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Heartbeats In-Ear Headphones by Lady Gaga

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:43:23 -0700

Singer and songwriter Lady Gaga - the queen of constant transformation with all of her outrageous outfits and intricate head accessories - has teamed up with Monster to debut her first pair of earphones.

Labeled "heartbeats," these in-ear headphones were designed by Lady Gaga herself and are said to be like no other headphones out there (not hard to believe, especially since they have her name attached to them!). And if the sound quality is anything comparable to the high-class Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, you're guaranteed to get your money's worth. They also feature ControlTalk functionality so you can listen to your music and easily answer a phone call while on the go.

These headphones will be hitting store shelves this October, although you can pre-order a pair in black, red, and bright chrome from Best Buy for $100.

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Roxy Gadget Gear For Summer

GeekSugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:02:46 -0700

The sun and surf fashion apparel company Roxy not only sells some sweet bathing suits and sundresses for Summer, but it's also expanding its accessories line to include more tech toys.

Whether you're looking for a hip laptop sleeve like this one, appropriately called "Manic," or some earphones that are guaranteed to match your beach attire (and offer stellar sound quality), Roxy has got your covered.

Here are my Roxy Summer picks that are beach ready right out of the box.

Roxy On Ear Headphones	Sonic Impact Roxy Speaker Dock
In Ear Headphones - Roxy	Manic Laptop Case - Roxy

Roxy's New Lineup of Stylish Earphones and Headphones

GeekSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:43:59 -0700

The fun, female surfwear company Roxy has just debuted its hot new audio collection, which includes chic little earbuds and brightly colored headphones. By teaming up with the home audio experts JBL, you can expect these new peripherals to offer killer sound quality and crisp audio. Roxy has already tapped into the electronics world with its fashionable speaker systems, so I won't be surprised if these take off with a big bang as well! Source

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Earphones That I Still Can't Believe Are Only $50

GeekSugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:02:36 -0700

In my day, I've tested out my fair share of earphones. Oddly enough, I'm not one of those people that can wear Apple's standard earphones - call it abnormally shaped ears, I don't know, I just can't wear em'. I definitely have a top three list of earphones that rock my world, but the problem is, they are waaay too expensive. And when I say overpriced, I mean you can't just run out and buy another pair if a) you lose 'em or b) they get trampled on at the gym (it happens).

I talked about Radius last year when they debuted their line of colorful ultra light aluminum earphones; well, this year they're back with a new line of ergonomic, oh so hip, and perfectly-fitting earphones called the Atomic Bass Earphones. Now a pair of these earphones are $50, and I know $50 isn't considered "cheap" but let me tell you, they offer the same sound quality as a $150 pair. If you want a cheap pair that offers zero bass, then pick up a $20 pair, but these ones output sound that is crystal clear and they have bass! Personally, I love me some bass with my tunes and these deliver just the right amount.

And did I mention they fit comfortably in your ear (they come with three different sizes of silicone ear pieces), are available in silver, black, and red and they include a high performance mic?! Yes, they are iPhone 3G friendly indeed.

Ideal Earphones For Kids and Those With Smaller Ears

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:33:38 -0700

I can't wait to tell lilsugar about my latest tech discovery - earphones designed with kids' ears in mind. The Loud Enough Earphones ($40) are targeted for kids aged eight and older and feature built-in sound pressure protection that decrease noise up to 40 percent (or 20 decibels). And with their isolation design, kids won't have to crank up the volume so loud when they're playing video games, watching movies, or listening to tunes. They also come with a variety of sizes of (PVC free) soft silicone ear tips, making them perfect for adults with smaller ear canals.

I took a pair for a test drive and expected that the volume would be extremely quiet, the sound quality wouldn't be the same, and therefore, not exactly adult-friendly earphones. If you're one of those people who cranks up your music on full blast, then these are not for you. Personally, I like my music fairly loud, but on my iPhone or iPod, that's really only half of the volume level.

To find out if I would wear a pair of these earphones, just read more.

With Loud Enough earphones, the full volume level is what I normally listen to, so you get a decent amount of sound and the quality isn't compromised whatsoever. So overall, it makes sense why they are for kids eight and older - because they don't output as much sound as other earphones, but they would be way too loud for a four or five year old. Would I wear them myself? Absolutely. They are also available in green and purple.

The New iPod Shuffle Earphone Dilemma . . . Solved!

GeekSugar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:09:04 -0700

After checking out Apple's teeny and tiny new iPod Shuffle yesterday I must admit that I did ooo and aww a bit, but mainly because of its ridiculously small size. I was picturing myself clipping it on my workout gear and going for runs or walks without having to worry about any cases or complicated contraptions. But wait, what about the earphones with the built-in controls that we all dislike so much? Yes, if you want a new shuffle, you'd be forced to use these earphones or else you'd have a useless iPod. Well thanks to you Scosche and its inline control adapter kit, you can keep your favorite pair of earbuds by plugging in the control adapter to them. No word on pricing or availability just yet.

Daily Tech: Let the Third Party Shuffle Headphone Games Begin

GeekSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:15:11 -0700

If Apple's earphones don't stay in your ears like me, Scosche has just announced earbuds with controls for the new iPod Shuffle The not so hot part? They will cost anywhere from $50-100 and aren't available till the Spring.- CrunchGear
Easily share your favorite video clips on Hulu, thanks to the introduction of their new social networking features. - USA Today
On March 17, iPhone and iPod Touch users will be able to download the new the iPhone OS 3.0. - Switched
Currently available to GrandCentral subscribers and the rest of the public in a few weeks is Google Voice, a new service that will send text messages and voicemail to email and will give you one number that allows you to access all of your phone numbers. - TechCrunch
Built has added some new laptop sleeves to their neoprene laptop bag lineup. - Unplggd

Angel-Devil Earphones Fit Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Personalities

GeekSugar — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:08:05 -0700

Look close - look real close - and you'll notice that these little contraptions are actually Angel-Devil designed earphones.

Created by Green House, these dual personality earphones are available in a variety of colors (red, pink, black, fuchsia), and come with their own matching storage stand. Get your own set for $30.

Etymotic's hf5 Earphones: Tiny But Mighty

GeekSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0800

It's been awhile since I've taken a pair of headphones or earphones for a test drive, so when my friends over at Etymotic Research sent me a pair of their latest hf5 fifth generation earphones, I instantly popped them in and turned-up my favorite playlist in iTunes.

As I've already discussed, Etymotic earphones are perfect for smaller earlobes since they come with an assortment of foam eartips for the perfect fit. They also offer noise isolation technology, so you will only hear your music and not surrounding sounds. What I instantly noticed about the lightweight hf5s is their clarity and ability to offer such accurate acoustics. But if you like a lot of bass, I'd say invest in a pair of Atrio series earphones, which offer more of a surround-sound experience. For the best audio output with the hf5s, make sure the eartips are properly sealed in your ear canal, or else the outside sounds will not be blocked properly.

You can pick up a pair of the hf5s from Amazon for $149.

Apple's New In-Ear Headphones: Yay or Nay?

GeekSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:45:12 -0700

I guess Steve Jobs finally got the memo that the standard white iPod/iPhone earphones, well . . . suck. I know they are free and everything, but why oh why do they have to fit so awkwardly and hurt like hell? Well aside from announcing some hot new iPods at the Let's Rock event on Tuesday, Steve had some other tricks up his sleeves including these new Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic. Each pair cost a mere $79, come with three sizes of silicon tips, and have dual drivers for stellar sound quality. Word has it that the remote and mic only work on the iPod nano (4th generation), iPod classic (120GB), and iPod touch (2nd generation) - go figure - but other than that they can be universally used as headphones. Apple will be shipping these white bad boys soon.