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Sony MDR-AS50G

Although the headphone market continues to burgeon with new models, it can be surprisingly tough to find a decent, fitness-friendly pair. A few companies, such as Sennheiser, have stepped up to the plate with sport-branded earphones, which feature design attributes meant to keep them secured on the head during activity....

Tags: Cable, Performance management, Digital media, Digital music, Sony MDR-AS50G, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2008-04-07

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Sony A-series Walkman is thinnest yet; 64GB, OLED, noise cancellation

Apple iPod who? Sony's A-series Walkman portable media player was announced today in Japan, and it's only a matter of time before the device makes waves stateside. Good thing, too: this Walkman sports a 2.8-inch OLED display (240x400), FM radio,...

Tags: Sony Corp., Organic Light-emitting Diode, Sony A-series Walkman, A-series, Battery Life, Corporate Communications, Engineering, Digital Music, Media Players, Digital Media, Marketing, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-09-16

Sony MDR-AS30G Active Headphones

User ReviewI just purchased these a week ago and they are really uncomfortable. The large bit that sticks in your ear for "stability" is what carries all the weight (and it's not light)so after 10 minutes your ears just start to hurt. I'd recommend earphones for jogging etc and normal...

Tags: headphone, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

Sony MDR-EX55LP Earbuds--photos

There may be better options in this price range, but the Sony MDR-EX55LP earbuds are still a good step up from stock for listeners who like balanced audio across a variety of genres. by CNET News.com

Tags: Sony Corp., Photograph, Investment, Finance, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-06-12

Gadget Gal's daily deals: 16GB Sony Walkman, Pentax Optio E60 digital camera, iPod/iPhone backup battery

A 16GB Sony Walkman, a Pentax Optio E60 digital camera, and an iPhone/iPod backup battery. Here are your daily deals for Thursday, April 16, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Sony Style is offering the Sony Walkman NWZ-A729BLK 16GB MP3 Player w/ MDR-EX082...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Sony Corp., Apple iPod, Sony Walkman, Battery, Backup, Digital Camera, Pentax, Camera, Backup Battery, Sony Style, Engineering, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-04-16

Sony MDR-AS20J Active Headphones

Although the headphone market continues to burgeon with new models, it can be surprisingly tough to find a decent, fitness-friendly pair. A few companies, such as Sennheiser, have stepped up to the plate with sport-branded earphones that feature design attributes meant to keep them secured on the head during activity....

Tags: cord, Sony MDR-AS20J, Active Headphones, MDR-AS20Js, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2008-06-10

Sennheiser HD 600

When Steve Guttenberg reviewed the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones, he rightfully called them "fit for a king"--while noting that they retail for a correspondingly princely sum of $500. Thankfully, the HD 650s aren't the only model in Sennheiser's high-end audiophile line. The Sennheiser HD 600s can be bought at a...

Tags: Sennheiser, headphone

Product reviews 2008-05-13

Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones

Sony is certainly no stranger to the headphone market. The company's portable line may very well be the most popular aftermarket earphones. It has quite an array of full-size "cans" as well as a decent selection of noise-canceling models. The latest high-end set to hit virtual retail shelves combines the...

Tags: cup, headphone, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2008-04-16

Denon AH-D2000 - headphones

With earbuds practically taking over the popular private listening landscape, I can't help but wonder how many people consider over-the-ear headphones anymore. While I love my earbuds, especially while wandering around New York City and riding the subway to work, over-the-ear 'phones provide a visceral listening experience that earbuds can't...

Tags: headphone, Denon

Product reviews 2008-03-19

Philips SHN7500 Noise Canceling Headphones

Philips SHN7500 Noise Canceling Headphones are a peculiar product. They happen to be one of those unusual pieces of gear that, depending on how you look at it, has a very smart--or kind of silly--design.The basic premise behind the headphones, which carry an MSRP of $100, is that you wear...

Tags: headphone, dongle, Philips Electronics N.V., Philips SHN7500 Noise Canceling Headphones, noise cancellation, seal

Product reviews 2007-09-13

Arriva Sports Headphones

The demand for "sport" style headphones has increased over the years, as more people realize that the tunes spouting from their iPods and other portable MP3 players provide a certain amount of motivation during any workout. The trick has always been to create headphones that have all of the...

Tags: headphone, Arriva

Product reviews 2007-03-30

Sony MDR D777LP Altus - headphones

When Sony introduced its Altus MDR-777LP headphones, the company touted the "80KHz frequency response" along with a couple of other unique features. First off, that number doesn't mean a single thing without some sort of qualifier like "plus or minus N decibels." But marketing speak aside, the Altus is a...

Tags: Sony Corp., headphone, Altus MDR-777LP, TriPort

Product reviews 2007-03-23

Gennum nX6000 Bluetooth headset

Though we've enjoyed Gennum's previous Bluetooth headsets--such as the Gennum NxZen--for their performance, we haven't always been impressed with the design of the headsets. However, the company's latest model, the Gennum nX6000, boasts a sleeker and more lightweight design, prompting us to take special notice of it at CES 2007....

Tags: Bluetooth headset, Gennum nX6000, headset, Gennum Corp.

Product reviews 2007-03-03

Averatec Voya 320

When we reviewed the Averatec Voya 350 late last summer, we gave it a lukewarm reception; it was a decent portable navigation system but it was in need of some refinements in design and usability to really compete with the industry leaders, such as Garmin and TomTom.Well, it looks as...

Tags: Memory, Averatec, Averatec Voya 320, Voya 350, Voya 320

Product reviews 2007-02-02

Love your iPod - Earphones

Love your iPod - Earphonesstock phones?I am something of an audiophile at home, but I have to say that the stock iPod earphones really aren't too bad. Given that I am listening to compressed audio to begin with, I don't think it's necessary to shell out for really pricey headphones....

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Telecom & Utilities, Apple iPod, headphone, phone, IEM, stock

Discussion threads 2007-01-12

Sony MDR-EX90LP

It may be hard to believe now, but Sony used to rule the portable audio world. And if the company keeps turning out quality headphones, it may keep a share of that world. Sony's latest pair of low-profile earbuds, the MDR-EX90LP, stand to help the case. These $100 'phones aren't...

Tags: Cable, Sony MDR-EX90LP, Sony Corp., earbud

Product reviews 2006-10-24

Photo: Little earphones, big sound

Sony's MDR-EX90SL earphones have a diagonal earpiece with a large 13.5-millimeter driver unit to deliver smooth bass and clear treble sounds.

Tags: photograph, Sony Corp.

Image galleries 2006-05-02

Sony MDR-710LP

Sony offers a broad assortment of well-designed, high-performance headphones ranging from full-size studio monitors such as the MDR-V700DJ all the way down to Fontopia-series earbuds, such as the MDR-EX71SL. At CES 2006, the company introduced several new additions to its headphone lineup. The $59 Sony MDR-710LPs are a portable headband...

Tags: Sony MDR-710LP, headphone, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2006-04-21

Panasonic RP-WH5000

With the release of its $250 RP-WH5000 infrared wireless headphones, Panasonic's designers are shooting for a more upscale audience than that of the company's previous sub-$100 RP-WF930s. Weighing in at 11 ounces, the headphones definitely have the beefy look and feel of a luxury model, but thanks to clever distribution...

Tags: headphone, Panasonic RP-WH5000s, Panasonic, wireless headphone, wireless

Product reviews 2006-02-01

Throw away your iPod earbuds

Apple makes the undisputed best MP3 player on the market but it ships with what may be the worst earbuds ever made. It's definitely a conflict: how can such a slick MP3 player as the iPod ship with earbud headphones that are so inferior? Apple would tell you that...

Tags: Apple Computer Inc., Apple iPod

Blog posts 2005-10-24