Monster Inspiration Headphones Can Inspire Us All With Modern Beauty

After the recent news of Monster and Beats ending their partnership with one another, Monster looks like it is heading towards the right direction in terms of designing good looking headphones. Monster has revealed a few new headphones at CES 2012 including the Diamond Tears headphones that we've reported before Monster's own introduction. But Monster's Inspiration headphones have caught our attention more than anything else so far featuring a more robust exterior design than of its Nokia branded Purity HD headset headphones and Monster's iconic red and blue accents indicating left from right. 

These are also the company's first over-ear, active noise-canceling headphones. Monster's Inspiration headphones feature part metal construction for durability, detachable flat tangle-free cable, Control Talk in-line remote control and mic which is compatible with most smartphones, foldable design and include a hard shell case. The Inspiration headphones are said to deliver pure and powerful music reproduction, with a trendsetting “fashion-forward” twist interchangeable headbands in a multitude of different colors and materials. The bold new concept in headphone design lets users express themselves by changing headbands, transforming the entire look and feel to suit style preferences for any day, mood or occasion.

Available with either a titanium or pearl white finish, as well as a special Silver Limited Edition version, Inspiration over-ear headphones will begin shipping in spring for $279.95. Additionally, “Inspiration Lite” on-ear headphones will be available in June in pearl white for $229.95. The interchangeable headbands will be available separately, with eight different styles to choose from initially. Each band will cost $29.95.

Monster & Beats End Their Expensive Relationship

Monster has officially announced the end of its partnership with Beats audio. Until today, Monster has been manufacturing Beats audio products and has had a hand in the design under a licence agreement with Beats, but due to disputes over financial terms and credit, will no longer manufacture Beats products. The Beats brand is part owned by Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen records Chairman Jimmy Lavine, and only last year acquired by HTC to be put into good use in their smartphones and other gadgets. Monster already has a strong presence in the headphone market with its own gear and will continue to build the Monster brand with newly released offerings that have been revealed at CES 2012, and at more affordable price points than its now rival, Beats audio.

AiAiAi Announces Capital Headphones

Danish audio brand AiAiAi, most known for its TMA-1 headphones, has announced of a new pair of headphones dubbed the Capital. Continuing AiAiAi's ultra modern design philosophy, the Capital headphones have an aesthetically pleasing urban influenced design featuring a 3-button remote control and mic and a flexible and foldable build made out of reinforced nylon with fiberglass and lightweight rubber that's built to withstand heavy, everyday use. 40mm dynamic drivers are said to deliver you with clear and crispy audio quality. Price and release date are yet to be announced. 

Monster's Unreleased Diamond Tears & Tranquility Headphones Leaked

Monster has quite a few unreleased headphones under its belt that were kept under wraps for months until now. We managed to discover two unreleased and unannounced headphones that are said to see the light of day this year. Last time is was the Beats Executive headphones, and now Diamond Tears and Tranquility headphones. Apparently Monster has collaborated with JYP Entertainment, a popular Asian pop record label to introduce a pair of noise-cancelling on-ear headphones called Diamond Tears. These are as over the top styled as Monster's Tron headphones with a unique, jewelry-like clear crystal design with tangle-free cable, foldable ear cup design and are said to have super accurate and detailed sound reproduction. 

Next up is Monster's titanium colored Tranquility headphones that have an over-ear design and described to have superior audiophile sound quality. The Tranquility headphones feature sound-isolating ear cups, dual input and output plugs, external active noise-cancellation with a built-in rechargeable battery and a fold flat to fit inside the included carrying case. Obviously we don't have an official release date, but we do know that the Diamond Tears headphones are expected to be sold at $250 while the Tranquility headphones will sell for $400.

Beats By Dr. Dre Studio Color Headphones Get Splashed With Color (Video)

Well look at what we have here, Beats By Dr. Dre has just released its first ever commercial featuring the new line of limited edition Studio Color headphones starring some seriously good Dubstep music courtesy of Nero, Dr. Dre himself and a whole lot of color splashing into faces in ultra slow motion for terrific eye candy. Video down below! Many Studio headphones were harmed in the making. 

Urbanears Out Plattan Quilted Edition Headphones

Swedish headphone maker Urbanears has introduced a new model to its Plattan series of colorful and modern on-ear headphones called the Quilted Plattan. The Plattan Quilted on-ear headphones are a part of Urbanears' Editions line of special models with new exterior changes with the same old interior specs. The Plattan Quilted features a padded headband and more comfortable ear cushions wrapped in an all-over quilted stitching, just like the kind you’d find on your favorite winter jacket. They're also collapsible for portability and feature an inline remote and mic with a tangle-resistant fabric cord. You can pick these up right now for $80.