Headphones
Jaden Smith Launches ‘Moldable’ Earbuds Collab With Ultimate Ears
The new campaign video features Smith showing off the earbuds over his 2020 track “Endless Summer.” Even before this partnership, though, Smith says he was already using Ultimate Ears earbuds onstage and in the studio. “From my very first live performance to this day I have always relied on Ultimate Ears as a go-to tool,” he says, in a press release. “They allow me to concentrate on my craft and not worry about anything else getting in the way.” As part of the new collaboration, Ultimate Ears’ parent company Logitech will be supporting Smith’s 501CTHREE charity — a nonprofit built on the premise that everyone deserves access to clean water, healthy food and shelter. While details of this partnership have not been announced, Smith says he...
AIAIAI and Ninja Tune Collaborate on New Eco-Friendly Recycled Vinyl Headphones
When one thinks about cutting back on plastic usage, our minds don’t tend to go straight to our headphones. However, according to a recent report, it was found that a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronic waste were generated last year. In an effort to combat these staggering numbers AIAIAI has linked with Ninja Tune in a collaborative venture to launch an eco-friendly alternative to their popular TMA-2 headphones. The TMA-2 Ninja Tune Edition uses recycled vinyl to create the shell, but they don’t stop there. The Bio-Cellulose S05 drivers are also sustainable and are made out of an organic compound that comes from certain types of bacteria. While that could raise questions on sound quality, the company maintains that though the material is bio-...
Giveaway: Enter to Win a Rare Autographed Pair of Kygo’s A11/800 Headphones
Kygo has teamed up with EDM.com to give away a set of headphones from the producer’s new X by Kygo product line. One lucky fan will be able to get their hands on the A11/800 over-ear model, the flagship product in Kygo’s line. With a sleek, minimalist design, padded headband, and supportive memory foam ear cushions, the headphones are a fashionable fit and prime for comfort. These are not just any pair of cans though—they’ll arrive signed from the hit-making producer himself. You can enter the giveaway below. As far as features go, this model goes the extra mile with its touch control technology and active bluetooth cancellation capabilities. The Kygo Sound app puts the EQ controls directly in the user’s hands, offering a dynamic array of presets and settings. ...
Check Out Kygo’s New Noise-Cancelling A11/800 Headphones
“They’re brilliant for blocking out any unwanted distractions while I’m traveling on tour.” Chart-topping dance music star Kygo has released a new line of over-ear headphones. Combining his passion for sound quality and all things music, the famed producer has teamed up with some of the industry’s top engineers to build the X by Kygo line. The A11/800 over-ear headphones are a noise-cancelling delight. Working in conjunction with the Kygo Sound app, the headphones have the ability to equalize and let the user control how much ambient noise is blocked. A clever “awareness mode” cancels ambient noise at 50% while amplifying voices, so there’s no need to worry about removing the headphones when listening to somebody speak. As ...
Apple’s First Over-Ear Headphones, the AirPods Max, Will Only Cost You $549
Apple has announced AirPods Max, the tech giant’s first ever over-ear headphones. The cordless devices will retail for $549 and become available starting Tuesday, December 15th. The history of headphone technology begins with over-the-ear models, but starting with The Walkman in 1979, earbuds began to overtake them in popularity. It’s a trend that Apple helped along in 2001, when their first generation of earbuds shipped along with the original iPod. Their wireless AirPods launched five years later. As demand for a wider variety of listening options has increased, different people place varied values on discretion, comfort, and audio fidelity. The AirPods Max are the result of Apple bowing to demand for a high-end listening experience. Similar to the AirPods Pro ($249), the new Max models ...
adidas Teams Up With Celeb Stylist Kwasi Kessie For Limited-Edition “New York Is Not Over” Headphones
Source: adidas / adidas Not too long ago, current lame-duck president, and exiled New Yorker, Donald Trump, ridiculously claimed that NYC was a ghost town. adidas has teamed up with runner Kwasi Kessie for the perfect response. Announced today (Dec.1), adidas is teaming up with celebrity stylist and adidas Run Club captain Kwasi Kessie for a limited-edition pair of headphones honoring “New York Is Not Over.” The first-of-its-kind collaboration directly responds to Trump’s ridiculous claims that New York City was dead after Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio enacted strict lockdown measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19 when the state was the epicenter of the pandemic in the country. The super-limited headphones were customized by hand by Kessie and were designed to ...
AIAIAI’s Black Friday Sale Will Get You 30% Off Sitewide
Sustainable audio design brand AIAIAI‘s TMA-2 model has made a name for itself as one of the industry’s top-shelf headphone offerings. Favored by renowned DJs and performers worldwide, including Richie Hawtin, KAYTRANADA, Charlotte DeWitte, Skream, Yaeji, and many more, the fully modular TMA-2 headphone is now even available in an HD Wireless model. For those looking to score a “preset” version of the TMA-2, or to build their own custom pair from the ground up, there isn’t a better time than now. On Black Friday, AIAIAI will host a sitewide sale giving customers 30% off any purchase. That means that the TMA-2 HD Wireless configuration will be priced at $245.00, rather than its typical retail price of $350.00. Over $100 off of retail is incentiv...
Beats Links Up With Ambush For A Pair of Glow In The Dark Powerbeats
Source: Beats / Ambush You will definitely stand out when you rock these latest pair of Powerbeats. Beats announced on Tuesday (Nov.17) that it worked with Japanese contemporary jewelry label Ambush for a unique pair of its Powerbeats. This special version of the neckband earbuds glow in the dark, feature Ambush written on them, and costs $199.95, $50 more than the base model announced in March. The Beats x Ambush Powerbeats marks the first time the company has released a pair of headphones that glow in the dark. As to who these will appeal to, they could prove very useful to runners or bike riders who fancy getting their workouts in at night. As for the inspiration behind the earbud’s eye-catching design, Ambush’s co-founder and creative director, Yoon Ahn, said she was inspir...
Brooklyn-Based Company Grado Labs Introduces Its First Truly Wireless Earphones, The GT220
Source: Grado /GT220 These bad boys are years in the making and boast some impressive features. Tuesday (Oct.20), Brooklyn-based audio company Grado Labs, founded in 1953 by audio legend Joseph Grado announced its first truly wireless earphones, the GT220. When designing the earbuds, the company revealed that it wanted to take its time creating a compact and versatile wireless headphone that offers such vocality and depth. Source: Grado / GT220 The GT220 features a bifurcated capacitive touch system that offers users different controls just by touching them. The left bud controls phone & voice while the right bud controls music playback. The GT220 creates a tight seal in the ear with just a twist lock to help provide the best sound quality. Source: Grado / GT220 The GT220 also features...
Hypebeast Alert: Master & Dynamic Unveil Latest Virgil Abloh Designed Louis Vuitton Collab
Source: Master & Dynamic / Louis Vuitton Master & Dynamic links up with Louis Vuitton again to supply you with the most luxurious wireless earbuds on the market. Louis Vuitton unveiled the second iteration of its Horizon earbuds, but this time iconic fashion house enlisted Virgil Abloh to apply his touch to the accessory. The new buds, made in collaboration with New York-based audio brand Master & Dynamic, take its cues from the latest Louis Vuitton Men’s fashion line trends. Source: Master & Dynamic / Louis Vuitton The second-generation Horizon earbuds feature monogram detailing with neon green accents to help them stand out while you’re wearing them. They also have noise-canceling and ambient listening modes, wireless charging, and allow up to 30 hours of listening. The s...
Apple announces September 15 date for online iPhone 12 reveal event
Despite acknowledging that this year’s iPhone launches will be delayed by a few weeks relative to their traditional late September street dates, Apple isn’t stopping the hype train from leaving the station this month. The company announced today that a media event will indeed take place on September 15, roughly a week after its typical iPhone and Apple Watch debuts, setting the stage for new devices to arrive in October. Like the company’s WWDC20 developers’ conference, this event will be virtual rather than in-person, and livestreamed online for immediate viewing across the globe. The stream will start at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern) on Apple.com for viewing through browsers, as well as the TV apps on iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 12 fami...
Skullcandy Unveils Its Newest Addition To Crusher Lineup, The Crusher Evo
Source: Skullcandy / Skullcandy Crusher Evo Last year OG lifestyle audio brand Skullcandy introduced to the world its Crusher ANC headphones. Today (Sept.3), the company is back with a new addition to the Crusher family, the new Crusher Evo. The Crusher Evo follows in the footsteps of the previous models, Crusher 360, Crusher Wireless, and the most recent model, the Crusher ANC. What separates the EVO from the other models is that it will now combine Skullcandy’s most notable audio advancements giving users “an unprecedented immersive and personal audio experience.” Source: Skullcandy / Skullcandy Evo The Crusher Evo’s will use an improved version of Skullcandy’s patented Sensory Haptic Bass and Personal Sound from Audiodo. Those who own the Crusher ANC’s are very familiar with the pr...
