Beats, the headphone and software music monger, has just coughed up something in the region of $14 million (£8.9 million) to buy US-based streaming company MOG. Music streaming is undoubtedly a smart addition to the Beats brand, but what does it mean for its fans? Read more
We recently revealed that Beats is parting ways with Monster, its headphone manufacturing partner. It looks like it had better get another company on board soon, as Philips wants to muzzle in on the trend for audio EQ software. Read more
After forming a partnership that’s garnered huge popularity and sales figures, headphone makers Monster and Dr Dre’s Beats brand are to go their separate ways. The end of the contract opens the door to a new partner, but who? Read more
Marshall’s in-ear headphones, the Marshall Minor, are now available, after the Marshall Major was released a couple of months ago. The Marshall Minor share the Major’s classic gold and black Marshall design and come with a remote control that’s fitted with a mic so you can use them with your mobile phone. A pair of Marshall Minors will set you back €59 (£50).
Out now | £50 | Marshall
Sennheiser and Adidas have pulled it out of the bag with three new sets of Sennheiser Adidas headphones in the last minute call for Christmas prezzies. The new designs of the Adidas Sennheiser cans are causing a bit of a debate here at Electricpig towers: are these cans exactly what you’ve been waiting for, or are they a grotesque amalgamation that no sane person would wrap around their head? Click through for a gallery of the latest offerings from Sennheiser and Adidas.
After a short delay, the first ever Marshall headphones, the Marshall Major, have been unleashed, dripping with signature Marshall style. Click through for a full gallery…
The Altec Lansing Muzx Ultra earphones sit at a tricky price point. At £99.99, they’re too pricey for an impulse buy and are up against ace rivals from the big boys of high-end portable audio, including Shure, Ultimate Ears, Etymotic and Sennheiser. Can these new Altec Lansing alternatives shape up? Find out in our Altec Lansing Muzx Ultra review.
The Klipsch X10i earphones cost more than just a pretty penny – around 20,000 of them to be exact. They’re playing with the big boys, but are these stylish little buds up to the task? Can they make a suitable replacement for Apple’s rubbish cans now they’ve got iPhone controls on board? Find out in our Klipsch X10i earphones review.
