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World of Warcraft Headsets

World of Warcraft Headsets
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Now available for preorder: Creative’s World of Warcraft Headsets feature THX sound, swappable Alliance/Horde lenses, and a detachable mic; they come in USB or wireless flavors.

Ultimate Ears 18 Pro

Ultimate Ears 18 Pro
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The Ultimate Ears 18 Pro Custom Monitors are Logitech’s flagship in-ear monitors; they feature 6 hi-fi speakers in each earphone, a 4-way crossover, and 3 tuned sound channels.

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A40 MGS4 Edition

A40 MGS4 Edition
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Metal Gear Solid 4 is no spring chicken, but Snake fans will dig Astro Gaming’s Audio System/Headset MGS4 editions; choose from three speaker tags and a black or white headset.

Plattan Headphones

Plattan Headphones
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UrbanEars’ Plattan headphones target minimalist audiophiles; the tonal-colored cans sport a cord mic, fold down to the size of your fist, and can share music with other headphones.

Jaybird Sportsband

Jaybird Sportsband
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Jaybird’s Sportsband hits a small, but underserved niche; ideal for fit multitaskers, the headphones sport an adjustable band, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR/A2DP, button controls, and microphone.

Crazy Earphones

Crazy Earphones
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Literally listen to ear-splitting music with these Japanese-made in-ear Crazy Earphones, which are available in painful (katana, arrows) and quirky (mushrooms, ears) flavors.

NBA Player Headphones

NBA Player Headphones
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Skullcandy does a full-court press with its NBA Player Series headphones; each pair of cans rocks the colors and name of one of eight NBA players, including Kobe, LeBron, and DWill.

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B&W P5 Headphones

B&W P5 Headphones

Known for their Zeppelins, Bowers & Wilkins’ P5 headphones are quite a bit lighter but still feature packed; they boast a closed back design, sheep leather earpads, and gold-plated plugs.

SA1 Earphones

SA1 Earphones
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Sleek Audio’s SA1 earphones are perfect for picky audiophiles: two screw-in treble ports can adjust frequency response, while a detachable cable offers wired or wireless wearing.

Nixon Trooper Headphones

Nixon Trooper Headphones
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$50 won’t buy you top of the line sound quality, but Nixon’s Trooper Headphones are generous with features: you’ll get 40 mm drivers, a folding hinge, removable cord, and padded headband.

Jabra STONE

Jabra STONE
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Available at AT&T stores 11/8/09, Jabra’s STONE ups the style ante for bluetooth earpieces; it packs a noise-canceling mic, touch-sensitive shell, A2DP, and charging dock.

SRH750DJ Headphones

SRH750DJ Headphones
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Shure’s first cans for professional DJs, their SRH750DJ headphones boast a closed back design, padded ear cups that swivel 90 degrees, 50mm drivers, and a 10 ft. coiled cable.

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HP Envy 15 Beats Ed.

HP Envy 15 Beats Ed.
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It costs $500 extra, but HP’s ENVY 15 Beats laptop (available 10/22) may be just worth it: it sports a glossy piano black finish, Core i7, and Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Hi-Def headphones.

Magneat

Magneat
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If you’ve ever had your headphones catch on gym equipment, Magneat is for you: wrap excess cable around it and then magnetically clip it to clothing for hassle-free exercising.

Ultrasone HFI-2400

Ultrasone HFI-2400
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Ultrasone’s HFI-2400 open-backed headphones feature 40 mm gold-plated drivers; they also fold up and include a detachable cable, MU Metal shielding and S-Logic tech.

Turbine PRO Headphones

Turbine PRO Headphones
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Other than a gold housing, Monster’s Turbine PRO in-ear headphones improve on the original Turbines with improved clarity, bass and treble, along with new Super Tip ear tips.

Motion Activated Headphones

Motion Activated Headphones
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If buttons bamboozle you, Sony Ericsson’s motion activated MH907 headphones will automatically play when both earbuds are worn; removing one will cause the music to pause.

Siberia Headset V2

Siberia Headset V2

SteelSeries updates their Sibera series; the V2 one features a closed design, larger 50 mm speakers, better frequency response, retractable mic and up to 7.1 USB surround sound.

Sony MDR-DS7100

Sony MDR-DS7100
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Sony’s MDR-DS7100 wireless headphones mean business: they boast 7.1 channel sound, a 50 mm driver, 100 foot range via the 2.4 GHz band and 13 hours of battery life.

Sennheiser PX 100-II/200-II

Sennheiser PX 100-II/200-II

Known for their affordability, portability and premium sound, Sennheiser’s foldable headphones get upgraded: the PX 100-II and 200-II boast better build quality and a 1.2m cable.

Sennheiser RS Headphones

Sennheiser RS Headphones

Sennheiser packs a 1-2-3 punch three wireless headphones: the RS 160, 170 and 180 feature lossless Kleer transmission tech, up to 100 meters range and 18-21k Hz response.

Grado GR8 Headphones

Grado GR8 Headphones
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Best known for their over-the-ear cans, Grado’s GR8 is their first foray into the in-ear headphone market; each features a balance moving armature driver and is made in Japan.

Sennheiser MM 400/450

Sennheiser MM 400/450

Designed for travelers, Sennheiser’s MM 400/450 bluetooth headphones feature noise cancellation tech, fold flat, include an airline adapter and can even receive phone calls.

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