Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre, today announced an exciting new development in the evolution of the popular "Beats™ By Dr. Dre™ headphone line - the on-ear "Beats Solo" headphones (MAP: $179.95, SRP: $219.95). The new Beats Solo high-performance headphones offer users an ideal entry level Beats by Dr. Dre personal listening experience in a lightweight and smaller version. Beats Solo will be available in November 2009 in both black and white versions.

Noel Lee, the Head Monster, noted: "When Monster teamed up with Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine for Beats™ by Dr…

Beats Electronics, the leading audio brand co-founded by legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine, today announced the expansion of the company's global product offering with the introduction of the Executive premium headphones and urBeats earphones. Beats currently owns over 56% of the $100+ premium headphone market in North America according to data from NPD, and these two new products will continue to raise the bar across form, function, design and most importantly, sound quality…

Leveraging its expertise as the world's largest musical instrument manufacturer and the leading choice of professionals for studio and concert audio gear, Yamaha today announced its PRO Series line of high-fidelity, noise-isolation headphones.

The PRO Series headphones, which encompass the PRO 300, PRO 400 and PRO 500, are designed to faithfully reproduce audio recordings from the full spectrum of musical genres, while delivering natural sound that is balanced yet vivid, with an exceptional soundstage that envelops the listener…

The iconic Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones are now available in new color and finish options, offering consumers a way to customize them in virtually any color combination.

Creating a unique pair of QC15 headphones is easy, and can be done through Bose.com. Customers can choose from 46 different colors for eight separate parts of the headphone, and select one of two finishes — matte or gloss. Through the techniques of ColorWare, the headphones’ elements are hand-painted with automotive-grade paint and a scratch-resistant finish…

JVC today announced the addition of two new models to its line of inner ear headphones, both available in nine colors matching the iPod nano 5G. For the active user, JVC offers a new sports clip headphone, the HA-EBX5, which comes with soft rubber ear hooks for a secure and comfortable fit. Also new are the stylish HA-FX22 clear color headphones.

Designed for sports and active lifestyles, the splash-proof HA-EBX5 incorporate a soft rubber ear hook that fits around the outer ear to hold the earpieces comfortably in place…

Today, Bose introduced the SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II, combining the best sound quality of any wireless headphone available today with a whole new kind of wireless experience: an amazing 15 hours of battery life, multi-point for connecting two devices, quick pairing with NFC technology, seamless audio/video sync, easy switching between music and calls, and intuitive controls and voice prompts that don’t leave you guessing. They’re made for mobile — built to last and light and comfortable for all day, everyday use…

Active music lovers looking for a secure-fitting headphone now have another option with the introduction of new JVC adjustable ear clip headphones, available in a choice of three colors.

Designed for sports and other active use, the affordable JVC HA-EB75 splash-proof headphones incorporate a soft rubber ear clip that fits around the outer ear to hold the earbud in place. To ensure a comfortable and secure fit, the ear clip is adjustable, with a slide mechanism that offers five different positions to adjust to different size ears…

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…

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."

With the debut of the HFI-2400, a new accompaniment to the HFI headphones family, Ultrasone has designed an eye-catching black and silver, open-backed headphones that satisfies the highest of listening demands.

The HFI-2400 is the flagship headphone in Ultrasone’s famed HFI Series. Distinguished by its airy tone and its modern and elegant design, the HFI-2400s 40mm gold-plated driver provides the finest of three-dimensional sound thanks to Ultrasone’s patented S-Logic™ technology. The HFI-2400 comes outfitted with the MU Metal shielding, just like other Ultrasone headphones, that reduces the amount of magnetic radiation emitted from standard headphones, up to 98%…