Monster Teams With Viacom

Lisa Johnston On Sep 4 2012 - 9:02am

New York — Monster announced it is teaming with Viacom for a new audio brand known as Monster DNA. 

The first fruits of the partnership will be a line of headphones — the DNA models — and there are more products to come, Noel Lee, Monster’s head monster, told TWICE last week.

 

 

Headphones Hit IFA And U.S.

Lisa Johnston On Aug 31 2012 - 11:45am

New York — Several companies announced new headphones this week, with some using the IFA show in Berlin as a platform for their launches.

Sennheiser launched at the show its Momentum headphones as part of the company’s Style Selection line. These have what the company described as a “minimalist design,” with leather ear pads and a leather and stainless-steel headband. They also have circumaural ear cups and come with a second cable with in-line mic and controls for use with iOS devices.

Yamaha Intros Pro Headphones

Lisa Johnston On Aug 27 2012 - 3:22pm

Buena Park, Calif. — Yamaha’s A/V division introduced the three-model Pro line of headphones, scheduled to be available next month.

The Pro 300 on-ear headphones have 40mm drivers with impedance listed at 53 ohms at 1kHz and max power of 300mW. They come black, white or blue for a $199 suggested retail. The 4-foot flat cable features an in-line mic and controls.  

Mozaex Unveils Home-Theater Headphones

TWICE Staff On Aug 17 2012 - 2:05pm

Salt Lake City — Mozaex, a manufacturer of multi-room Blu-ray entertainment servers and peripherals, launched a line home-theater headphones.

The 7.1 BluWavs include a BluWav Blender audio console and feature the company’s Personally Leveled Ultimate Surround Headphones (PLUSH) technology, designed to let users fine-tune the volume and EQ of 10 discrete speakers.

Klipsch Updates Image Headphones Line

On Aug 13 2012 - 9:30am

The Image X7i in-ear headphones feature the company’s proprietary balanced armature drivers and signature oval ear tips, as well as flat cables with in-line mic and controls. Frequency range is listed at 10Hz to 19kHz. A carry case and clothing clip are included. They will be available in September, in black or white, for a $199 suggested retail.

Pioneer Expands Headphones Offering

By Lisa Johnston On Apr 23 2012 - 4:01am

LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Pioneer Electronics went heavy on the headphones in April, launching a multitude of models. The new products included a model that lets users adjust bass on the fly.

The Steez line of headphones is said to be inspired by the DJ and dance scene. Three models make up the line: 808 (SE-MJ7511), Effects (SEMJ7211) and Dubstep (SE-D10MT).

Headphones Category Buzzes In The Spring

By Lisa Johnston On May 21 2012 - 4:01am

NEW YORK — The headphones category was alive and buzzing in May, with near-daily product introductions and announcements. TWICE has rounded up some of the most recent news, which includes noise-canceling models and new athlete partnerships.

Soul Electronics announced a branding partnership with track and field Olympian Usain Bolt.

House Of Marley Expands Headphones Lines

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 23 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — House of Marley returned to International CES with a variety of new headphones in its Jammin’ and Freedom lines.

In the Jammin’ line are three new models. The Riff in-ear headphones ($19.99) feature a one-size-fits-all foam tip that will be Earthfriendly, the company said, made out from either recycled materials or a sustainable source. A variety of colors are offered.

The Marley Lively Up model ($29.99) is a pair of sport in-ear headphones constructed with a recycled plastic body.

Headphones Headline International CES

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 30 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — It was headphones in the news and on the minds of many at the 2012 International CES, with dozens of manufacturers introducing new models and updating their lines.

TWICE has rounded up just some of the companies that were there. More can be seen online at www.twice.com and in the Jan. 10 print issue.

AfterShokz launched its “ear-free” headphones during the show, which are designed to rest outside of the wearer’s ears to prevent hearing damage.

Headphones Makers Battle For Piece Of $1B Turf

By Lisa Johnston On Feb 13 2012 - 6:01am

NEW YORK — In an economic environment where nearly every CE category has gone through its own perilous time, headphones have risen above the fray with healthy sales and growth.

The category sees so many new product introductions — from both new companies and already-established audio players — that it could fill its own section of TWICE. As a result, the market is getting crowded, said Ben Arnold, industry analyst at The NPD Group, and consumers are having a difficult time discerning the little guys from the big ones.