Headphones

by Staff Writer ·Posted
We at B&H are pleased to be the bearers of good news for those in need of lightweight travel headphones that hold their own during critical and casual listening. The new K361 and K371 headphones from AKG deliver the goods, whether you split your days between working at the office and producing content at home, or spend the bulk of your time bouncing from studio to studio.
by Staff Writer ·Posted
Bose® has new noise-canceling headphones for you! Available in black or luxe silver, the 700 series provides new, sumptuous goodies. First of all, you now have eleven different levels of noise-cancellation at your disposal, so you can choose the amount of attenuation that's best for your environment. You can
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
Finding solid headphones for general-purpose listening isn’t too difficult, but homing in on purpose-built cans that are optimal for drummers, vocalists, and audio engineers is a challenge on its own level. With the staggering number of headphones on the market, it can be difficult to filter your options and remain confident that you’re getting closer to a good choice. Wireless, wired, in-ear, on-ear, over-ear, open-back, closed-back, etc.… there are so many types and models to sort through. So, maybe instead of scrolling through hundreds of
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted
Continuing its trend of surprise announcements, Apple has unveiled yet another updated device. This time, it's a refresh of the lauded wireless headphones, the AirPods, which feature bolstered specs across the board, including bumps in battery life, efficiency, and sync times—not to mention just-added voice-activated "Hey Siri" functionality. The secret behind the AirPods' impressive update is the new Apple-designed H1 chip, which
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
Audio-Technica has long been well known as a maker of fine headphones and microphones. It stands to reason that the company would combine its expertise in those two areas to create broadcast headsets that are well suited for news, sports, and theater production. While the infographic below shows the differences between them, shop confidently knowing that all six variants boast a strong common bond. All of them are based upon the
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
Who isn’t in the market for earphones these days? At home, taking a hike, on stage, or in the studio, you deserve great sound no matter where you are. Westone—well regarded for its earpieces, earphones, and hearing protection—has released several new models of in-ear headphones (a.k.a. earphones) to further broaden its spectrum of personal monitoring solutions.
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
For more than 60 years, Neumann has been known for its top-notch microphones. It should come as no surprise that the talented minds at Neumann would apply their legendary expertise in transducers and electronics to the world of studio monitoring. Well timed for the NAMM 2019 show, the company unveiled two new exciting products: the KH 750 compact DSP-controlled subwoofer, and the
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
Attention DJs, remixers, and EDM artists seeking to set themselves apart from the competition! When the crowd sees you tossing on a set of cans, why not have them be impressed? Pioneer DJ's new limited-edition HDJ-X10C headphones are designed to accent your stage appearance tastefully while enhancing comfort, durability, and sound quality.   Though the HDJ-X10C headphones use the same transducers found in the HDJ-X10 model—50mm
by jaime traba ·Posted
Occasionally, when a new product drops, my internal reaction is: finally. Often, you’re waiting for an update or new feature to be introduced that is, at least in your own mind, long overdue. This is exactly where I was at with the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT Bluetooth headphones. There are few pieces of audio equipment that are as equally at home in studios as they are in the hands of your typical music lover than Audio-
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
Audio-Technica is well known by musicians, singers, and audio engineers for reliable and reliably good audio products. The company's latest release, the ATH-M50xBT Bluetooth headphones, combine the renowned studio-level performance of the ATH-M50 headphones with wire-free Bluetooth convenience. Starting with the sound, large 45mm dynamic drivers with rare-earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils deliver a
by Andrew Eisele ·Posted
Building upon the success of the HDJ-X5, Pioneer DJ announces the latest addition to its HDJ-X-series headphones, the HDJ-X5BT, which is available in gloss white, metallic red, and
by jaime traba ·Posted
College: It’s many things. A first taste of independence. A time to learn and expand your circle of friends. An experiment in how long is socially acceptable to go without doing laundry. But for many, it means living away from home for the first time in your lives, and living away from the familiar sounds and noises of your homes and apartments. A whole new world of sounds and noises awaits you and, if your college experience is anything like mine, you will find yourself needing a respite from the chaos. A good pair of noise-canceling
by jaime traba ·Posted
In the time I’ve been at B&H, I’ve been lucky enough to review many types of earphones from different manufacturers. Growing from my experience in Pro Audio, earphones are a bit of a passion of mine, because they are the crossroads between my love for audio and my love for consumer tech, so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Shure’s new KSE1200 Electrostatic Earphones. The KSE1200s are essentially the same earphones
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
Yamaha has continued to fashion excellent digital keyboards—for instance, these entries in the PSR E series. As you’ll see from the infographic below, all these keyboards have two onboard amplifiers (for hearing yourself in stereo), a panoply of sounds (including drum kits) and effects such as reverb, chorus, and EQ. The differences between entries in this series change depending on the model, so we at B&H have made this handy chart to help you make the choice that’s right for you!
by Phillip Nichol… ·Posted
If you spend hours of each work day on calls with potential customers, current clients, co-workers, and external teams, the last thing you want is a communications system that ties you to one place. With a theme of freedom in mind, Jabra has released the Engage Series lightweight wireless on-ear headsets, in multiple wearing styles and configurations. From the stereo headband Engage 65 to the Bluetooth-enabled convertible