Headphones

New Noise Cancelling Headphones

Audio product manufacturer Jabra has announced noise cancelling headphones for the Australian market. The Jabra C820s remove background noise by up to 22 decibels, the manufacturer claims. They are powered by a single AAA battery in the ear cup and come with a standard stereo audio cable for devices such as MP3 players or PCs.

Take Mobile Calls From Your MP3 Player

BT325 Jabra has released two new headphones, which connect to your MP3 player via the usual 3.5mm jack, but because they are Bluetooth compliant, they can also be synchronised with your Bluetooth-compliant mobile phone. (In the same way you would sync a Bluetooth headset for hands-free talk).

Slick New Sony Headphones

The Ex Monitor headphones apply elements from the technologies that create professional grade recording studio monitors, Sony claims (hence the moniker).

iPod Headphones Get Serious

Though many attempts have been made to "iPod-erize" existing headsets, the iCans are one of the first headphones we can think of to be designed with the iPod in mind. These are "style" headphones, with their white plastic and faux chrome earpieces, but the actual design is a matter of taste. Once on, you could be mistaken for an extra from Doctor Who and The Cybermen with their square headband. But their looks take a definite back seat to the sound.

Logitech Wireless iPod Headphones

With an expected retail price of $249 Logitech has announced the latest ‘must have' iPod accessory - wireless headphones. LogiTech wireless headphones for iPod Based on Bluetooth technology the iPod will require a wireless adapter, but once that's pugged in you can roam as much as 10eters from you iPod without missing a beat. The headphones have integrated iPod controls on the side of the headpieces, allowing the adjustment of volume as well as track forward, track backward, play and pause playlists. The Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology used incorporates an adaptive frequency hopping mode for interference-free, crystal-clear digital audio.

Wireless iPod Headphones

There's no local announcement yet, but Logitech in the US has announced a set of Wireless Headphones for the iPod. LogiTek Wireless Headphones for the iPod. Based on Bluetooth technology and using a plug in wireless adapter, the headphones will work over a distance of 10 metres, setting people free from their iPods.