Headphone stories

HP, Dr. Dre plan new 'digital music ecosystem'

12 Aug 2009 2:13 PM

Famed rapper/producer is teaming up with the computer maker in an ambitious effort to overhaul the sound quality of digital music.
Please Explain: Active noise cancellation

07 Jul 2009 12:16 PM

How does noise cancellation remove background noise and in which situations does it work best?
Apple warns of static shock from iPhone, iPod

20 May 2009 12:11 PM

The company says users may experience a "small and quick" shock via their ear buds due to a build-up of static electricity.
Sennheiser's HD 800 headphones

13 Jan 2009 9:49 AM

If you've got US$1,400 to burn on a sweet pair of headphones, read on because that's what Sennheiser's new HD 800 will retail for when they come out in February.
Upgrades and sidegrades from Scosche

08 Jan 2009 11:52 AM

Scosche, makers of the Kickback iPhone case, is not slowing down in its support of the iPod and iPhone platforms.
Ears-on with Shure's SE115 headphones

07 Jan 2009 11:24 AM

Shure unveiled its new SE115 line of in-ear headphones today at Macworld 2009.
BackBeat boys: Altec Lansing unveils new Bluetooth stereo headphones

07 Jan 2009 11:03 AM

Altec Lansing has introduced "its first wearable stereo Bluetooth products", the BackBeat 906 and 903 Stereo Bluetooth headphones.
Apple in-ear headphones

05 Dec 2008 2:46 PM

Apple's high-quality ear buds have finally arrived. Here's what they look like from every angle.
Top in-ear headphones for MP3 players

13 Nov 2008 4:38 PM

MP3 players will come and go, but if you buy a good pair of headphones they should last you a lifetime — well, a good portion of it anyway. We name the headphones that rock our world.
Logitech's new line-up provides aural pleasure

27 Oct 2008 4:57 PM

Logitech has announced a slew of audio products for the holiday season, including iPod docks, a network music player and iPhone-compatible ear buds.

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Reviews

Sennheiser HD 438

The HD 438 just falls shy of a fully immersive audio experience, but these mid-range headphones are very comfortable for the home listener.

Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 17-22500 Hz, 32 Ω
Bose QuietComfort 15

While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.
Logitech G330

The G330 may not sound great, but it's certainly one of the most comfortable headphones around.

Specs: Headphones