From the category archives:

Earbud Headphones

ZEN Aurvana Earphones by Creative

June 5, 2006

Creative has released these ZEN Aurvana earphones, which are said to block out 90% of ambient noise. The $100 phones are apparently first being released in Singapore. But they should be available in the U.S. soon because they are already featured prominently on Creative’s site. The earphones weigh just 13g, making them the lightest in [...]

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An Efficient Portable Amplifier: The Boostaroo

August 30, 2004

The Boostaroo is a pocket-size portable amplifier for your earphones. It amplifies the sound coming out of your iPod or MP3 player by 100%. I’ve tested this device, and it certainly does amplify quite well, and two AA batteries it uses last for weeks.
It also functions as a splitter and allows you to share your [...]

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Future Sonic Ears EM3

July 28, 2004

Universal
fit design
Outstanding
bass response
Outstanding
vocal tone
ComfortEar™ custom
fit sleeves available (at additional cost – ear impressions required
for this option)
Great
upgrade to similar systems

Response:
20 hz to 20,000 hz
Driver: FSI proprietary F/R
Impedance: 32 ohm
Sensitivity: 118dB
Isolation: 25 dB
Cable: 45″ standard
Connector: Standard 1/8″ Stereo Gold Plug
Accessories: Carrying Case (Pouch Type)
Best Price:
$143.10 (FutureSonics)

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Shure E3C Sound Isolating Earphones

July 28, 2004

Blocks external noise with comfortable sound-isolating sleeves that contour to the inside of the ears.
Shure E3c Sound Isolating Earphone -
The replacement of the acclaimed E1, the E3 uses low mass, high energy micro-speakers
to deliver incredibly precise sound with secure, comfortable, acoustic isolation
for an outstanding listening experience where ever you are. Whether listening
to your home [...]

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Top Rated Earbuds: The Etymotic ER-6 Isolator

July 28, 2004

Recommended by: ZDNet, CNET and Wired Magazine.
From ZDNET:
The name Etymotic means “true to the ear” and is pronounced “et-im-oh-tik.” We’re huge fans of the company’s ER-4P earbuds but it retails for a whopping $330. The ER-6 Isolator earbuds, meanwhile, carries a list price of $130 and is designed to offer most of the performance and [...]

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