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Style, sound, and simplicity come together in Sennheiser's new wireless earphones
Digital Entertainment

Style, sound, and simplicity come together in Sennheiser's new wireless earphones

The headphones' high-quality dynamic speaker system and custom-machined stainless steel in-ear sound tunnels deliver superior acoustic precision.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Plantronics announce two additions to wireless sport earphone range
Digital Entertainment

Plantronics announce two additions to wireless sport earphone range

The BackBeat FIT 305 and BackBeat FIT 505 offer water and sweat protection, stability, unique wearing styles and powerful sound.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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
Hands-on Review: Jaybird Freedom Wireless Earbuds - invaluable on-the-go tech
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Jaybird Freedom Wireless Earbuds - invaluable on-the-go tech

If you like to customise your sounds, lead active lifestyles and despise connecting cables, these earbuds could be the answer you've been looking for.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016

Global Stories

UPDATED Review: Blue Mic's Satellite headphones are good but...
Gaming

UPDATED Review: Blue Mic's Satellite headphones are good but...

Blue Microphones' new Satellites headphones have received mixed reviews, with concerns raised over quality control.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Consumer audio market poised for rapid growth - Futuresource
Digital Entertainment

Consumer audio market poised for rapid growth - Futuresource

Smart speakers are a big part of the growth although headphones are doing some heavy lifting with prices on the up due to richer features.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Headphone retail value to see significant growth
Digital Entertainment

Headphone retail value to see significant growth

Headphone market research shows that the headphone market is continuing to grow, with advanced features quickly becoming a necessity for consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018
Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies
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Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies

If you're a fan of Sony products this month brings good news for you as a new range of products hits the shelves.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Hands-on Review: Corsair's HS70 headphones are all about understated performance
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair's HS70 headphones are all about understated performance

It doesn't carry the bells and whistles that gaming peripherals all gravitate towards, but it doesn't need it.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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
Hands-on Review: DearEar wireless headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: DearEar wireless headphones

In a wireless world, DearEar's latest headphones offer up a solid connection and day-long battery life, albeit with bulkier design.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Hands-on Review: 3SIXT's Bluetooth earbuds pack a surprising punch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: 3SIXT's Bluetooth earbuds pack a surprising punch

Looking back at my time with the 3SIXT Bluetooth studio earbuds, other than a few rocky moments, they have thoroughly impressed me...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 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: 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
Hands-on Review: Panasonic RP-BTS30 Wings Bluetooth Earphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Panasonic RP-BTS30 Wings Bluetooth Earphones

Headphones seem to be a dime-a-dozen these days. It's rare to see an innovative set like these Panasonic Wings that we've recently played with.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2016