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Plantronics unveils affordable wireless headphones with whopping 18 hrs battery
Digital Entertainment

Plantronics unveils affordable wireless headphones with whopping 18 hrs battery

​Plantronics recently announced their latest wireless headphones - the new BackBeat 500 series with a number of features at a low price.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

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Why a good pair of headphones could change the way you game
Gaming

Why a good pair of headphones could change the way you game

Building on the success of the GAME ZERO, the new GSP 600 improves on its predecessor with even better audio performance.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
These oversized headphones have no bass, but they do pinch your ears
Digital Entertainment

These oversized headphones have no bass, but they do pinch your ears

NIRVANA, an ear acupressure device, promises relief from stress and better sleep, but its fit and lack of bass may disappoint audiophiles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Sennheiser's latest headphones aim to be a game changer
Customer Experience

Sennheiser's latest headphones aim to be a game changer

Sennheiser's new CX 6.00BT headphones promise top-notch sound on the go, featuring advanced wireless tech, ergonomic design, and six-hour battery life.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Jabra's new earbuds aim to be the perfect office companion
Unified Communications

Jabra's new earbuds aim to be the perfect office companion

Jabra launches Evolve 75e, UC-certified wireless earbuds with ANC and 14-hour battery life, designed to boost office productivity and collaboration.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Hands-on Review: Plantronics BackBeat FIT 305 and 505
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Plantronics BackBeat FIT 305 and 505

Plantronics' BackBeat FIT 305 and 505 deliver crisp sound and comfort, making it hard to choose between earbuds and over-ear headphones.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
Plantronics aims to fuel your workout with music
Digital Entertainment

Plantronics aims to fuel your workout with music

Plantronics introduces new wireless sports headphones, BackBeat FIT 305 and BackBeat FIT 505, offering comfort, stability and durability.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Sennheiser debuts the ultimate take-anywhere headphones
Digital Entertainment

Sennheiser debuts the ultimate take-anywhere headphones

Sennheiser debuts the MOMENTUM In-Ear Wireless, a sleek Bluetooth neckband headphone with hi-fi sound, 10-hour battery, and premium materials.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Music lovers listen up, these high-tech headphones are the future
Digital Entertainment

Music lovers listen up, these high-tech headphones are the future

The MOMENTUM is a winning combination of uncompromised performance, pure minimalistic style and luxurious high-quality materials...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Hands-on Review: Wireless headphones for the open plan office of the future
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Wireless headphones for the open plan office of the future

The Jabra Evolve 75 comes with some ambitious claims, the most important being their ability to function well in a modern open-plan office...

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Hands-on Review: Logitech G533 Wireless Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Logitech G533 Wireless Headphones

Logitech's G533 Wireless Headphones impress with impeccable 7.1 surround sound, even reviving the haunting vocals of John Lennon's 'Free as a Bird'.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Dr. Dre is back with the new Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones
Digital Entertainment

Dr. Dre is back with the new Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones

Beats by Dr Dre unveils new Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones, boasting powerful features and a hefty price tag.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Fitbit takes on Beats with their new sweatproof headphones
Digital Entertainment

Fitbit takes on Beats with their new sweatproof headphones

Fitbit introduces Fitbit Flyer, wireless headphones with powerful audio, customisable fit, and connectivity to the new Ionic smartwatch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Hands-on Review: Sennheiser MB 660 wireless headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser MB 660 wireless headphones

Sennheiser's MB 660 headphones triumph in a hands-on test, offering unparalleled noise cancellation and lasting comfort for travellers.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: Sony MDR1000x Bluetooth Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony MDR1000x Bluetooth Headphones

​Sony have an impeccable sense of timing. Almost straight after Apples headphone socketless iPhone 7 launched, their new Bluetooth headphones arrived.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Headphone jack be gone! iPhone launches mission to kill wires with AirPods
Digital Entertainment

Headphone jack be gone! iPhone launches mission to kill wires with AirPods

​The countless 'leaks' have been right about something - Apple's new iPhones will be without the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack - meet the AirPods.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Corsair Gaming Headphones - wireless or wired?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair Gaming Headphones - wireless or wired?

My old gaming headphones are great, or so I thought. These headphones (both wired and wireless) absolutely blew that presumption out of the water.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016

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