Jarba Debuts Revo Wireless & Wired Headphones

Jabra is most known for its Bluetooth headsets and speakerphones, and today it has announced its new line of wired and wireless stereo on-ear headphones including a pair of in-ears for good measure. Jabra's Revo and Revo Wireless Bluetooth headphones both emphasis on durability and portability with a collapsible aluminum frame construction, steel hinges and a shatter-proof flexible headband. The Revo and Revo Wireless feature Dolby Digital Plus audio processing technology said to provide enhanced rich, full-spectrum sound.

The latest suite of stereo headphones will excite and impress pop and rock enthusiasts who want massive, high-definition sound clarity as well as serious jazz and classical audiophiles looking to take their favorite recordings to another level of performance and sophistication.

What sets the Revo Wireless apart from its corded sibling are the on-cup call and music playback controls using a "turntable touch control" surface and NFC integration for easy tap-to-pair. On the corded model, you'll have a fully featured 3-button remote and mic.

The small but tough Jabra Vox in-ear headphones are also built from premium materials, feature Dolby Digital Plus audio processing, come with tangle-free reinforced cables with in-line controls and mic, and are thoroughly tested for ultimate durability and performance. Jabra hasn't released any pricing details as of yet, but we know that its new line of headphones will be available in Q2.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

French Designed Aedle VK-1 Headphones Up The Ante

These headphones make us bite our fist they're so beautiful. The VK-1 headphones by the French brand Aedle, are a masterpiece of elegance and passion for design. So much so that they will be offered for a limited pre-order run of just 400 pairs. After two years of development, the Parisian conceived VK-1 headphones are a finished pair of audiophile bliss. They feature a stunning aluminum body with a manganese steel headband that is covered with hand-sewn lambskin leather which is internally padded using liquid silicone. The protein foam ear cushions are too covered with rustic and supple animal skin.

Under the hood, the VK-1 run off of high-performance, custom made 40mm titanium-neodymium audio drivers. But that's not all the glamour of what makes the VK-1 an intriguing pair of cans. They also feature a high-end detachable 3.5mm Aramid fiber coated audio cable with an in-line remote and mic and passive bass enhancement vents. And the price isn't too pushy either for a pair of headphones which are assembled in France and make no compromise in quality at just $325. Think about it, that's about what you would pay for a pair of cheaply mass produced, plasticky Beats. You can also pre-order the VK-1 in a black carbon edition which features an all-black anodized matte finish for $360. See the makinf of Video after the jump!

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NuForce HP-800 Headphones Deliver Studio Performance For Less

Really good sounding, affordable headphones are hard to come by for obvious reasons. If there's one company that specializes in good sounding audio products that are reasonably priced, it's NuForce. After years of making in-ear headphones, speakers and headphone amps, NuForce has introduced its first pair of over-the-ear cans that offer professional sound quality at an affordable price. NuForce's new HP-800 are a $150 studio and audiophile-grade, over-ear headphones built with a sturdy aluminum frame and 40mm neodymium drivers tuned to deliver a wide dynamic range and life-like soundstage.

The HP-800 feature plush memory foam ear cushions designed to be comfortable for prolong listening sessions. NuForce says that it's relying on pricing its quality-made headphones at realistic price points in order to enhance its reputation for value and performance amongst audio enthusiast. NuForce's HP-800 headphones are available right now in black for $150.

  • Clear, rich and precise sound signature for natural warmth and visceral low end
  • Aluminum die-cast housing for minimized resonance and improved articulation
  • Concave body design for lifelike soundstaging and focused imaging
  • Precisely tuned, low-distortion 40mm neodymium drivers
  • Wide-range dynamic and flat frequency response
  • Breathable, skin-like ear-cups with memory foam inserts for comfortable extended use
  • Two removable cables for portable and studio use.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Hang Your Headphones On This Aluminum HeadStand

Have you got a great pair of expensive or high-end headphones that should be getting the care and attention they really deserve? Just Mobile listened to the requests of many audiophiles and casual listeners alike, and released the HeadStand. This is the most robust, commercial-grade aluminum desktop headphone stand we have seen so far. Just Mobile's new HeadStand simply lets you hang your headphones on it as if they were some showroom material for display. It also features a round bottom base with room to wrap excess cable around and out of sight. The HeadStand is available now for $50 and is compatible with all on-ear and over-ear headphone sizes.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Coloud Intros Boom, Knock, Pop Headphones

Coloud has introduced a new line of affordably priced, durable headphones constructed using minimal parts for a lighter weight and superior durability. Coloud's headphones include the over-ear Boom and on-ear Knock headphones, both feature a flat tangle-free cord with in-line mic and remote, a unique Zound Lasso 3.5mm pliable plug that bends and ties your wrapped cord when not in use, and 40mm dynamic drivers promise clear and distinct sound. Coloud's Boom and Knock headphones are designed using 3D ergonomics for ultimate comfort and come in a ton of contrasting color choices.

The company has also released a pair of in-ear headphones called the Pop that's said to deliver powerful bass with angled in-ear buds that will fit in your ear more comfortably. The Pop features the same flat tangle-free cable with the 3.5mm Zound Lasso plug, in-line remote and mic and 9mm dynamic drivers. The Pop, Knock and Boom are available now for $25, $30 and $40, respectively. 

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Razer Drops BlackShark Aviator-Inspired Gaming Headset

Razer is known for its extreme and unique naming and designing of gaming peripherals, and its latest gaming headset dubbed the BlackShark is no different in that regard. The BlackShark is an aviator-inspired gaming headset designed after those retro military helicopter headsets said to offer superior comfort and sound isolation thanks to giant over-ear, leatherette covered memory foam ear cups. The BlackShark features a long detachable and adjustable boom mic, 40mm drivers with enhanced bass response and a combined 3.5mm audio and mic plug with a splitter adapter for old school computers that use separate inputs. Razer's BlackShark lands later this month for $120.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

JayBird Freedom Sprint JF4 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Fitness-Proof

JayBird has released a revamped version of its JF3 Freedom buds we reviewed late last year dubbed the JF4 Freedom Sprint. The new and improved Freedom Sprint is a sweat-resistant, wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones with headset functionality that is nearly identical to its predecessor, albeit redesigned to be 40% smaller with a number of minor enhancements. JayBird taunts that it has improved every aspect with the Sprint like a softer tangle-free cable, smaller micro-USB port for charging, hidden notification LED, repositioned top-facing multi-function button for easier reach, enhanced mic for clearer voice conversations and emphasized warm, thumping bass without the fatiguing. Not the most impressive improvements might we add. We do like the new matte black finish compared to the glossy, fingerprint magnet original Freedom.

What hasn't improved is battery life. The Freedom Sprint's battery performance is reduced down to 4.5 hours of battery life from the 6 hours of the original Freedom headset due to the weight loss. JayBird's Freedom Sprint also feature the same secure fit ear cushions and isolating tips for better secure in-ear comfort no matter how hard you push yourself, and are now available for $129.