Designed by company founder Noel Lee, the new Monster Turbine Pro Earphones ($300-$330) aim to bring reference-quality sound to a tiny in-ear package. The Turbine Pros offer a new proprietary driver design, high-performance "SuperTip" eartips for superior noise isolation and reduced sound leakage, either gold with black chrome or copper with bright chrome bodies, two included carrying cases, and an optional ControlTalk headphone cable that can be used with iPods, iPhones, or other portable devices for full music playback control and hands-free calling.
SaveWhether you're jamming out to music, playing a game, or conducting a business call, the Jabra Halo ($130) has you covered. Sporting Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, the Halo can connect to two devices at once, and features a foldable design, an included carrying pouch, Zirene Power Bass for audio enhancement, Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones for clearer calls, touch-based controls, a built-in rechargeable battery good for eight hours of talk or listening time, and more.
SaveDitch your iPhone pack-ins for a the Klipsch Image S4i Headset ($100). It features an in-line remote and mic that's compatible with the latest iPods and the iPhone 3GS as well as older iPhone models, 8.5mm drivers with a dual neodymium magnet motor structure, exclusive oval ear tips for a more comfortable fit and passive noise isolation, and a slick black and silver look that no one will mistake for those ubiquitous white 'buds.
SaveWhether you're a listener, a DJ, or a producer, you'll find a pair of cans to suit your needs in Shure Professional Headphones ($60-$200). This new line of over-the-ear monitors features three models, all with 40mm drivers and big, comfortable earpads. The SRH240s are made for listening to an iPod or laptop, while the SRH440s are made for DJs or folks listening to their favorite jams through headphone amplifiers. Last but not least, the SRH840s are for studio use and critical listening, making sure you hear every last detail of your music.
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If you're ready for high quality sound without the wires, check out Onkyo's MHP-UW2 Bluetooth Headphones for iPod ($270). Designed with a frequency response of 50Hz~20kHz, you'll feel just like you were in the recording studio. Encased in a sleek metallic shell, these headphones have padded ear-pads and batteries that will last 8 hours, essential for a long day at the office, or an intercontinental flight.
Looking for a new set of high-end cans? Check out the new Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones ($1,400; Pre-Order). Designed to produce the most accurate sound possible, the HD 800s feature 56mm transducers with a unique ring shape to help eliminate unwanted surface vibrations, specially-designed ear cups and headband, oxygen-free cabling for the clearest connection possible, and a frequency response of 6 to 51,000 Hz. They're sure to move you, whether connected to your iPod or to your home Hi-Fi.
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Hear your music in fascinating detail through Denon AH-D5000 Reference Headphones ($460). Made with a mahogany wooden housing and lightweight magnesium frame, these studio-quality cans also feature a microfiber diaphragm, an acoustic optimizer to adjust sound pressure balance in front and behind the diaphragm, oxygen-free cables, and small outer ports to help efficiency and improve sound quality.
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Find sonic serenity in even the busiest of environments with these Sony Digital Noise Canceling Headphones ($400). As the world's first headphones to use digital technology for noise canceling, these new over-the-ear cans offer up to 99% ambient noise reduction, a built-in digital equalizer, artificial intelligence for automatic selection between three different environment modes (train, plane, or office), an internal lithium-ion battery good for 16 hours of playtime, and more.
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Now that Nixon has rocked your world with their watches, they're hitting you up from a whole new angle. Two years in the making, Nixon's new headphone collection ($40-$200) includes three custom designed models — The Master Blaster (an over-ear studio quality headphone in three colorways), The Nomadic (an on-ear, collapsible travel headphone in seven colorways) and The Wire (an in-ear headphone in eight colorways). If they're anything like Nixon's watches, they're going to be absolutely fearsome.
SaveWhether you're a listener, a DJ, or a producer, you'll find a pair of cans to suit your needs in Shure Professional Headphones ($60-$200). This new line of over-the-ear monitors features three models, all with 40mm drivers and big, comfortable earpads. The SRH240s are made for listening to an iPod or laptop, while the SRH440s are made for DJs or folks listening to their favorite jams through headphone amplifiers. Last but not least, the SRH840s are for studio use and critical listening, making sure you hear every last detail of your music.
SaveWhether you're jamming out to music, playing a game, or conducting a business call, the Jabra Halo ($130) has you covered. Sporting Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, the Halo can connect to two devices at once, and features a foldable design, an included carrying pouch, Zirene Power Bass for audio enhancement, Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones for clearer calls, touch-based controls, a built-in rechargeable battery good for eight hours of talk or listening time, and more.
Save
If you're ready for high quality sound without the wires, check out Onkyo's MHP-UW2 Bluetooth Headphones for iPod ($270). Designed with a frequency response of 50Hz~20kHz, you'll feel just like you were in the recording studio. Encased in a sleek metallic shell, these headphones have padded ear-pads and batteries that will last 8 hours, essential for a long day at the office, or an intercontinental flight.
Looking for a new set of high-end cans? Check out the new Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones ($1,400; Pre-Order). Designed to produce the most accurate sound possible, the HD 800s feature 56mm transducers with a unique ring shape to help eliminate unwanted surface vibrations, specially-designed ear cups and headband, oxygen-free cabling for the clearest connection possible, and a frequency response of 6 to 51,000 Hz. They're sure to move you, whether connected to your iPod or to your home Hi-Fi.
Save
Now that Nixon has rocked your world with their watches, they're hitting you up from a whole new angle. Two years in the making, Nixon's new headphone collection ($40-$200) includes three custom designed models — The Master Blaster (an over-ear studio quality headphone in three colorways), The Nomadic (an on-ear, collapsible travel headphone in seven colorways) and The Wire (an in-ear headphone in eight colorways). If they're anything like Nixon's watches, they're going to be absolutely fearsome.
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Hear your music in fascinating detail through Denon AH-D5000 Reference Headphones ($460). Made with a mahogany wooden housing and lightweight magnesium frame, these studio-quality cans also feature a microfiber diaphragm, an acoustic optimizer to adjust sound pressure balance in front and behind the diaphragm, oxygen-free cables, and small outer ports to help efficiency and improve sound quality.
SaveDesigned by company founder Noel Lee, the new Monster Turbine Pro Earphones ($300-$330) aim to bring reference-quality sound to a tiny in-ear package. The Turbine Pros offer a new proprietary driver design, high-performance "SuperTip" eartips for superior noise isolation and reduced sound leakage, either gold with black chrome or copper with bright chrome bodies, two included carrying cases, and an optional ControlTalk headphone cable that can be used with iPods, iPhones, or other portable devices for full music playback control and hands-free calling.
Save
Find sonic serenity in even the busiest of environments with these Sony Digital Noise Canceling Headphones ($400). As the world's first headphones to use digital technology for noise canceling, these new over-the-ear cans offer up to 99% ambient noise reduction, a built-in digital equalizer, artificial intelligence for automatic selection between three different environment modes (train, plane, or office), an internal lithium-ion battery good for 16 hours of playtime, and more.
SaveOne of the first tips we give new iPod owners is to ditch those iconic but poor-sounding white earbuds for something more substantial, like the new Pioneer MJ Series Headphones ($50-$90). The lineup's flagship MJ71s feature a unique bass duct for improved bass reduction, and while it offers a slightly wider frequency response than its more affordable MJ31 and MJ21 siblings, all three models share simple, stylish covers, foldable designs for maximum portability, 40mm drivers, and gold plated 3.5mm plugs.
SaveFrom the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
SaveMost of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
SaveEver wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
SaveEver wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
SaveShow your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
SaveFlapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
SaveOne of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
SaveWe love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
SaveTackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of 11 episodes (ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale) totaling 60 minutes. We won't tell you the plot, but let's just say Cobra Commander goes totally apocalyptic on Moscow. In the first four minutes. Can someone please start a petition to turn this into a regular weekly series? Oh, and don't forget the toys.
SaveWhat good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
SaveHaving a big-ass tool set is all well and good, but when you can have the most popular sockets on hand in just one tool, why bother? The Black & Decker Ready Wrench ($30) offers exactly that, with 16 of the most popular sockets — in both standard and metric — on rotating heads on either end of the tool, ready to replace both one- and two-inch deep sockets. With a rubber grip for added comfort, it'll let you save the big tool set for those really tough jobs — like assembling Ikea furniture.
SaveSimplify the process of installing the apps you want on your Windows machine with Ninite. This awesome free service lets you choose from a range of applications, plug-ins, utilities, and other goodies that might normally take hours to download separately, with a "Get Installer" button at the bottom that will do all the heavy lifting for you, creating a simple, one-step app that will install all of the software you chose in one fell swoop. Good for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
SaveIf you're into gadgets, and if you're reading this that's highly likely, then you no doubt have several SD and/or microSD cards laying around — so turn them into USB drives using the LaCie DataShare ($13). The DataShare breaks into two halves — red for SD and white for microSD — that fit together to form one solid, easily-portable storage solution.
SaveInfinity pools have been around for a while, so it only makes sense someone would apply the same idea to another home-sized water feature: the aquarium. ZeroEdge Aquariums ($600 and up) do exactly that, providing overflowing aquatic environments for all types of fish and sea creatures in a variety of styles and shapes, ensuring you can find one that's right for your home or office. Just remember: no edge equals no lid, so be sure to keep the Darla-types away. [Thanks, Brian]
SaveWe've seen plenty of not-so-hot iPhone cases that have tried to tack wallets on as an afterthought, but this is the first time we know of it's been done the other way around. The Hard Graft Phone Card Wallet (€79; $120) is a slim, front-pocket style credit card wallet that's built with such strong elastic tape that it can also hold a phone inside for a decidedly less-slim solution. Other features include grey vegetable tan leather construction, seven card slots, and measurements that happen to hold an iPhone perfectly.
SaveFour years ago, we brought you the Marshmallow Shooter. It served you well. It kept enemies at bay. It won many office battles. But times have gotten worse. And times like these call for something stronger. Times like these call for the Executive Elite Marshmallow Blaster ($55). This pump-action weapon shoots marshmallows up to 40 feet, and stores discreetly in a Bond-esque carrying case.
SaveOne of the first tips we give new iPod owners is to ditch those iconic but poor-sounding white earbuds for something more substantial, like the new Pioneer MJ Series Headphones ($50-$90). The lineup's flagship MJ71s feature a unique bass duct... [More]
Designed by company founder Noel Lee, the new Monster Turbine Pro Earphones ($300-$330) aim to bring reference-quality sound to a tiny in-ear package. The Turbine Pros offer a new proprietary driver design, high-performance "SuperTip" eartips for superior noise isolation and... [More]
Whether you're jamming out to music, playing a game, or conducting a business call, the Jabra Halo ($130) has you covered. Sporting Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, the Halo can connect to two devices at once, and features a foldable design, an... [More]
Ditch your iPhone pack-ins for a the Klipsch Image S4i Headset ($100). It features an in-line remote and mic that's compatible with the latest iPods and the iPhone 3GS as well as older iPhone models, 8.5mm drivers with a dual... [More]
Whether you're a listener, a DJ, or a producer, you'll find a pair of cans to suit your needs in Shure Professional Headphones ($60-$200). This new line of over-the-ear monitors features three models, all with 40mm drivers and big, comfortable... [More]
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If you're ready for high quality sound without the wires, check out Onkyo's MHP-UW2 Bluetooth Headphones for iPod ($270). Designed with a frequency response of 50Hz~20kHz, you'll feel just like you were in the recording studio. Encased in a sleek... [More]
Looking for a new set of high-end cans? Check out the new Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones ($1,400; Pre-Order). Designed to produce the most accurate sound possible, the HD 800s feature 56mm transducers with a unique ring shape to help eliminate... [More]
Hear your music in fascinating detail through Denon AH-D5000 Reference Headphones ($460). Made with a mahogany wooden housing and lightweight magnesium frame, these studio-quality cans also feature a microfiber diaphragm, an acoustic optimizer to adjust sound pressure balance in front... [More]
Find sonic serenity in even the busiest of environments with these Sony Digital Noise Canceling Headphones ($400). As the world's first headphones to use digital technology for noise canceling, these new over-the-ear cans offer up to 99% ambient noise reduction,... [More]
Now that Nixon has rocked your world with their watches, they're hitting you up from a whole new angle. Two years in the making, Nixon's new headphone collection ($40-$200) includes three custom designed models — The Master Blaster (an over-ear... [More]
Upgrade your media player experience with the new Klipsch Custom 3 Headphones ($300). These dual-driver in-ear headphones feature a slick black and dark gray design, a patent-pending crossover design, a tuned bass-reflex woofer system, noise isolation, a carrying case, and... [More]
The iPhone 3G might have eliminated the need for a mini-3.5-millimeter jack, but that hasn't stopped the Etymotic hf2 Earphones ($178) from being the best audio solution available for the device. With audio fidelity comparable to the company's ER-4 earbuds,... [More]
We're not entirely sure how the Audio-Technica ATH-ESW10JPN Headphones ($600) sound, but we're willing to make a gamble. In addition to all the accouterments of high-end headphones, like ultra-comfortable ear pads, these babies sport a great black cherry wood finish.... [More]
Keep it natural with the Skullcandy Holua Earphones ($100). They sport real wood casing and laser-cut aluminum accents, along with 8mm speakers and a gold-plated plug.... [More]
Go wireless with your iPod and your phone using the JayBird Bluetooth Stereo Headset ($130). Using the Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP protocol, the JayBird allows you to connect your music player and phone at the same time, and also comes with... [More]
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