Roth Custom
Another custom IEM company .This time the custom IEM is coming from Chinese Company, Rooth LAB, with model name LS8. This Custom IEM is their highest end of models.
Specification of Rooth LS8:
Frequency Response: 18Hz-20000Hz
Sensitivity: 124dB
Impedance: 32 ohm
Source: Erji
Meier Step Dance to Use Active Balanced Ground!!
Here are some new information for Meier Audio Step Dance by Jan Meier:
The STEPDANCE is a portable amplifier with a minimum of sonic compromises towards weight and size. Its functionality is very basic. No crossfeed and no USB-DAC. Just an analog input and an analog output. There are also some gain-switches, accessible through the battery opening.
The amp is relatively big considering its low functionality and also current consumption is rather high. (25 or 50 mA depending on current consumption mode).
Yet this amp is something very special. (Click to read more)…
Rockford PP15mm
Here is an IEM by Rockford Fosgate, for people who loves to listen to their music LOUD. It comes with a huge 15mm driver, which probably means, a lot of bass. (Click to read more)…
Sennheiser-Adidas Collaboration
This is just another product announcement from Sennheiser and Adidas. But I’m curious, with the ever increasing driver technology, it seems that even products like these may have a pretty good chance of sounding good for everyday use. I’m curious, how does they sound? They certainly look cool. Built in volume control can comes really handy too. (Click to read more)…
New AKG K404 Announced
Here is a new foldable portable headphone from AKG, the K404. How does it differ from the current line up of foldable portables? For now the main difference seems to be the sliding metal headband mechanism, which is not available in the current K450, K430, and K420 phones. The model number convention does indicate that a new series of K40X cans that’ll be different from the K4X0 series. The photograph below looks like a 3D rendering though. (Click to read more)…
V-Moda Remix Remote (VRR)
With the V-moda Remix Remote, you get control at your fingertips with the integrated three-button remote and high fidelity microphone. Combining all-metal craftsmanship with fashion-forward design, the Remix Remote is lightweight (weighing only 17 grams) and durable. This V-moda Remix Remote is not to be confused with V-moda Remix M-class, an earbuds-type product. (Click to read more)…
Klipsch Image S4/S4i white edition
Funky looking (did Michael Jackson inspire the people at Klipsch?) S4/S4i IEMs are now available on the stores. (Click to read more)…
The Butterfly™ In-Ear Headphones
The marketing department of big name Monster Audio certainly have similar thoughts with Audio Technica’s. Not far after we posted the release of Audio Technica’s “Key”, Monster introduce a new line of premium IEMs quite clearly designed for women.
Meier’s New Amp: The Corda Stepdance
Meier Audio will release a new portable headphone amp, coming up around May 2010. (Click to read more)…
New Headphones From Sony
Sony has announced two new headphone models and two new IEM models. While we are still unsure of their sound quality, it’s always refreshing to see the new designs for portable audio devices that Sony comes up with.
The MDR-570s is looking good with four colors to choose from: black, orange, green, brown and indigo blue.
Leckerton UHA-4
Leckerton Audio, a US company, will release a new headphone amplifier with a DAC feature. The Leckerton UHA-4 is an upgrade of the UHA-3. Unlike the other Leckerton models that use Cirrus Logic chips for the DAC, this time Leckerton will use the Texas Instruments PCM2706. Their website said that this Headamp & DAC will be available early 2010 which means it is coming soon. The dimension is 2.1″ x 3.2″ x 0.9″ (same as UHA-3). (Click to read more)…
Ortofon DJ Headphones
Are the Ortofon DJ headphones rebranded Ultrasones? They sure look like it. (Click to read more)…
Audio Technica “Key”
Okay, why is the Audio Technica tag getting bigger in our Tag Cloud? Other than the fact that we do like their headphones, Audio Technica does seem superior to the other manufacturers when it comes to new product announcements. This is not the first time that Audio Technica has developed a product specifically for women, but this time, it seems they have upped the game.
Pioneer SE-MJ51R Headphones
Following the move by Audio Technica, Pionner Japan has released a portable headphone with a built in cord winding mechanism. Pretty soon every manufacturer will have a portable headphone model with a self winding cord mechanism. “Why didn’t I think of that before?” Of course, some people are asking, why not skip the cord altogether and go wireless?
H2O Waterproof Earphones
Michael Phelps wanted to be able to listen to his music while training, so H2O came up with complete waterproof earphone system. It’s amazing how much portable audio has grown since Sony developed the Walkman.
MiniWatt N3 Amplifier @ ALO Audio
Ken @ ALO has just announced the successor to the S3 amplifier, the MiniWatt N3 amplifier, now available from the ALO Store. (Click to read more)…
Ultrasone Edition 8 Palladium @ Fulcrum
For people in America: Fulcrum Audio Canada (www.fulcrumaudio.ca) is now offering the Edition 8 Palladiums for $1,899 (and I believe the prices are in Canadian dollars).
source: Head-Fi.
Fostex HP-A7 and HP-A3 32bit DACs
Fosutekusu (aka Fostex) created the HP-A7 and the HP-A3 for people looking for a 32bit DACs. Packed into a small box, headphone amplifer included, provide a simple solution for those looking for the latest technology in a small packaging. Anybody carrying these outside of Japan? (Click to read more)…
TDK TH-WR700 Wireless Headset
Everyone is jumping into the wireless bandwagon using Kleer, and I believe that wireless sonic bliss is not so far away in the future.
This time TDK releases their kleer wireless headphone, the TH-WR700, that runs on the 2.4GHz band to transmit 44.1kHz data over the 10m of air. The transmitter is able to feed signal to up to four headsets, so you can enjoy movies together with your friends, while your kid is sleeping next room. Battery life is quite awesome at 40 hours of continuous play. Aside from the wirless transmitter, the headphone itself is a foldable, portable design, with a closed design and a 34mm driver, and 32ohm impedance.
Expected retail price is 17,800 yen.
Specifications:
Model: Dynamic
Plug: 3.5mm stereo mini
Driver: 34mm
Wireless transmission: Kleer
Occupied frequency bands: 2.4GHz
Playback frequency: 20 ~ 20,000 Hz
Sound pressure sensitivity: 108dB/mW
Impedance: 32?
Maximum communication distance: sight distance of about 10m
Power Supply: four alkaline AAA batteries
Weight (without batteries): 170g (headphones), 20g (transmitter)
