Walmart Goes For Style, Not Specs, In Headphones

By Lisa Johnston On Jun 7 2010 - 4:01am

NEW YORK — Walmart aims to cover almost all its bases in accessories — just not the high-end ones.

Although product selection varied by location, our walkthroughs showed an ample variety of CE accessories, but a much less varied SKU set. With the exception of flat-panel TV mounts, the selection of products above the $99.99 mark was few and far between.

 

 

Philips Intros Headphones, Control Accessories

By Lisa Johnston and John Laposky On Jun 22 2010 - 5:19pm

NEW YORK — Philips this month announced several new additions to its accessories lines.

Included in the company-wide product launch, Philips announced a line of new headphones that are geared toward the younger consumer and feature construction inspired by designer O’Neill.

Headphones Manufacturers Greet September With New SKUs

By Lisa Johnston On Sep 13 2010 - 4:01am

NEW YORK — There was an explosion of headphones into the market this month, with introductions from some of the leading players in the category. Here are just some of the highlights.

Harman Debuts Quincy Jones Headphones

Skullcandy Introduces Mix Master Mike Headphones

By Lisa Johnston On Dec 20 2010 - 6:01am

PARK CITY, UTAH — Skullcandy took the wraps off the Mix Master DJ headphones earlier this month. Said to be the result of 18 months of collaboration, the headphones get their moniker from Beastie Boys’ DJ Mix Master Mike.

Features include 50mm drivers, ambidextrous audio inputs, one-touch mute, and dual channel cue control when a single ear cup articulates, and extra cable with in-line microphone and music control.

HoMedics Teams With House Of Marley For Headphones

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 6 2011 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — The family of Bob Marley, in collaboration with HoMedics, will use International CES to unveil its first collection of audio electronics products from The House of Marley. They can be found at booth 7917.

TWICE spoke Alon Kaufman, CEO of HoMedics, and Cedella Marley and Rohan Marley, two of Bob Marley’s children who are involved with the House of Marley.

Headphones Manufacturers Storm Into The New Year With Product Introductions

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 6 2011 - 6:01am

NEW YORK — Headphones started off the new year strongly with a slew of product introductions and upgrades at a vast range of price points.

Signeo Partners With Ludacris For Headphones

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 17 2011 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — Signeo marked its entry into headphones in a big way earlier this month, using International CES as a backdrop for its announced partnership with rap star Ludacris.

TWICE sat down with Len Davi, Signeo executive director, and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges to discuss and preview the five-model Soul lineup.

Headphones Get Heard During International CES

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 24 2011 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — It’s no big surprise that International CES was a hotbed of new headphones introductions, including offerings from Sleek Audio, Coby and Sony, among others.

Sleek Audio joined the growing ranks of celebrity-partnered models by announcing that rapper 50 Cent had joined the company as part-owner.

The Sleek by 50 Cent line are said to be the first to offer Wireless Hybrid technology using military-grade metals

NPD: Celebrity Endorsements Do Indeed Sell Headphones

By John Laposky On Mar 7 2011 - 6:01am

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — The ever-growing trend of celebrity-endorsed stereo headphones coming to market makes good business sense, according to The NPD Group.

The market research company’s new study, Headphones: Ownership and Application, states that endorsements are extremely/very important to nearly 30 percent of consumers when deciding what headphones to buy.

Headphones Briefs

By TWICE Staff On Mar 7 2011 - 6:01am

Thinksound Adds ‘Green’ Headphones

SOMERSWORTH, N.H. — Thinksound recently introduced its TS02 in-ear headphones, which feature wood housings and aluminum baffles.

The company said its goal is “to create incrediblesounding headphones with the smallest eco-footprint possible.” Models are said to be made out of real wood, and packaging reportedly comes from recycled materials, with “minimal plastic components.” PVCfree cables are used.