MP3 Players & Accessories

Bowers & Wilkins just announced their first ever headphone, the P5. Featuring a noise isolating design, closed-back construction and ear pads made from the softest available sheep's leather from New Zealand, these headphones were made for extended listening with comfort.

Bowers & Wilkins didn't forget about the sound quality either. The P5 features specially developed ultra-linear neodymium magnets and Mylar diaphragms to give you the best possible sound.

No need to worry about outside noise. The design and construction isolates as much noise as possible thanks to the closed-back design with a metal faceplate and sealed-leather ear pads.

The P5 comes with a Made For iPod cable, with speech and device control. It also includes a standard audio cable with gold-plated plugs. The P5 will be available in January 2010. Pricing has not been announced.

iLuv just announced the availability of their new iMM183 Hi-Fi Dual Dock Alarm Clock with NOA/S.A.M.E Weather Hazard Alert. Made for iPhone and iPod users, this device is not only an alarm clock, but a dual iPod dock, FM radio, and weather alert radio which gives you local weather conditions as well as warns you of approaching storms.

Features Include:

• Digital SAME Technology provides localized weather warnings
• Charge up to two iPhone and/or iPod at once
• Treble / Bass control
• Integrated universal dock for your iPhone or iPod
• Browse and control iPhone or iPod menu with remote control
• Dual alarm clock and LCD 8 level dimmer control
• Time Sync function synchronizes time from your iPhone or iPod
• Wake or sleep to iPhone or iPod, radio, or buzzer
• Auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack

It is available now for $149.99 MSRP at www.i-luv.com.

SANYO has two new audio systems for your iPod, the DMP-P1 Cube Alarm Clock Radio with an iPod docking station, and the DMP-692 Dual Dock Music System.

The DMP-P1 Cube Alarm Clock features AM/FM PLL digital tuning with programmable alarm and iPod dock for recharging and playing. Wake up from either a song on your iPod's playlist, radio station or a buzzer mode. The radio also has sleep and snooze modes.

The DMP-692 Dual Dock Music System features AM/FM digital stereo tuners with dual programmable alarms. Just like the Cube Alarm Clock, you can wake up from either a playlist on your iPod or iPhone, radio station or a buzzer mode. It also has sleep and snooze modes. With this model, you can charge two iPods or an iPod and iPhone simultaneously. It also includes an integrated, rear-mounted, passive subwoofer for additional bass response and is a fully functional sound system in addition to a standard alarm clock. A remote controls the iPod/iPhone or AM/FM radio.

Both models are available through the SANYOStore.com website as well as retailers, with a suggested retail price starting at $39.99 for the Cube Alarm Clock Radio and $89.99 for the Dual Dock Music System.

H2O Audio just unveiled three new waterproof/sweatproof headphones, the Surge Pro, Surge Sportwrap and the Interval Waterproof Headphone System. The entire line of H2O Audio's headsets are 100% waterproof and sweatproof…because really, do you like putting on sweaty headphones day after day? Simply rinse them after heavy perspiration, and you're set! The headphones can also be submerged under water up to 12 ft. In fact, Michael Phelps is an H2O Audio Athlete Ambassador, and now trains with his iPod in the water!

"H2O Audio offers a great line of waterproof products and I am excited to see their progress in design and technology," commented Michael Phelps. "I hope more people get in the pool for exercise now that they can bring their music with them."

The new Surge Pro (pictured above) is the company's smallest and most high performance headphones. They are designed with a Balanced Armature driver for premium sound. Seven sets of earplugs are included with new foam fabrication for a perfect fit. They are available now for $99.99. Read more

In time for the holiday season, Pioneer is introducing its first line of iPhone Sound Docks. Available in November, the XW-NAS3 and XW-NAS5 will feature a 2.1 channel digital amplifier with included subwoofer. Fine tuned by Pioneer speaker designer and engineer, Andrew Jones, the audio system is complete with a component and composite video output to play stored movies, TV shows and streaming A/V entertainment on a television.

Both sound docks are Bluetooth ready so they can receive wireless music from PCs and cell phones, including the iPhone 3GS with optional BT-100 accessory. For the audiophile, the XW-NAS5 also features Pioneer's proprietary sound enhancements including Advanced Sound Retriever and Auto Level Control.

The ZW-NAS3 has an MSRP of $399 and the XW-NAS5 is $499. Both will be available in November 2009.

iGo just unveiled a new wall charger, the iGo Charge Anywhere. This travel-friendly charger features an internal battery which allows you to charge your mobile device (smartphone, PSP, digital camera, etc.) with or without an outlet.

The iGo Charge Anywhere is compatible with almost every mobile and gaming electronic device on the market. You can even simultaneously power two devices while also charging its integrated battery to use when away from an outlet. The new charger not only works as a wall charger but also acts as a "transportable outlet." It features collapsible wall blades that fold away, and stores enough power in its battery to provide up to three full charges to most mobile devices without the need to recharge. Read more

Heartbeats by Lady Gaga is the latest addition to the popular Beats by Dr. Dre headphone line from Monster.

Heartbeats by Lady Gaga are high-performance headphones and will be available in three styles; a metallicized body with a rose red jewel-shaped earpiece, metallicized body with an all chrome jewel-shaped earpiece and a black-on-black body and jewel-shaped earpiece design. The headphones come in a red carrying case and with a variety of eartips for a comfortable fit. They also feature Monster's tangle-resistant flat cable design.

The headphones are also available with ControlTalk, an on-cable feature for use with 3GS iPhone, iPod shuffle and other portable music devices. The Monster ControlTalk headphone cable features a microphone and answer button and allows users to access music and answer phone calls by pushing a button on the cable rather than from the device.

Heartbeats by Lady Gaga are available for pre-order exclusively at BestBuy.com and will be available in all Best Buy stores on October 18. Read more

iLuv has announced that the i1166, a 9" Portable Multimedia Player for iPod and DVDs will be available in October for $269.99. A "CES Best of Innovation 2009" award winner, this portable multimedia player gives you hours of widescreen multimedia entertainment, perfect for keeping the kids (or yourself) occupied during holiday travel.

Features for Your iPod:

• Play video content of your iPod on the 9" widescreen digital TFT LCD
• Full control of your iPod with user friendly graphic interface
• Charge your iPod when docked (with AC adapter)
• Compatible with iPod touch 2nd generation, iPod nano 5th generation, iPod nano 4th generation, iPod touch, iPod nano 3rd generation, iPod classic, iPod with video

The folks over at Vuzix have updated their video eyewear with the launch of the Wrap 310. The Wrap 310 looks and feels more like normal sunglasses, so you don't have to worry about getting odd stares from onlookers. Featuring twin high-resolution video displays, it projects a 55-inch screen to let you privately watch your favorite movies and videos. Removable noise isolating earphones are included.

The Wrap 310 has an improved on-screen user interface, focus adjustments (for those with corrective lenses) and is compatible with all major 3D video formats. Also, the Wrap 310 features composite video input and optional VGA and component adapters. It is the first video eyewear designed for upgradeability, thanks to the included expansion port.

The device will stay powered for up to 6 hours on just 2 AA batteries, and accepts video from almost any video player, including the iPod and iPhone. Read more