JVC Adds Headphones

By Lisa Johnston -- TWICE, 9/2/2010

Wayne, N.J. - Thursday proved to be a busy day for the headphones industry, with JVC joining Harman and Ultimate Ears in new product introductions.

JVC's HD-S600

JVC added to its Marshmallow line and introduced a new pair of over-ear headphones. The HA-FR50 Marshmallow in-ear headphones come with a remote that can control functions and volume on Apple devices and feature Made for iPod, iPad and iPhone certification. They're offered in four colors with earpieces in two different sizes.    

Specs include 8.5mm neodymium drivers, a 3.94-foot (1.2m) color cord and a gold-plated iPhone-compatible slim plug.

They will be available this month for $39.95.

The second introduction of the day, the HA-S600, is designed as a lightweight, foldable around-the-ear headphone that offers superior bass reproduction. Features include memory foam ear pads, 40mm neodymium drivers, a bass-boosting port, 3.94-foot cord with gold-plated iPhone-compatible slim plug, and a carbon compound diaphragm. According to JVC, this design structure ensures that sound pressure in the headphone housing is equalized, which results in superior performance. 

The JVC HA-S600 will be available this month in a choice of three colors - white, black and blue - for $49.95.