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GoStereo headphones (which are also speakers!)

January 29th, 2009

gostereo-cgEver wanted to be able to listen your mp3 player through headphones and speakers when your about? Well now you can with the Go Stereo Tune in Tune out headphones. Unfortunately the sound quality isn’t brilliant and has a cheap plastic headband that looks like it could fall apart at anytime.

Nevertheless, these  cheap (£35) headphones are a good choice for anyone who wants a device that will satisfy a personal listening experience and allow for the sharing of tunes on the fly.

Verdict 6/10

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AKG K701

January 15th, 2009

When I initially received these headphones I was very unimpressed, they sounded very cheap and I considered returning them. However, since that day they have gone from strength to strength. I have noted 300 hours  is often quoted for the total run in time,  but they continue to impove long after this  and even now, 6 months later, the sound continues to improve. If you’ve ever wondered why headphones and speakers need such long run in times, the reason is due to a phenomenon in metal, whereby as the material is subjected to a strain in becomes stiffer.   This property is used in industry for cold rolling. I won’t go too deeply into this subject, but any good material science textbook should provide interesting reading.

These AKG’s provide an extremely detailed and cohesive sound. The high frequencies are extremely natural and was the opposite of the overly aggressive or hard treble often found on most systems:   This also helps to produce an incredibly open sound-stage.

These headphones will change the way you perceive music. The difference between the AKGs and other types of speakers and headphones is that music flows naturally and as a result it never becomes fatiguing.

Noticeably, the headphones are extremely comfortable and together with the quality in sound i would recommend these headphones to all music lovers.

Verdict 9/10

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Sony Introduces New Audio Accessories

January 15th, 2009

Sony has introduced a new line of audio accessories, which include Extra Bass headphones and multimedia PC speakers which offer a more enriched sound.

Sony state “We’re continuous leaders in the audio space because we use superior technology without compromising style,” said Andy Bubala, director of marketing for audio accessory products for Sony Electronics. “From our new Extra Bass headphones to our new speakers, both of these attractive lineups deliver the incredible sound quality Sony is known for.”

Like Your Bass?

With 5 new Extra Bass products, Sony is launching  a new series of headphones that will appeal to all listeners that love hip hop, dance and club music. The new MDR-XB family of headphones have been specially designed for premium playback of intense beats due to exclusive drivers that offer rich playback in the bass frequencies. The new eye catching, sound-sealing structure  has also been designed to minimize sound leakage.

Models MDR-XB300, MDR-XB500 and MDR-XB700 have king-sized each cushions to achieve maximum listening comfort together with uniquely developed XB diaphragm driver units ranging from between 30-50mm for dynamic bass playback.  With a wider range frequency response, these headphones have a power handling capacity between 1500mW to 3000mW, depending on the model.

The collection will also include ear bud style headphones (MDR-XB20EX and MDRXB40EX), featuring hybrid silicone ear buds in small, medium and large sizes for a more custom fit. These models have 9mm and 13.5mm size driver units, respectively, for booming bass and 100mW of power handling capacity .

These headphones should be available in February for between £35 - £90.

Top PC Speakers

For all you PC users out there, Sony are launching a new line of high end PC speakers which boast a beautiful design with superior sound quality. The series includes 4 models that are perfect for listening to music, watching DVDs and playing the latest computer games.

Realizing the importance to have high quality PC speakers to immerse yourself in music, movies or computer games, Sony developed the slim size SRS-Z50 pair speakers with bass reflex duct, the three-way SRS-Z100 pair speakers with bass boost, the SRS-D25 2.1 speaker system with sub-woofer for strong bass and the SRS-DF30 2.1 speaker system with built-in FM tuner for stylish, powerful music listening. While all of the speakers offer headphone out with power on/off and volume control in varying total output power levels, unique features include VAIO color matching in the SRS-D25 (black, red, pink or white) models and the SRS-DF30’s FM tuner.

These speakers will be available in March ranging from £40 - £137.

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Welcome All Readers

January 12th, 2009

Hello and welcome to AudioCrunch - a blogging site that covers all new audio hardware ranging from headphone to speakers to even the latest music and audio software.

I would like to introduce my Co-Editor David Harrison, who, like myself is extreamly passionate about music and the industry. David will be joining me in blogging pretty much everyday so the world can hear our opinions about all things audio.

Feel free to make any comments about any of our posts. We will try to reply back to all questions raised.

If you would like to feature on our blog or want to ask us anything please write to either myself jason@audiocrunch.co.uk or David, david@audiocrunch.co.uk.

Many thanks, and happy reading!

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