November 21, 2014

Bang & Olufsen's Less Costly BeoPlay H2 Headphones Are A Thing Of Beauty

November 21, 2014/ Nir Schneider

If you've got an expensive taste for quality and fashion, you'd be more than happy to know that you'll now be able to get your hands on the uniquely designed BeoPlay H2 headphones. High-end audio connoisseur Bang & Olufsen has introduced a more affordably priced pair of quite stylish looking, portable on-ear headphones that offer a similar level of premium build quality and design as its larger over-the-ear BeoPlay H6 headphones.

The new BeoPlay H2 offer B&O's signature superior natural sound clarity using custom tuned 40mm drivers, and feature a flexible adaptive headband that automatically adjusts to fit your head, durable lightweight polycarbonate composite frame textured to look like aluminum and covered in rugged textile fabric designed to evoke a familiar clothing-like feel while genuine padded lamb skin leather ear cushions provide a comfortable and sound-isolating listening experience. Unlike the more expensive BeoPlay H6 headphones, Bang & Olufsen's new BeoPlay H2 aren't made from any metal materials, but do feature a detachable and interchangeable audio cable with an in-line remote and microphone for music playback control and headset functionality.

September 18, 2013

JBL Announces Synchros Line Of On-Ear, Over-Ear Headphones

September 18, 2013/ Nir Schneider

JBL has really stepped up is game today with the introduction of its new Synchros line of on-ear and over-ear headphones that consists of two powered over-ear headphones - the S700 (right), S500 as well as an on-ear pair called the S300 (left). Notably however, is JBL's flagship S700 headphones which are said to offer professional sound performance, robust build quality and comfort with a $350 price tag. The S700 feature a die-cast aluminum frame, acoustic ear cup design with leather cushions and woven cordura accents, LiveStage DSP for a life-like soundstage, 50mm drivers with JBL's proprietary PureBass technology that deliver deep, rich lows, detachable audio cable with an in-line 3-button remote and mic, and a built-in rechargeable battery to power all that hardware and technology. Surprisingly though, none of JBL's new headphones have active noise-cancellation. Jump past the break for the full details on each pair.

September 05, 2013

Harman Kardon Outs Soho Headphones Dipped In Chic European Design, Quality Sound

September 05, 2013/ Nir Schneider

Harman Kardon has unveiled its latest headphones today, the $200 Soho on-ear headphones. The Soho are a more portable version of the company's outstanding CL on-ear headphones that can fold down flat to save space, and feature smaller 30mm drivers compared to the 40mm drivers housed inside the now discounted $160 CL headphones. Even though the Soho have smaller drivers in them, Harman Kardon promises they'll deliver the company's pedigree rich sounding bass and crystal clear highs that audiophiles will approve of. Designed with Harman Kardon's signature premium sophistication, the Soho are built with a stainless steel and stitched genuine leather headband while their rectangular ear cups have soft on-ear cushions for prolonged comfortable wearability.

Harman Kardon SOHO stereo headphones featuring a distinctive new look. Combining premium style in black, white or camel with a heritage of high-frequency clarity and stunning bass, Harman Kardon SOHO headphones are designed to appeal to the designer, as well as the audiophile, in everyone.

Harman Kardon's Soho headphones are available in a choice of detachable audio cables: a universal remote/mic for Android users, or an Apple iOS- compatible remote/mic for iPhone users. They're offered in a choice of black, white and camel flavors for $200, are now available for pre-order and will ship in early November.

May 03, 2012

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Headphones Offer Stylish Audiophile Sound

May 03, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Bowers & Wilkins has revealed a third member of its insanely good sounding headphone and in-ear lineup, the P3 headphones. The P3 are on-ear style headphones and are a smaller, more portable version of the P5 that we reviewed. The P3 have a lightweight aluminum and rubber coated construction and feature a collapsible design, custom tuned drivers, soft memory foam ear cushions for all-day comfort designed with an improved special acoustic fabric for better sound isolation and sonic perfection, two included detachable cables - one with in-line headset and playback control functionality for iPhone.

The Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones are expected to launch in June and will be available in black and white for $200