Headphones

Focal reveals the Clear reference headphones

Posted by Jack on in Audio/Video Gadgets, clear, clear headphones, clear reference headphones, focal, focal clear, Headphones, reference headphones

focal-clearAre you on the lookout for a brand new pair of headphones? If you have answered in the affirmative, then here you are with Clear, the reference headphones from Focal that is able to deliver high quality audio while making you look good wearing it. Focal is a leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer, and the Clear happens to arrive in a circum-aural open-back headphone design that targets audiophiles who are big on performance.

Sporting an ‘M’–shape aluminum/magnesium dome, it arrives equipped with a revolutionary copper voice coil which delivers remarkable dynamics across the audio spectrum. Not only that, the bass will always be controlled even at high volumes, while featuring exemplary linearity in the high-end. This new generation of perforated microfiber ear cushions will also ensure that the Clear’s open design remains as that, providing the headphones with a weightless and almost invisible feeling as if it is not even there.

Backed by three and a half decades of expertise, Focal’s ‘M’-shape inverted dome which is composed of an aluminum/magnesium alloy will deliver an ideal combination of lightness, rigidity and dampening. These traits in addition to an open-back design would enable listeners to feel as though they are using the best high-fidelity loudspeakers despite the fact that it is just a pair of reference headphones. Is it possible to say that this is magic at work? Apart from that, Clear will also offer a full range of connectors, including three different types of cables to ensure that users have the best solution ready at all times. The braided cotton sleeve alongside the 24 AWG oxygen free copper cable delivers low resistance to deliver sound with utmost transparency, while a pair of 3.5mm mono jack sockets located within the headphones can be locked to secure the connection of the cables.

Expect the Focal Clear reference headphones to retail for a whopping $1,499 per pair — not cheap at all, but the kind of quality delivered is mind blowing.

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The Ambie Ear Cuff Earphones – don’t tune out completely!

Posted by Jack on in Audio/Video Gadgets, Headphones

Ambie

Some days we have too many thoughts running in our heads. The things we have to do at home, errands, any loose ends that were left at work, what we’re behind on for our personal goals, visiting family, friends, the fact that we should be taking a more proactive stance on our health; it all gets to be too much at times. Music can match our mood, and it can also drown out the thoughts of what you need to do and put you in the present moment.

The downside to listening to music is that we often turn it up so high that we can no longer interact with the world around us. If you’re out in public while listening to tunes, you might be in danger and can’t notice because your ear buds are drowning out all the sound. These Ambie Ear Cuff Earphones will let you be in the moment both by letting you hear the music that grounds you, as well as exterior noises.

Aside from being a cuff that wraps around your ear, these function like your standard headphones, with a mic for taking calls, and inline volume and playback controls. They don’t come cheap at $110, and you’ll have your choice of black, brown, white, orange, blue, or green. The specs seem reasonable, but since this is intended for being present both in your music and the outside world, you’ll have to be wary of how loud they are lest you want others listening in.

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Phiaton delivers new colors to Bluetooth headphones

Posted by Jack on in Audio/Video Gadgets, Bluetooth, bluetooth headphones, Headphones, phiaton bluetooth headphones

phiaton-hpPhiaton has embarked on a new adventure that will see the introduction of new color options for their collection of Bluetooth headphones. This premium manufacturer has just rolled out pink and violet shades for its hugely popular BT 460 wireless headphones, while the BT 100 NC wireless earphones would be on the receiving end of blue and grey color options.

The BT 460 headphones would come with touch interface controls as well as smart play-pause functionality, where they are able to automatically detect whether your headphones are being worn or not, and then play as well as pause the music accordingly.

Some of the other features found in the BT 460 headphones include ShareMe Connection that enables a couple of listeners to enjoy whatever track that is being played at the moment or to watch the same movie simultaneously, Vibration Notification that will signal when a call is being received or when you are no longer within vicinity of the communication range, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity for improved sound quality and extended battery life, Everplay-X that lets one continue calling or listening to music despite the battery running out of juice or being Bluetooth incompatible, aptX Technology that will increase digital streaming efficiency and improve overall dynamic range, a Bass Optimizer that will help reduce the reverberation and deliver well-balanced and accurate sound with powerful bass, among others.

Not only that, Phiaton has also thrown in Clear Voice Capture technology for crystal clear conversations, Multipoint Technology that lets you hook up any two Bluetooth-enabled devices simultaneously, an LED Movement recognition led display that has an up and down touch panel volume control with the LED display lighting up according to your swipe motion, 40mm Drivers for high-frequency clarity and rich commanding bass, and also important is the “Fold and Go” design for easier transportation.

As for the BT 100 NC wireless headphones, it will arrive with active noise-cancellation and IPX4 sweat and water resistance that makes it the perfect pair of headphones for those leading an active lifestyle.

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Urbanears plays with colors for new earphones this Spring

Posted by Jack on in Audio/Video Gadgets, Headphones, urbanears, urbanears headphones

bold-interstellarUrbanears would like to make sure your spring is a whole lot more fun and interesting with a few new colors for its earphone. The Urbanears’ SS17 colorways were certainly inspired by what its designers saw around them — taking bold shades of cosmic dust. Basically, it does not matter what kind of music genre that you listen to to get your groove on — as long as you place your ears with any of the following Urbanears earphones, you will come into contact with the likes of Comet Green, Cosmos Purple or Eclipse Blue.

These new earphone models are the Plattan 2 that will retail for $50 a pop, the more expensive $119 Plattan ADV Wireless, and for those who are on a budget, the $49 Sumpan. Why the shade of Comet Green? Well, Comet Green is described to be bright like the dusty tail of a shooting star, where this curious shade of pastel ought to be able to provide listeners with any thrill that they seek. Wearing a pair of earphones in Comet Green will certainly add a surprising color burst to everyday routines.

As for Cosmos Purple, it arrives in a deep shade that is wise like the eye of a nebula, which ought to be able to bring about a strange new order to one’s earthly mannerisms. Last but not least, there is Eclipse Blue, which is comfortable to wear in its own gemlike shadow, and is hypnotic to look at.

There are five standard Urbanears shades in the market: Indigo, Tomato, Black, Dark Grey, and White. Apart from these staples, there will be half a dozen seasonal colors that are set to join the mix every single year, allocating three for Fall/Winter, and three for Spring/Summer. Definitely a little bit of something for everyone from time to time to be fashionably chic even in the world of tech.

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