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Hello KindleBoarders, I'm posting here a round-up that I did for Zunerama, of new earphones that I've seen this week at CES. Each of these is debuting or being announced this week:
Maximo's iM590 noise-isolating earphones are a step up from their iM390s and earlier iM290s (see Zunerama's iM290 review here). These have enhanced audio, and a knit cable similar to the Zune premium headphones. These are initially available with a built-in mic (i.e. for iPhone use) but a version without a mic will also be available soon. Available in black or white, these will be available this month and will retail for $59. (See Amazon's current pricing on Maximo earphones.)
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A lower-end but fun earbud from Empire is the EarHugger iCandy, with nicely inlaid sparkles. These join the other earbuds in the Empire lineup, including Jawbreakers, Noise-Cancelling, and Pure brands. (Amazon link: Earhugger earphones)
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Another new model of earbuds from Empire is the Wicked Little Buds. These are smaller earbuds (they have a 5.8mm driver, as opposed to the 6mm, 8mm, or 10mm drivers in other earbuds). They're a good fit for children or for people who find larger earbuds uncomfortable. These will retail for $25. (Amazon link: Wicked Little Earbuds)
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One of two sets of new earbuds from Panasonic - I'll be posting specs for these shortly. (Amazon link: Panasonic earphones)
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Koss has a custom-fit earbud, announced at CES and to be available on March 1. The Koss CC-01, pictured below, is adjustable. You turn the bezel a quarter turn, and it expands or retracts the size of the earbud - to exactly match the size of your ear canal. These will be available in Amazon for $149.99. (Amazon link: Koss earphones)
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Another impressive earbud from Koss is the KDE-250 - available March 1 for $249.99. These have an over-the-ear bar, and the height of the earbud speaker can be adjusted by turning the knurled bar pictured below. The earbud speaker also hinges, to adjust to a perfect fit for your ear. This until will retail for $249.99 and will also be available on March 1.
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V-Moda is adding the Vibe 2 to its Vibe line-up. (See Zunerama's review of the Vibes here.) (Amazon link: V-Moda Vibes)
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Maxell's Action Sports earbuds have earhooks and a cord path that goes behind the ear rather than in front. Available early spring, priced at $24.99. (Amazon link: Maxell earbuds)
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Maximo's iM590 noise-isolating earphones are a step up from their iM390s and earlier iM290s (see Zunerama's iM290 review here). These have enhanced audio, and a knit cable similar to the Zune premium headphones. These are initially available with a built-in mic (i.e. for iPhone use) but a version without a mic will also be available soon. Available in black or white, these will be available this month and will retail for $59. (See Amazon's current pricing on Maximo earphones.)
A lower-end but fun earbud from Empire is the EarHugger iCandy, with nicely inlaid sparkles. These join the other earbuds in the Empire lineup, including Jawbreakers, Noise-Cancelling, and Pure brands. (Amazon link: Earhugger earphones)
Another new model of earbuds from Empire is the Wicked Little Buds. These are smaller earbuds (they have a 5.8mm driver, as opposed to the 6mm, 8mm, or 10mm drivers in other earbuds). They're a good fit for children or for people who find larger earbuds uncomfortable. These will retail for $25. (Amazon link: Wicked Little Earbuds)
One of two sets of new earbuds from Panasonic - I'll be posting specs for these shortly. (Amazon link: Panasonic earphones)
Koss has a custom-fit earbud, announced at CES and to be available on March 1. The Koss CC-01, pictured below, is adjustable. You turn the bezel a quarter turn, and it expands or retracts the size of the earbud - to exactly match the size of your ear canal. These will be available in Amazon for $149.99. (Amazon link: Koss earphones)
Another impressive earbud from Koss is the KDE-250 - available March 1 for $249.99. These have an over-the-ear bar, and the height of the earbud speaker can be adjusted by turning the knurled bar pictured below. The earbud speaker also hinges, to adjust to a perfect fit for your ear. This until will retail for $249.99 and will also be available on March 1.
V-Moda is adding the Vibe 2 to its Vibe line-up. (See Zunerama's review of the Vibes here.) (Amazon link: V-Moda Vibes)
Maxell's Action Sports earbuds have earhooks and a cord path that goes behind the ear rather than in front. Available early spring, priced at $24.99. (Amazon link: Maxell earbuds)
