Asus today announced its new Strix brand and Strix Pro, a multi-platform gaming headset engineered with powerful 60mm neodymium-magnet drivers, full-size hexagonal ear cushions (130mm across at the widest point) and technology that filters our over 90% of environmental noise. Strix Pro is compatible with PCs, Macs, PlayStation 4 consoles and many smartphones and tablets. Taken from the ancient Roman and Greek word for owl, Strix is the brand name for the stunning new Asus gaming-gear series. Strix means the keenest hearing and sharpest eyesight and the ability to feel the environment, enabling the player to detect and react to even the slightest movement…

Audio-Technica now offers its ATH-PRO700MK2 and ATH-PRO500BK Professional DJ Monitor Headphones, two high-performance models that are designed for DJ use, yet are also ideal for consumers seeking top-quality headphones that deliver exceptional sound.

The ATH-PRO700MK2 DJ closed-back dynamic headphones combine the sonic excellence, comfort and durability that have made Audio-Technica headphones favorites among DJs, industry professionals and astute listeners alike. The headphones employ large 53 mm drivers that are designed especially for this model, to deliver authoritative bass, a clear midrange and open, well-defined treble…

JVC today announced the addition of an in-ear model to its premium Black series headphone line. The new HA-FXC80 headphone combines advanced materials and JVC’s Micro-HD driver with a unique design that offers comfort and a secure fit.

The headphone’s performance advantage begins with the use of JVC’s Micro-HD driver, a design that places the driver unit in the ear canal as opposed to conventional designs that place the driver in the housing outside the ear canal. As a result, sound is delivered directly to the ear without diffused reflections for clarity and improved isolation from outside noise…

JVC has updated the color selections for its popular Marshmallow, Gumy Air, New Gumy and Flats headphone models. The HA-FX35 Marshmallow, HA-F240 Gumy Air and HA-F140 New Gumy headphones are now available in nine different colors that match the colors of the fifth-generation iPod® nano®. The JVC Flats offer a choice of six updated colors.

In offering a wide range of color options for its headphones, JVC pairs style with performance, with all models offering the excellent sound reproduction, comfort and secure fit that make them the top choice for music enthusiasts…

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today expanded its on-ear headband headphone offerings with two new products, the flagship SE-MJ591 audiophile headphone for critical listening, and the SE-NC21M noise canceling headphone. Each new headphone model is designed to optimize the listening experience in very different environments.

“There’s an emotional connection with music, and when you hear more of the details, it changes the listening experience significantly,” said Chris Walker, director AV marketing and product planning for the Home Electronics Division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc…

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…

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…