Funky 'phones: Six headphones with unique designs
John Falcone, April 6, 2009
Headphones are fairly straightforward products--one earpiece on the left, one on the right, and a headband or cable to connect them together. But there are a handful of headphones that transcend the standard designs found on most models. We've rounded up six of the most unusual headphone designs we've seen to date. Among them: earlobe clip-ons (the Zelco Outis); wireless Bluetooth headphones that can convert to desktop speakers (the Jabra BT803s); and zigzag wraparounds (the Arriva Sports Headphones). Also included: the "cordless" Monster iFreePlay and Arriva In-Ear Headphones, both of which are specifically designed to be used only with the iPod Shuffle.
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| Price | $127.95 to $199.00 |
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| Review date | February 02, 2006 | February 07, 2008 | February 14, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | Audio-Technica's ATH-EW9 clip-on headphones combine graceful looks and sonics, but they won't rock your world. | If you have an iPod Shuffle and like the idea of cutting the cord on your headphones--and don't mind looking like a bit of a dork--Monster's iFreePlay headphones are worth a hard look. | If you get the right model to fit your ears--and head--Arriva's "wireless" iPod Shuffle headphones are one of the best (and most liberating) solutions to listening to music while you work out. |
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| Product Description | Audio-Technica Import Series ATH-EW9 - Headphones | Monster iFreePlay Cordless Headphones for iPod Shuffle - Headphones | Info unavailable |
| Product Type | Headphones - Wired | Headphones - Wired | Info unavailable |
| Headphones Type | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Info unavailable |
| Headphones Form Factor | Clip-on | Behind-the-neck | Info unavailable |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Info unavailable |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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