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…

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…

At CES 2013 Audio-Technica is expanding its QuietPoint active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones lineup with the introduction of its ATH-ANC29 over-ear and ATH-ANC33iS in-ear headphones with communications capabilities. Both models join the company’s current ANC offerings including the top-of-the-line ATH-ANC9, which has won a CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award.

The ATH-ANC29 (SRP: US$99.95) is a stylish new addition to the QuietPoint family. It features redesigned earcups and a bold Audio-Technica logo for a sleek, contemporary look, and a restyled headband with extra padding for a snug yet totally comfortable fit…

Today Sony introduced its new Extra Bass headphone series, available in headband-type and in ear bud versions. This new line combines Sony’s expertise in superior audio engineering, comfort, and style, while delivering an enhanced acoustic design. The range of sub harmonics is deeper than the more traditional line, ideal for today’s music.

“Sony’s sound engineers are committed to providing an unprecedented level of audio performance,” said Andrew Sivori, vice president of the Personal Audio Division at Sony Electronics…

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…

Sony today announced the WH-1000XM3 noise cancelling headphones, the newest addition to the highly acclaimed Sony 1000X family. This headband-style around ear model offers all of the much loved features from the previous WH-1000XM2 model while adding multiple key improvements, including upgraded noise cancelling performance to enhance the listening and user experience.

Listen with next-level silence thanks to Sony's industry-leading noise cancellationtechnologies. The 1000XM3 features a newly developed HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, which has approximately four times greater performance than the previous processor…

JVC today announced a new headphone series that is bold in design and performance. The new three-model Xtreme Xplosives, or XX, series combines aggressive new design with JVC's traditional high-quality build and style to meet the needs of today's music enthusiasts in comfort, sound and price.

The series includes an inner-ear headphone, on-ear model and an around-the-ear headphone. All three XX series models feature a bass port for outstanding bass reproduction, a durable rubber protector for impact protection and to help withstand heavy use, and a gold-plated 3.5mm stereo plug…

At CEA Line Shows 2013 Audio-Technica is introducing its ATH-ANC70 QuietPoint active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones, successor to the acclaimed ATH-ANC7b ANC model. The ATH-ANC70 provides up to 90% noise cancellation and offers a host of improvements including a mic and controller for answering calls and controlling music, completely integrated electronics with all functionality built into the earcup, and a new comfort-fit design.

The ATH-ANC70 has a microphone and controller for answering calls and operating music playback, and the controls are discreetly built into one of the earcups…

Harman today announced the availability of two new wireless headphones, the AKG K 830 BT and AKG K 840 KL. Running through the airport, catching the next conference call or listening to the latest tunes on the plane will be a much more pleasant and stress-free experience with the new AKG wireless headphones.

Perfect for the constant jetsetter who takes calls on the run yet enjoys listening to tunes on the train, the K 830 BT features Bluetooth technology and is compatible with iPod and iPhone models, and other Bluetooth portable players…

Maxell today announced the launch of its new line of studio series headphones at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show.

The Studio Line of headphones was created specifically with the music aficionado in mind. Offering three distinct specialty headphones, from wireless to heavy bass focused products, the Studio line provides the perfect alternative to the one size fits all approach.

“We wanted to address all of the specific needs of the listener and realized that we needed to compromise too much in one product…