Bose sprung its first wireless headphones back in 2013, nicknamed the AE2w. They were easily distinguished by a control module that stuck out like a sore thumb. Two years on, they have unveiled a new over-ears offering that looks thankfully more streamlined. Called the Bose SoundLink around-ears wireless headphones II (SGD 399), it is a highly descriptive (quite a mouthful) and understandable name that summarizes...
3 Dec - LG held the launch of its successful LG TONE Bluetooth headphones in Singapore. According to The NPD Group, in terms of headphone sales for 2014, LG rounded up the list of top 5 brands. This is no mean feat when you consider that the companies ranked above LG are the likes of Beats, Bose and Sony. The killer product in...
Everyone is jumping in. Sports wireless earphones are all the rage these days and no surprise there. Fueled by a few manufacturers (think Jaybird?) success in this niche, this is the holy grail for earphones. 28 Oct saw JVC entering the fray with the HA-EBT5, which they claim is a splash proof model. With 2.5 hours of charging, this gives a rather insipid 4.5...
Sennheiser launched the original MOMENTUM headphones in 2012 and three years on, this sub-brand is still going strong. Following the success of the first version released in July 2013, the MOMENTUM On Ear 2nd generation, nicknamed the M2 OE, was launched earlier at CES 2015. Let's have a look at how this unit fares. Design And as usual, first things first - the unboxing. Just slide out the...
Just a week back, Klipsch launched a flurry of 4 new products in its in-ear X-series lineup catering to iOS users. What's So Special? We check out how Klipsch continues to push the boundaries of sound for wired in-ears. L to R: X6i, XR8i, X12i, X20i 1. X20i - Flagship model i. Audiophile Grade - Klipsch claims that the X20i delivers 'high frequencies with...
