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A-Audio Readying Headphone Expansion
Miami — A-Audio Headphones is expanding its line to include a wireless version of its flagship model. The Legacy Wireless headphones feature Bluetooth 4.0...
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Harman Acquires Yurbuds
Stamford, Conn. — Harman International Industries has acquired Yurbuds, a manufacturer of fitness headphones. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. A Harman spokesman...
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Beats Unveils Its 1st Wireless Earphones
CULVER CITY, CALIF. — While the ink has barely dried from the news of its acquisition by Apple (and the speculation for what it...
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JLab Adds Kids Headphones
Oceanside, Calif. — JLab Audio has updated its line of children’s headphones with a model that folds for portability, known as the JBuddies Folding....
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Apple Buys Beats For $3B
Cupertino, Calif. — Apple will acquire Beats Electronics and the Beats Music music-streaming service for $3 billion. The announcement, which has drawn scads of...
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HiFiMan Updates Reference Headphones
Newark Del. — HiFiMan has replaced its HE-500 planar magnetic headphones with the HE-560, said to be 30 percent lighter than its predecessor. The...
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Samsung Debuts Headphones, Bluetooth Speaker
Singapore — Samsung Electronics announced a line of headphones and a portable Bluetooth speaker on Sunday. The Level Over over-ear headphones feature Bluetooth, AptX...
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Sony Adds Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones
San Diego – Sony Electronics shipped today a new flagship wireless, noise cancelling over-the-head headphones model with hands-free calling capabilities. The new MDR-ZX750BN headphones...
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Pendulumic Enters U.S. With Bluetooth Headphones
Costa Mesa, Calif. — Headphones manufacturer Pendulumic will mark its official entry into the U.S. market with the unveiling of the Stance S1 headphones...
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BlueAnt Adds Waterproof Bluetooth Buds
Melbourne, Australia — BlueAnt Wireless expanded its line of Bluetooth audio devices with the addition of the rugged Pump HD Sportbuds. The wireless ear...
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Premium Headphones Thank Healthy Consumers For 21% Growth
Port Washington, N.Y. — The premium U.S. headphone market jumped 21 percent in sales in 2013, The NPD Group said, spurred in part by...
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Start-Up Cleer Targets Premium Audio Segment
BOSTON – Former Soul Electronics executive and cofounder Bob Bonefant is starting up a new premium audio brand whose initial products will ship in...
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Razer Expands Beyond Gaming Headphones
Carlsbad, Calif. — Gaming accessory manufacturer Razer announced its first line of headphones geared toward everyday consumers. Four models will make up the Adaro...
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JLab Greets Market With The Intro
OCEANSIDE, CALIF. — JLab has begun shipping its latest headphone model, the Intro. Featuring 40mm drivers, the entry-level Intro headphones are geared toward users...
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V-Moda Updates Vamp Amp For Multi-Device Use
New York — Val Kolton always said V-Moda wouldn’t get into the case business, but the founder and chief visionary officer was forced to...
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V-Moda Intros Crowd- Sourced Crossfades
LOS ANGELES – V-Moda formally introduced a new flagship to its top-of-line Crossfade series headphones after months of online input from consumers and audiophiles....
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Headphones Category Buzzes In The Spring
NEW YORK — The headphones category was alive and buzzing in May, with near-daily product introductions and announcements. TWICE has rounded up some of...
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Pioneer Expands Headphones Offering
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Pioneer Electronics went heavy on the headphones in April, launching a multitude of models. The new products included a model...
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Challenges Facing Headphones Reach All Avenues
TWICE: What are the current biggest challenges facing headphones manufacturers? Is counterfeiting one of them? Noel Lee, Monster: In addition to the challenges inherent...
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Future Of The Headphones Category Still Up In The Air
TWICE: Do you think the market will continue to become more crowded, or do you see companies being “weeded out” over time? Konrad Bergström,...
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TWICE’s First Virtual Headphones Roundtable
NEW YORK — What a crowded market indeed. In TWICE’s first virtual headphones roundtable, a whopping 32 manufacturers responded to several questions either via...
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Crowded Headphones Market Remains Double-Edged Sword
TWICE:Do you think the crowded market is benefiting the consumer, or is it just making them confused? Brian Nohe, SMS Audio: The consumer electronics...
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Ingram Micro Launches V7 Headphones Line
SANTA ANA, CALIF. – V7 unveiled a line of headphones last week, including models designed for office use. V7 is distributor Ingram Micro’s private...
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Creative Debuts Two ANC Headphones
MILPITAS, CALIF. — Creative Technology unveiled two active noise-canceling headphones earlier this month. The HN-900 ($99.99) feature 40mm neodymium drivers, in-line omnidirectional mic and...
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Headphones Makers Battle For Piece Of $1B Turf
NEW YORK — In an economic environment where nearly every CE category has gone through its own perilous time, headphones have risen above the...
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Headphones Headline International CES
LAS VEGAS — It was headphones in the news and on the minds of many at the 2012 International CES, with dozens of manufacturers...
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House Of Marley Expands Headphones Lines
LAS VEGAS — House of Marley returned to International CES with a variety of new headphones in its Jammin’ and Freedom lines. In the...
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PSB Speakers Enters Headphones Market With ANC
SHARON, MASS. — Speaker manufacturer PSB Speakers has launched its first headphones, an over-ear model with active noise cancellation and a built-in amplifier. The...
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Headphones Head To International CES
LAS VEGAS — It certainly is getting crowded out there, which is a fitting theme for this time of year in Las Vegas. Dozens...
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Sony Steps Up Headphones With BA Technology
LAS VEGAS — Sony is coming to International CES to show off its new line of balanced armature (BA) in-ear headphones, a technology that...
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Monster Teams With Nick Cannon For Headphones
New York – Monster introduced a new line of Nick Cannon-branded headphones, and released product details about its recently announced Monster Digital line of...
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Mizco Int’l Expands Ecko Headphones Line
AVENEL, N.J. — Marc Ecko and partner Mizco International announced they are expanding their headphones offering with the introduction of six ear buds in...
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Polk Introduces Its First Headphones
BALTIMORE — Polk Audio took the wraps off the company’s first headphones, said to be designed specifically for athletes. The line, which will start...
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Headphones Get Heard During International CES
LAS VEGAS — It’s no big surprise that International CES was a hotbed of new headphones introductions, including offerings from Sleek Audio, Coby and...
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Signeo Partners With Ludacris For Headphones
LAS VEGAS — Signeo marked its entry into headphones in a big way earlier this month, using International CES as a backdrop for its...
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HoMedics Teams With House Of Marley For Headphones
LAS VEGAS — The family of Bob Marley, in collaboration with HoMedics, will use International CES to unveil its first collection of audio electronics...
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Skullcandy Introduces Mix Master Mike Headphones
PARK CITY, UTAH — Skullcandy took the wraps off the Mix Master DJ headphones earlier this month. Said to be the result of 18...
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Headphones Manufacturers Greet September With New SKUs
NEW YORK — There was an explosion of headphones into the market this month, with introductions from some of the leading players in the...
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Philips Intros Headphones, Control Accessories
NEW YORK — Philips this month announced several new additions to its accessories lines. Included in the company-wide product launch, Philips announced a line...
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Walmart Goes For Style, Not Specs, In Headphones
NEW YORK – Walmart aims to cover almost all its bases in accessories – just not the high-end ones. Although product selection varied by...
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Denon Calls Headphones ‘Top Priority’, Adds Six New Models
MAHWAH, N.J. — New headphone introductions joined the celebration as Denon rolled out new products in honor of its 100th anniversary. Six models were...
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TDK Life On Record Debuts 2 Headphones
OAKDALE, MINN. — TDK Life on Record introduced two pairs of headphones last week, one with Kleer wireless technology. The new WR700 wireless headphones...