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Shure Ships New SE115 Sound Isolating Earphones


 Shure SE115

April 13, 2009--Shure Incorporated today announced the availability of the Company's SE115 Sound Isolating Earphones, perfectly timed for the Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation gift-giving season. Combining superior sound quality and stunning aesthetics at an affordable price point, the SE115 is Shure's first earphone available in four brilliant colors - Blue, Pink, Black, and Red.

The SE115 first wowed audio enthusiasts at the 2009 Macworld Expo, where the earphones were awarded the iLounge Best of Show Award and the iProng Best of Show Award. At the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the SE115 was recognized as a CEA Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award honoree. Continuing Shure's legacy of providing premium sound, durability and style, the SE115 offers a convenient modular cable design and brilliant color options to complement every consumer’s on-the-go lifestyle.

"Today's consumers are constantly connected to their devices – often, multiple devices – and seek accessories that provide a premium listening experience in every scenario," said Avi Greengart, Research Director for Consumer Devices, Current Analysis. "A modular approach provides the flexibility to adapt to different use cases." Read more

Shure Announces New SE115 Sound Isolating Earphones

January 7, 2009 --At the Consumer Electronics Show and Macworld Conference and Expo, Shure Incorporated today unveiled the SE115, the newest, most affordable, and most colorful member of the Company’s acclaimed family of Sound Isolating Earphones. The SE115 arrives in four vivid hues – Blue, Pink, Black, and Red – and at a $99 price point. Already a likely icon for its aesthetics and affordability, this newest earphone, like the Company’s other SE models (SE210, SE310, SE420, and SE530), is most remarkable for how it reproduces sound. Read more

During the past five years, Shure has delivered a personal listening experience unlike any other, making the brand synonymous with exceptional sound quality. While many have tried, none have been able to achieve the same combination of reliability, comfort, portability, style, and audio performance without compromising one requisite for another. Now, with the SE115, creative Shure engineers have achieved a new breakthrough and fit a dynamic driver capable of delivering incredibly rich bass into the sleek, compact form factor once only attainable with a smaller driver.

Etymotic Research Showcases Products for iPod and iPhone Devices at Macworld Expo

January 6, 2009--Etymotic Research, the inventor and world leader of in-ear high-fidelity earphones, is showing all of its iPod earphones and iPhone headsets at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, January 6-9, 2009, in booth #2418 South Hall.

“Etymotic Research has a longer design cycle than most companies,” said Mead Killion, Ph.D., founder and president of Etymotic Research, “but when we introduce a new product, it usually receives widespread acclaim – which happened again this year with our hf2 iPhone headset. In fact, the ER-4 (developed in 1991) received another Editors’ Choice Award this year.”

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New Ultimate Ears Earphones Put Music Lovers in the Zone

January 5, 2009 --So you can listen to music the way it’s meant to be heard, today Logitech announced additions to its MetroFi line of Ultimate Ears by Logitech earphones. The new MetroFi 170 and MetroFi 220 noise-isolating earphones deliver customized comfort that’s perfect for listening to music on an iPod.

“If you’re looking to upgrade your generic MP3-player listening experience, the MetroFi 170 and 220 earphones are ideal,” said Philippe Depallens, Logitech vice president and general manager of the Ultimate Ears product unit. “Unlike the ear buds that come with your MP3 player, once you put the MetroFi 170 and 220 earphones in your ear, they’ll stay there and feel good. So whether you’re exercising, running errands, or just on the run – with the MetroFi earphones you’ll always be in the zone.” Read more

Earbud Yo-Yo Organizes the Ear Buds You Already Own


 Earbud Yo-Yo December 29, 2008--On January 6th at CES Unveiled, Covington Creations will introduce the Earbud Yo-Yo, its latest gadget, to the media. CES Unveiled is a venue designed to bring consumer products companies in direct contact with the media attending and covering the events of the Consumer Electronics Show. It is a venue for the media to see the newest and latest products before the show opens.

The Company has entered this gadget in the CNET Best of CES Awards and will display this product in the South Hall 4 of the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8-11th. The Earbud Yo-Yo is an audio cable organizer invented by Julie Johnson Barkley to organize the earbuds supplied with iPod’s, MP3 Players and Smart Phones. Read more

Pro iPhone Monitors - the Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10vi


 TripleFi 10vi Ultimate Ears has been known for their personal monitor earphones that are custom fitted by taking an impression mold of the ear. This attention to detail follows to their universal fit products too. Instead of using a single driver for all frequencies, the TripleFi has a design more like larger speaker systems - three drivers and a crossover to split up the frequency distribution.

The TripleFi 10vi is designed for use with the iPhone or Blackberry with a 1/8" (3.5mm). It has a in-line microphone and button to make phone calls. The button also is used to pause and play music or video. The cable is almost 4ft unlike some shorter ones seen lately. It comes with small, medium, and large silicone ear tips, foam tips, 1/4-inch adapter, extender cable and a metal carrying case. They also include an attenuator to use when connecting to unfamiliar sources like on airplanes.

As you can expect from Ultimate Ears, the TripleFi 10vi are pricey at $419.99. But, hey order from Ultimate Ears and you get a tshirt too.

Sony Debuts Bluetooth Sports Headphones, Earbuds, and Updated Noise Canceling Headphones


 Sony MDR-NC7 headphones Sony unveils three new headphones for the holiday season.

Starting off with their new noise canceling headphones (model MDR-NC7). These are an updated version of their most popular noise canceling headphones, the MDR-NC6. The MDR-NC7 has improved noise-reduction to reduce approximately 87.4 percent of ambient noise. It includes a carrying pouch and in-flight adapter at about $50.


 Sony MDR-EX36V earbuds Next up are the colorful metallic EX Style earbuds (model MDR-EX36V). For comfort and fit, the silicone earbuds come in three sizes. The adjustable 3.9 ft cord comes with an in-line volume control and a much appreciated L shaped mini plug to stay out of the way. The price of the MDR-EX36V is about $30.

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Etymotic’s Latest Generation Delivers Superior Sound and Style


 Etymotic hf5 Etymotic Research recently announced the invention of the fifth generation of its noise-isolating earphones, the hf5. Following the lines of its multiple award winning predecessor, the hf2, the hf5 is designed to offer exceptional sound quality with a design made to fit the ear canal of whomever tries them on. Compatible with iPods, as well as most other devices, the hf5 retails at a hefty 149 dollars. However, given the design and research that went into them, they won’t fail to disappoint.

For more information visit www.etymotic.com or read the press release.

Sound Never Sounded so BIG


 Future Sonics Atrio earphones Future Sonics Atrio earphones will amaze you on many levels from sound to price. Don’t take our word for it, “believe your ears” as the Future Sonics company says. These headphones are used by many entertainers whose music you are listening to, and their opinion counts, right? There are even upgrades to a true custom fit where you can have headphones made just for your ear. Prices start at $199, and you will be able to hear BIG sound for this low price when comparing these to similar products.

For more information visit www.futuresonics.com.
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