Monster Vektr On-Ear Headphones Are Designed By Diesel

Monster continues to impress us all with its uniquely designed headphones at CES 2012, this time its the Vektr headphones. Monster has teamed up with Diesel, not actor Van Diesel but the Italian fashion clothing brand, to create these trendy headphones that would go great with Batman's Tumbler tank. Sporting a rather industrialistic exterior, the Vektr are an on-ear pair of headphones that will set you back $250 - $280 and feature a silkscreen Mohican head on both ear cups which are tri-fold collapsible for portability, combined with touches of contrasting black, grey and brushed aluminum, as well as different finishes from shiny to rubberized matte.

Like all of Monster's recent releases, the Vektr headphones are equipped plush ear cups and flat tangle-free audio cable with in-line Control Talk remote and mic. Monster is expected to release its Vektr headphones by March. An in-ear version of the Vektr headphones are also expected to be released and will be priced at $150.

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.

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.

SMS Audio Opens Pre-Orders For SYNC And Street By 50 Headphones

SMS Audio has finally opened up the pre-ordering door to let eager 50 Cent hardcore fans hand over their hard earned cash for a pair of SMS By 50 headphones. You can now pre-order the Beats By Dr. Dre competitors - wired Street By 50 in both blue and black for $299.95 that feature an over-ear design, detachable tangle-free audio cable, ultra plush memory foam ear cushions and 40mm drivers for enhanced studio quality sound and of course enhanced bass. Can't get enough of that bass. 

And for the wireless folks, the SYNC By 50 headphones are also available to pre-order in both black and white for a cool $399.95 and also feature an over-ear design, wireless lossless audio quality with the ability to sync up to 4 pairs of headphones to a single audio source using the SYNC wireless adapter, full on-board music controls with bass boost (oh no, we hate bass boost!), passive noise-cancellation, built-in rechargeable battery and 40mm drivers. The SYNC By 50 headphones also include a detachable cable with an in-line mic for a wired connection. SMS Audio will start shipping within two weeks of placing your pre-order.