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GadgeTell Review: RHA MA450i In-Ear Earphones

Dan Eldridge — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:41:46 +0000

When it comes to selecting a new set of headphones, I’m the sort of person who’s most interested in the complete package, which is to say that I want it all, more or less.

I’m not necessarily looking for skull-rattling bass or couture fashion, for instance, but that’s not to suggest that I want something that looks tacky and cheap, or that I’ll be satisfied with a tinny, sub-par sound. And yet at the same time, I’m fairly well-known among family and friends for being relatively frugal.

To wit: The last set of earphones I actually purchased were the Travelocity Stereo Handsfree 3.5mm Earbuds; I picked them up at my local CVS for $5.00. Naturally, they broke after a few months of semi-regular use, and have since been repurposed as a cat toy.

In all seriousness though, the financial aspect of RHA’s 450i is perhaps its most surprising feature, if only because these are such well-made workhorse headphones. A pair in either black or white will set you back just $50, and that is not a number I would have come up with if someone had asked me to test these out for a few minutes and then guess the price. Considering what other in-ear headphones with similar sound…

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Monster DNA White Tuxedo Headphones, Quality Sound Dressed to Impress

Stanley Goodner — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:36:33 +0000

Monster, the world leader in high-performance personal audio, has announced the elegant new Monster DNA White Tuxedo headphones, available on Tuesday, April 16th from Apple retail stores and Monsterproducts.com. The DNA White Tuxedo features the company’s breakthrough Pure Monster Sound, specially tuned by Noel Lee, the audio engineer behind the sound of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. Enjoy the more »

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GadgeTell Review: Marshall Major Headphones

Scott Bauer — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:15:53 +0000

Every rock guitarist knows the name “Marshall.” Every rock guitarist. The name is legendary and carries a certain allure for rock ‘n roll musicians the world over. Now Marshall offers that same rock legend status to a broader market with their headphone line. Our pair, the Major, are the flagship headphones for Marshall’s solid entry into the crowded on-ear category.

The Major namesake is derived from a 200 watt amplifier head that the British company had released in the late ‘60’s as a high powered offering. Rock lore has it that those beasts could explode on stage when pushed hard. Not to worry though, the modern day Major headphones will not blow up on your head.

Frankly, what should be an explosive audio delivery leaves a little bit to be desired when coupled with any iPod or iPhone. Bass response is minimal and the sound is flat overall from an EQ…

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Not Hearing Things as Loud as You Should Be? VitaSound’s Personal Audio Enhancer Can Help Out With That

Matthew Marchesano — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:01:17 +0000

VitaSound Audio creates some of the most celebrated audio-enhancement products. With a passion to help those who struggle hearing in various social settings, the neural-based audio company has rolled out their new addition to the industry on Tuesday.

And they did that so by means of their Personal Audio Enhancer or PAE-300, VitaSound kept things simple, lightweight and durable, sleek and portable and effective at doing it’s job. A handset device, the PAE-300 is equipped with a built-in wireless transmitter, earphones with a microphone, a carrying case, A/C adapter and cables to plug it into…

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New Jabra Headphone Line is Designed for High-Milage Mobile Music Fans

Matthew Marchesano — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:55:06 +0000

Jabra is no stranger to the world of quality electronics. Specializing in headphones, speakers and earbuds, the audio company ups the ante yet again with three new pairs of personal music companions. Likewise to previous endeavors, this time Jabra has teamed with sound masters, Dolby, to provide their new Vox buds and both their wired and wireless Revo over-the-ear headphones models with Dolby Digital Plus sound engineering.

First we have the Vox earbuds. Designed for maximum comfortability and lightweight, these are easily portable inside it’s included carrying case. Their tangle-free, reinforced cable was tested for durability and for top performance. And they have an inline microphone to answer calls with….

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Elroy Earbuds Are Smart, Stylish, and Less Tangly

Stanley Goodner — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:56:01 +0000

We all know that the absolute worst thing about earbuds is the cord. They’re typically prone to tangling and refuse to stay neat for very long, hence all the products available to easier manage them by winding or wrapping them up.

Some earbuds are even designed to resist tangling too. What’s common about these solutions is that they try to make the cords tolerable and less of a hassle. Timbuk2 founder,…

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Wicked Audio Takes Their Solus Headphones to the Streets, Showdown with Dre’s Beats (Video)

Matthew Marchesano — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:58:52 +0000

At GadgeTell, we love Wicked Audio. They pump outstanding sound, they look fresh and most importantly, their products won’t cost your whole paycheck to pick up a few pairs. Their Solus headphones, which I am a true believer in may just be the industry’s most underrated performance quality over-the-ear cans. Solid design and perfect for more »

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Experience Headphones that Fit Your Genre, Quality of Music

Stanley Goodner — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:22:30 +0000

Last month, Myth Labs officially released the world’s first personalized headphones on the market. Myth Labs headphones are customized to fit individual lifestyles and music collections. Using patent-pending sonic signature technology, everyone has the opportunity to discover their unique sonic match. The sound is tailored to the listener by using a variety of speakers designed to fit different types of music and even audio files.

The headphones themselves are modular, so…

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GadgeTell Review: Wicked Audio Heist Earbuds with In-Line Splitter

Scott Bauer — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:09:39 +0000

In the militant setting of urban commuting, a good set of earbuds is priceless. Denizens of the 9-to-5 march along toting their standard issue white earbuds (you know the ones) but what we have in the Wicked Audio Heist are high caliber, feature-packed earbuds, with the unique twistof an in-line splitter, all at an palatable price of $29.99.

The first thing you notice about these buds is the generous cord length. A double-edge sword to be sure as I often found myself tangled in the extra length. Though, while stationary in the office trenches or lounging at home, it becomes a non-issue. Wicked Audio, from the looks of their literature, is gearing most of their products to the extreme sports audience. No, I didn’t shred a pool this weekend or dodge buses on my fixie, but the addition of a clip is handy for reeling in the four foot finger…

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Airbudz Lets Ambient Noise In, Keeping You Safe

Stanley Goodner — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:06:13 +0000

Many headphone and earbud manufacturers like to tout how their models provide the best noise isolation. But what happens when you might actually need to hear past your music and include the outside world? That’s what SafeSound has addressed with their Airbudz. Airbudz are alternative earbud attachments that let you listen to your earphones in more »

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