Audio-Technica now offers two headphones with communications and device control capability: the ATH-CK400i In-ear Headphones with Integrated Control for iPhone, iPad and iPod, and the ATH-BT03 Sound/Phone Bluetooth In-ear Headphones for Bluetooth smartphones and compatible devices.

The ATH-CK400i (SRP: $59.95) and ATH-BT03 (SRP: $79.95) provide music playback, the ability to answer phone calls over the headphones, and integrated device control for music playback functions including play, pause, fast forward, rewind and more…

Convenience, precision sound, iconic design and easy remote control use sum up two new Bluetooth stereo headsets announced by Jabra today. Worn around the neck as a personal accessory or clipped on, the hands-free Jabra Play and Jabra Tag were designed for users on the go who want to easily switch between music and calls without compromising their lifestyle. The Jabra Play and Jabra Tag round out Jabra's music portfolio which includes a recently announced line of stereo headphones - Jabra Revo Wireless, Jabra Revo and Jabra Vox – and a wireless portable speaker, Jabra Solemate…

Today Sony introduced its new premium headband-type MDR-1 headphones. Available in standard, Bluetooth® wireless and digital noise canceling versions, the new MDR-1 headphones is a result of a unique collaboration between Sony Electronics and Sony Music Entertainment.

Combining Sony Electronics’ expertise in superior sound quality, comfort, and beautiful design, with Sony Music’s knowledge of current music trends, the new MDR-1 premium headphones deliver an enhanced acoustic design allowing listeners to hear the music the way artists intended it to sound in the studio…

Today Sony introduced the next evolution of premium headband-type MDR-10 headphones. Available in digital noise canceling, Bluetooth wireless with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology and standard versions, the new MDR-10 headphones deliver music lovers a premium audio experience in a more lightweight and portable design that is distinctly Sony.

“Fusing Sony Electronics’ expertise in superior sound quality, comfort, and design with Sony Music Entertainment’s immersion in current music trends, the new MDR-10 headphones deliver a premium listening experience,” said Andrew Sivori, vice president of the Sound Division at Sony Electronics…

Today, Jabra announced the launch of a new franchise of wireless headsets, establishing new standards for call quality, security and the number of staff who can simultaneously utilize headsets.

Jabra Engage is the product of more than 115,000 hours of development by Jabra engineers and four registered new patents. The result is a new class of DECT professional headsets that offer superior wireless capabilities with incredible call clarity and a superior overall sound experience. Engage supports improved customer satisfaction and employee productivity, all while providing the highest level of security of any wireless headset on the market.

Calls are getting longer, leading to major problems faced by organizations regarding DECT channel availability. Jabra Engage allows three times (3x) as many workers in a shared space to connect wirelessly, solving the 'density' problem experienced by competing technologies, without negatively impacting the call experience in terms of sound quality and range…

Today Jabra announced the launch of Jabra Elite 25e, in-ear stereo neckband headphones with best-in-class battery for wireless calls and music. The Jabra Elite 25e are full mobility on-the-go headphones that allow for seamless switching between calls and music throughout the day for optimal effectiveness and productivity – and all of these features are available at an accessible price point.

The Jabra Elite 25e headphones are perfectly powered: One charge delivers all day or week power with up to 18 hours of battery life – the best performance for a headset in this class. This gives users the freedom to stay connected anytime and anywhere…

Sony today unveiled their all new Balanced Armature (BA) in-ear headphone series. Combining BA driver technology with Sony’s expertise in superior sound quality, style, and comfort, this new series offers the truest sound reproduction and significant performance advantages that fit nearly every lifestyle.

With their micro-size driver construction and high sensitivity, the BA headphones achieve incredible sound resolution. At a quarter of the size of a conventional 13.5mm dynamic driver, the uniquely designed BA driver delivers a higher level of sensitivity in a more compact size…

Beyerdynamic has announced the new headphones Blue BYRD ANC and LAGOON ANC which revolutionize wireless music pleasure with their unique combination of state-of-the-art noise cancellation and the innovative MOSAYC sound personalization. The wireless neckband in-ear headphones Blue BYRD ANC and the over-ear model LAGOON ANC set standards in technology and sound, but do not stop there: the Blue BYRD ANC also amazes with its ultra sleek ergonomic casing while LAGOON ANC plays on a whole new level regarding design, comfort and audiophile prowess…

Jabra today announced it is extending its market-leading Evolve range of headsets for professional use. The new Jabra Evolve 75e brings an earbud design to the range which has sold over 2.5 million units worldwide.

Since the launch in 2014, the Evolve product range has been engineered to enable focus and distraction free working. According to Jabra research, the majority of today's flexible workers (78%) say their personal productivity at the office is impacted by noise.

To address this issue, the company was the first to introduce Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and busylight into the office…

Philips today demonstrated its increasing emphasis on the headphones category by focusing on a range of new products at IFA. Each model – ranging from additions to the company’s Fidelio line of premium products offering rich bass, natural mids and clear highs to the CitiScape line for urban and fashion-forward music fans — reflects Philips’ commitment to innovative design, craftsmanship and sound quality…