Noise canceling headphones work their magic by producing sound frequencies that directly counter the sounds of ambient noise, while still allowing desired sounds (such as music) to come through crystal clear. Full-size noise canceling headphones can offer fantastic sound quality, but sometimes users need a smaller, more portable package for traveling or working out. [...]
Ever since we saw Michael Phelps with his headphones at the Olympics not only have we asked the question, “What’s on Michael Phelps’ iPod?”, but more importantly, “How can we too enjoy music in and around the water?”. With science continuing to advance in developing underwater headphones, water lovers can now [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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