband for stability. Weighing at just 52.6 grams, the device also offers a standard 3.5mm plug and has call handling keys for answering or rejecting incoming calls. Package includes the headset and a user guide. This gadget will hit the stores in Q3 2007.
En-tech from Korea announced their Vibe NVE-100 vibrating earphones at the SEK 2007. These earphones will retail for $110 in Korea.
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