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Rock Your Workout with Sport Earphones That Won’t Fall Out

Posted by Derek Markham Fri Apr 27, 2012 02:48 PM ET | 0

The move from over-the-head headphones to tiny earbuds that fit inside your ear has done wonders for our workouts and fitness endeavors, because not only are full headphones quite sweaty to wear, they also tend to slip off at ... Read more

Natural Ebony Headphones Use Wood to Deliver Rock

Posted by Eric Rogell Tue Apr 3, 2012 01:18 PM ET | 0

Tired of tiny, tinny earbuds and plastic headphones that look as cheap as they sound? Choose Mother Nature’s own artistry instead. The Rosewood headphones from BiGR Audio, maker of environmentally conscious consumer electronics, takes the... Read more

Bone Conduction Headphones Keep Ears Uncovered

Posted by Alice Truong Tue Feb 7, 2012 06:39 PM ET | 0

As someone who never leaves home without a pair of headphones, it’s alarming to learn how many pedestrians get seriously injured or killed because they’re too preoccupied to notice cars and trains. The study from the University of... Read more

BoomCase Is a Speaker in a Vintage Suitcase

Posted by Alice Truong Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:49 PM ET | 0

This completely changes the meaning of portable speaker. Using old suitcases, Dominic Odbert in Sacramento creates one-of-a-kind speakers, CNET reports. Odbert’s has a background in fine art, and he’s been building audio gear since he... Read more

Review: In-Ear Headphones for Under $100

Posted by Alice Truong Thu Dec 29, 2011 06:00 AM ET | 0

We’re taking a look at three pairs of sub-$100 in-ear headphones that will be making their way to CES in January: the PureGear Pure Boom ($49.99), Velodyne Vpulse ($89) and Jaybird Freedom ($99). PureGear Pure Boom Even though the ... Read more

Incase Makes Headphones? Yes, And They Sound Great

Posted by Alice Truong Wed Dec 7, 2011 06:00 AM ET | 0

When I first learned Incase had forayed into the headphones market, I was a bit skeptical. After all, what does a company best known for iPhone cases know about audio? Turns out, more than I expected. I got a ... Read more

Libratone Lounge Speaker Is Stylish, but Comes at a Price

Posted by Alice Truong Wed Nov 30, 2011 06:00 AM ET | 0

If you’re on the market for stylish speakers to complement the home-entertainment system, consider the Libratone Lounge. If you’re on the market for the best sound $1,000 can buy you, continue looking. That said, the... Read more

Upgrade Apple’s White Earbuds With Marshall’s Headphones

Posted by Alice Truong Thu Nov 17, 2011 06:00 AM ET | 0

Toss aside those white Apple earbuds. Marshall Headphones can do one better. Adding to its Major and Minor lines, Marshall has debuted a new color, and it matches perfectly with your iPod from yesteryear. Described by the company as ... Read more

An iPhone Speaker Made Entirely From Wood

Posted by Alice Truong Tue Nov 15, 2011 06:00 AM ET | 0

This wooden speaker by etsy member Lowell uses no electricity. The speaker is a passive amplifier, increasing volume with the shape of the wood. The dock measures 2 by 2 by 2 inches and comes in domestic cherry, walnut ... Read more

Sonomax’s Headphones Are the Perfect Fit for Your Eers

Posted by Alice Truong Tue Nov 8, 2011 11:00 PM ET | 0

Some people never bother with those iconic white Apple earbuds. They just don’t fit very well. Want to listen to music while jogging? Well, expect to be reinserting them in your ears every couple of blocks. Sonomax’s sculpted eers ... Read more

Tunebug Is a Stereo for Your Helmet

Posted by Alice Truong Fri Nov 4, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Bikes are a great eco-friendly way to get around, but there’s one thing they lack: a radio. Adding a little music to the commute though is a tricky situation. When you’re on busy streets, among cars and people, it’s ... Read more

Review: Portable Speakers at All Price Points for Music on-the-Go

Posted by Alice Truong Wed Nov 2, 2011 07:22 AM ET | 0

Portable speakers are convenient, fun and create on-the-go parties. Options on the market vary from the dinky to the workhorse. For those wondering how far their dollars will stretch, we run you through seven options on the market, all ... Read more

iPhone Speaker Blasts Tunes While You Bike

Posted by Alice Truong Tue Sep 27, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Wind in your hair, cruising down the bike lane. The only thing missing is some gangsta rap blasting from your handlebars. You, my green friend, don’t have to sacrifice the sweet tunes of 50 Cent just because you’re biking. ... Read more

Stuck at a Macy’s? Entertain Yourself with iPad from Vending Machine

Posted by Alice Truong Mon Sep 26, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Sometimes, girlfriends drag their doting but unwilling boyfriends to department stores. It’s a fact of life. What could make this situation better? An iPad probably. Call it strategic marketing, but at least one Macy’s men’s... Read more

The Butterfly Speakers From the Sound System of Your Dreams

Posted by Alice Truong Thu Jul 21, 2011 03:02 PM ET | 0

Does this look like the entertainment system of your dreams? The OMA Monarch two-way speakers you see pictured above are made with Pennsylvania Black Walnut. Customizable in a variety of wood types and finishes, OMA’s website says the wood ... Read more