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…

Harman is proud to present the versatile new AKG Y55 headphones, made to DJ standards, and offering affordable access to the renowned AKG sound quality with emphatic bass response. Designed for the rigors of the job, AKG Y55 headphones are perfect for those on the go, with a sense of style and a desire to own the house.

"AKG knows how to deliver professional sound quality in a consumer headphone that inspires both music lovers and players," said Michael Mauser, president, Lifestyle Division, HARMAN. "With the AKG Y55 headphones, we've combined superb, detailed sound with innovative design that looks great and performs under the most demanding conditions, and with features that please the most demanding tastes."

High-Resolution Audio brings you closer to the spirit and soul of the artist’s original performance – just as you’d hear it on stage or in the recording studio. Now Sony offers an expanded range of options for enjoying pristine Hi-Res sound on-the-go.

“As digital audio emerged and allowed consumers to more easily and accessibly enjoy music, audio quality was inadvertently sacrificed,” said Michael Woulfe, Vice President of Sound Division at Sony Electronics. “Sony’s commitment to hi-res audio continues with the new MDR-1A Hi-Res headphones. Music lovers no longer have to choose between audio quality and portability – they can finally listen to their music library on-the-go, with the quality that the artist intended…

Just in time for the holidays, Sony today is unveiling five new audio accessories that offer versatility, personalization and freedom from wires. With Bluetooth® technology, compact styles and sleek designs, these accessories are fashionable and functional.

For travelers, new noise canceling headphones (model MDR-NC7) offer an upgraded version of Sony’s most popular model, and the travel speakers (model SRS-M50) let you take your music wherever you go.

For the color conscious, a new universal remote control (model RM-VL610) comes with three swappable back plates in bright or neutral colors, which will help you personalize your décor down to the last detail…

Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ and Monster® announced today five new products that redefine the music experience and present exciting new listening opportunities. The new additions to the Beats family include: Beatbox™, the brand's first digital sound system with iPod docking station that expands the Beats experience from individual enjoyment of high-end audio quality to a social experience; Powerbeats™, a ground breaking new sports performance headphone inspired by 2009 and 2010 NBA MVP Lebron James of the Miami Heat; Beats Pro™, a breakthrough studio-quality headphone for professionals and prosumers…

The music and sounds played in today’s popular nightclubs create excitement and fun for patrons. Pioneer has incorporated those emotions into developing its new line of “Superior Club Sound” headphones. The SE-MX7 and SE-MX9 on-ear headphones and SE-CX8 and SE-CX9 in-ear headphones not only focus on producing the snappy midrange and low bass response encountered in nightclubs, but also offers great sound quality, maximum comfort, and fashionable modern designs…

Monster, fast becoming one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance headphones, is combining astounding audio performance with unprecedented affordability in its new trio of "Jamz" in-ear headphones - designed to bring outstanding Monster sound to a broader range of headphone users than ever before. The line is led by the virtually indestructible flagship "Jamz," which were recently honored with a prestigious Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award by the Consumer Electronics Association…

Further continuing the commitment to bring premium High-resolution audio to consumers everywhere, Sony today introduced an expanded range of portable audio options to enjoy Hi-Res sound on-the-go. This includes three new headphones –the MDR-Z7 headband type Hi-Res Headphones, MDR-1ADAC Hi-Res Headphones with Integrated DAC/Amplifier, and XBA-Z5 Hi-Res In-Ear Headphones–as well as the PHA-3 Portable Headphone DAC/ Amplifier, and several headphone cables including models engineered with Kimber Kable…