Showing posts with label On-Ear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label On-Ear. Show all posts
Headfoams Are Kid-Proof, Near-Indestructible Headphones

Giving kids headphone isn't usually a good idea. Chances are, it won't be long till that sweet pair of cans is gutted into a mess that nobody can seem to remember who's responsible for destroying. If you must give children audio gear for listening to their music and games in private, make it these indestructible Headfoams.
Made by Marblue, it's a pair of headphones with a body made from a single piece of EVA foam. You know, the same thing they make Nerf darts with. The kind of things that kids can't break, no matter how much they twist, pull, or drop it on the ground.


The Headfoam hides all the audio electronics inside the thick and soft foam casing, ensuring everything is duly protected during rough and rugged play. Unless your kids decide to destroy the headphones deliberately with a sharp pair of scissors, regular horsing around shouldn't damage it the same way it will mess up your DIY Tank Headphhones. Because it's made from foam, the entire thing will wear comfortably on a child's head, with a snap-on extension pad to keep it snug even on smaller children.
Design is similar to the gaudy, colorful headphones you see teenagers wearing around these days, so there's no doubt kids are going to love it. Sound is also limited to never go past 85 decibels, so you can feel safe knowing your kids won't ruin their hearing well before they get to middle school.
Available in blue and purple, with more colors coming soon, the Marblue Headfoam retails for $39.99.
Bang & Olufsen: BeoPlay

                                               

The Earphones that come along with Apple’s iPhone are not truly exemplary and even the so-called high-end earphones hardly pack in the bass and treble that music lovers crave and yearn for. Bang & Olufsen is certainly one of those companies that come to our mind as soon as we think about great Earphones.
The company has now announced two new sets of its acclaimed B&O Play headphones which not only look good but come packed with exceptional sonic features. The BeoPlay H3 in-ear headphones fit just right in the auditory orifice, while the BeoPlay H6 over-ear headphones are soft and comfortable, without leaving any discomfort on the skin of the wearer.
Both the Headphones are made from anodized high purity aluminum and the solid cowhide leather on BeoPlay H6 looks and feels very premium. Part of the designing magic can be attributed to Jakob Wagner, a renowned Danish industrial designer. Both the models are durable and change the way one perceives listening to music on headphones.

The BeoPlay H3 costs 249 Euros ($345) while the BeoPlay H6 costs 399 Euros ($520). The headphones are available at select Apple retail stores, departmental stores and all Bang & Olufsen stores from May 2013.
On-ear headphones


Music lovers swear by the sound quality and noise reduction of on-ear headphones. Fortunately, newer designs are sleek and fashionable. These aren't the bulky headphones you wore in high school. Look for designs in chic colors and earpieces designed for comfort. Find steals on on-ear headphones at T.J.Maxx. The Stylus headphones have a futuristic white design that make a wow-worthy gift. (The Stylus on-ear headphone, Nixon, $130)