Schiit Magni Amp & Modi DAC

If you've ever been wondering what all those audiophiles have been going on about, it might be time you get your feet wet in the wallet swallowing world of headphone amps and DACS. Lucky for you (and your bank account) Schiit recently announced their reasonably priced Magni Amp ($99) that will drive any headphone you can throw at it with 1.2W into 32ohms and the Win/Mac-compatible Modi ($99) that produces sound up to 24/96 sampling rates from a very powerful 24-bit AKM4396 DAC. Combine the two and you'll have quite the audio setup for under just $200. Schiit

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JVC HA-FXZ200

Bassheads looking powerful lows in an in-ear monitor are going to want to check out JVC's latest headphone, the HA-FXZ200. The headphones have two 5.8mm drivers with carbon diaphragm carbon nanotubes for better sound reproduction and an 8.8mm "Stream Woofer" is dedicated to delivering powerful bass and midrange. $400, Aiko

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Audio-Technica ATH-CKS99BT

Want to go wireless, but don't want to compromise on sound quality? Audio-Technica aims to wirelessly deliver the best sound possible with their new Bluetooth earbuds. The headphones support high quality audio streaming through the apt-X codec and features a built-in amp that will help deliver deep and crisp sound through those big 13mm drivers. $345, Aiko

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Aedle VK-1

Previewed earlier in the year, Aedle debuts its first headphone, the VK-1. Handcrafted in Brittany, France, the VK-1 is launching this February in a limited run and features CNC-machined aircraft aluminum earcups, handsewn lambskin leather, 40mm titanium drivers, and detachable aramid fiber coated cables. $325-$360, Aedle

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Amadana Style-D Headphones

Japanese brand Amadana releases a stunning set of headphones, the Style-D from their new SAL "Style and Live" collection. The unique design is complemented by 30mm dynamic drivers and a built-in inline mic for all your phone calls. $190, Audiocubes

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Audio-Technica ATH-ESW11LTD Earsuit

You better believe Audio-Technica didn't cut any corners for its latest top of the line headphones. The ATH-ESW11LTD Earsuit uses Japanese Ghost Walnut earcups which house a powerful set of 53mm drivers while plush lambskin earpads deliver that sound in luxury. $800, Audiocubes

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Nocs NS600 Crush

Built for bassheads who wanna swap out those oversized cans for something a little more portable, the NS600 Crush from Nocs produces big sound in a small package. The NS600s accomplish this with a dual tweeter+woofer dynamic driver that covers a wide range of sound. As for details the headphones have an aluminum housing with a sandblasted finish and kevlar cables keep your headphones untangled and sturdy. $150, Nocs

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AIAIAI x Carhartt Work In Progress

Carhartt's Work In Progress division releases an exclusive line of headphones with the design savvy Danes over at AIAIAI. Carhartt WIP takes AIAIAI's over the ear TMA-1 and in-ear Pipes headphones and injects a militaristic and industrial paint scheme that swathes the hardware in a flat grey while the cabling and components are accented in olive drab. Link

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Sennheiser Momentum

Sennheiser jumps aboard the fashionable headphone bus with their latest headphone, the Momentum. The brand's dynamic drivers have been matched with a leather handband and earpads from English tannery Pittards which is not only breathable, but also sweat and water resistant. Price $TBD, Sennheiser. Link

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Sony MDR-1 Headphones

Dubstep aficionados are going to want to take note of Sony's new MDR-1 range of headphones, the headphones were designed from the ground up for bassheads, in fact, they worked with Katy B and Magnetic Man to get that low-end just right. Sony addressed this with specially designed 40mm drivers that deliver a wide frequency response of 4 - 80,000 Hz. The MDRs will be available in three models: standard, noise-cancelling, and Bluetooth. And if you happen to have a Sony Xperia phone, the Bluetooth headphones have a neat little trick that uses the Near Field Communications technology to automatically enable a wireless connection when the phone touches the headphones. Price $TBD, Available October. Link

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