Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors
Ultimate Ears worked with Capitol Records to basically achieve aural nirvana with their In-Ear Reference Monitors ($1,000). The headphones contain three proprietary balanced armature speakers that have been specifically designed for studio use and boasts a consistent, flat frequency response that accurately reproduces every little audiotory detail. Link
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Nixon Apollo Headphones
Nixon is also introducing a new pair of headphones called the Apollo ($70). The new headphones look to have taken a cue from the Walkman headphones of the 80s with its monochromatic coloring and metal headband. As for the headphones you'll find 30mm drivers with a frequency range of 20-20,000 hz and a mini volume knob lets you adjust the sound right from the earcup. Link
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Phiaton PS 20 NC Headphones
Phiaton offers another great alternative to the larger, over the head noise canceling headphone options out there. The PS 20 NC headphones ($149) have a portable, in-ear design with noise canceling that blocks out 95% of the noise around you. Link
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Vizio VHP100 Wireless Home Theater Headphones
You might want to think twice about picking up a pair of Beats by Dre headphones after seeing these. Vizio's upcoming VHP100 headphones ($300) do double duty as a pair of home theater headphones that can wirelessly stream audio straight from a compatible Vizio home audio setup and can also play nice with any other outside audio source. When you leave home you can plug in your standard 3.5mm stereo cable and use the headphone's active noise cancellation for travel. Link
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Vers Earphones
Eco-friendly audio accessory company Vers is bringing out a new collection of earbuds ($50) hand-crafted from American hardwoodds (Cherry/Walnut) and bamboo. Spec-wise the buds feature integrated mic and playback controls, 10mm drivers, and a frequency range of 18-20KHz. Link
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Jays a-JAYS Four iPhone
While there are a lot of things that Apple got right with the iPhone 4, there's always been the matter of the awful pack-in earbuds that seemingly get worse with every generation. Jays hopes to save the day with their sleek a-JAYS Four iPhone headset that goes hand in hand with the iPhone's new steel and glass finish. Link
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AIAIAI TMA-1
After doing the rounds in clubs across the globe, AIAIAI's new TMA-1 DJ headphones are finally hitting the shelves. Now available for pre-order, the new headphones feature a ruggedized black on black design built to meet the needs of demanding DJs. And with testers like MSTRKRFT and Flying Lotus signing off on the headphones you can bet that these will be pumping out some booming high quality noise. Link
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Audio-Technica Solid Bass Noise-Canceling Headphones
If there's one thing wrong with noise canceling headphones, its that there aren't enough of them that come in something that's easier to put in your pocket. Audio-Technica's new noise canceling set ($190) isn't only compact, but is part of their "Solid Bass" line letting you enjoy the full audio range of Dr. Dre's The Chronic while cutting down the noise around you. As for the headphones you get 13mm drivers, a frequency range of 5-25,000Hz, and a battery life of 50 hours with the use of one AAA battery. Link
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V-Moda Crossfade LP
V-Moda is debuting its first pair of full size headphones with the Crossfade LP ($250). The new cans boast big 50mm drivers enabling a frequency response of 5-30Hz for a versatile range of sound. You'll also find steel frame elements for strength, inline mic, and durable kevlar reinforced cables. Link
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Audio-Technica ATH-BT02 Bluetooth Headphones
Isn't it funny that its 2010 and yet many of us still have to plug in a wire to hear our music? Its probably high time you go wireless with a pair of Bluetooth headphones. We like this pair ($140) from Audio-Technica that has been available in Japan for a few months now and is finally reaching our shores. The headphones feature A2DP connectivity for handling wireless audio and hands-free calls to your headphones (Yes, it works on the iPhone) and also includes a rechargeable battery good for six hours of playback. Link
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