JVC announced a new lineup of XTREME XPLOSIVES series headphones, including white around-ear and on-ear designs, as well as inner ear models. The signature rugged looks and durable construction of the XX series are all present, as are the heavy-duty Neodymium driver units and Extreme Deep Bass Ports that have made the XX series a favorite among music fans who like their bass delivered with a punch.

The popular HA-M55X and HA-S44X are now available in white, in addition to the already available black versions…

The CX 680 sports headphones won the prestigious CES Innovations Award at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The ear-canal phones from Sennheiser and adidas impressed the interdisciplinary jury in the “Headphones” category. The award-winning headphones will be presented to an international audience for the first time at the trade show from January 7-10, 2010…

Beats by Dre, co-founded by legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine, and Monster are proud to announce the newest addition to the celebrated line of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones with the release of Heartbeats by Lady Gaga, an updated version of the popular in-ear headphones.

Designed by Lady Gaga, the uniquely styled in-ear headphones were inspired by leather and studs and feature the ultra-crisp sonic technology expected from the Beats by Dr. Dre line of products. The new Heartbeats by Lady Gaga are a reflection of the pop queen's high-end sense of style and commitment to providing fans with the best music listening experience possible…

Sol Republic announced today its first professional-caliber headphone, Sol Republic Master Tracks XC, studio tuned by Calvin Harris. With sound that's acoustically accurate for music artists to use in the studio, and style, lightweight design and durability for use everywhere else, Master Tracks XC over-ear headphones deliver professional-grade sound with a modern headphone design. Tapping into the sonic perfection of multi-platinum producer, recording engineer, singer, songwriter and collaborator Calvin Harris, Sol Republic presents the pinnacle headphone for both music creators and music lovers…

Two years ago, Philips launched the Philips Fidelio L1 headphones, which have gone on to be recognized as one of the leading headphones in their class. Today, Philips is introducing a new generation: the Philips Fidelio L2. The new model features lighter materials, a new headband design and key sound improvements that will impress even the most discerning audiophile. The Philips Fidelio L2 have been tuned by the sharpest ears from Philips’ ‘Golden Ears’ panel of audio experts, delivering exceptional sound detail for every song…

Polk Audio, the award-winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products, is now shipping two new headphone models that are geared toward the audiophile on the go. The UltraFocus 6000 and UltraFocus 8000—in-ear and over-ear offerings, respectively—challenge conventional wisdom that active noise cancelation must come at the expense of superior sound quality.

“For too long, consumers have had to make a choice between active noise cancelation and true high-fidelity sound from their headphones,” said Ben Newhall, Polk Audio’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing…

Audio-Technica today announced three new models of high-performance in-ear headphones for consumers. The ATH-CK6A, ATH-CKM50A and ATH-CK7A combine clear, richly detailed sound quality with unmatched comfort and portability, and are designed to accommodate everyone who wants to hear exceptional sound, anywhere…

Today, Bose announces addition to the iconic SoundLink line of mobile audio solutions, the SoundLink Bluetooth on-ear headphones, the first on-ear Bluetooth headphones from Bose.

The new SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones deliver a new level of performance for Bluetooth headphones. They feature crisp, powerful sound, new features, and a design that’s lighter and more comfortable than conventional Bluetooth headphones.

The SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones deliver all the audio performance of a Bose wired headphone. Bose Active Equalization and TriPort technology combine for smoother, more balanced sound. Mid-high frequencies are natural, and low-frequencies are detailed and full. Yet, there are no cords or cables, so you can take calls, or enjoy a video, movie or music freely…

ASUS today announced the EB50N NearField Stereo Headset, the world’s first Bluetooth 4.0 headset with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. The EB50N features Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) to give users improved sound quality and energy efficiency at the same time; while NFC technology provides one-touch device pairing and allows users to simultaneously connect two devices to the headset. A full-range audio driver provides crystal-clear sound while its ergonomic design and long battery life ensure hours of comfortable music-listening or hands-free voice calls…

The CX 980, MX 980 and OMX 980 earphones from Sennheiser will appeal to music fans not only with their top-quality sound but also with their elegant design. High-grade metal and a finely crafted finish provide these high-end earphones with a touch of class.

“Electronic devices for mobile applications have to meet increasingly demanding requirements—this also applies to earphones…