Panasonic launches the RP-HS200K in-ear type Clip-on headphones that is ideal for sports. It has soft, comfort fit elastomer hanger and a sweat/water resistant design. The Panasonic RP-HS200K features large-side mount 12.4mm drivers with 10Hz-22kHz frequency response. It is available at Amazon for $20.99. [panasonic][techfresh]

Panasonic launches the RP-HJE130 earphones that is made for music. As you can see, within the packaging the earphones are arranged to look like two eighth notes. No details of the earphones are available yet. [scaryideas][techfresh]

Blackbox introduces the new i10 active noise canceling earphones that attach to your iPhone or iPod via the dok connector and eliminates background noise using the Active Noise Rejection technology from Phitek Systems. As the i10 gets power need for noise canceling directly from iPod/iPhone, it doesn’t need cell batteries. The Blackbox i10 features 9mm Neodymium sound drivers and in-line volume control. It comes with a leather carry case and additional ear buds. The i10 is priced at CAD$129. [blackbox][ohgizmo]

TDK Life on Record, a brand owned by Imation, introduces in Japan the new CLEF line sports headphones, including the Canal Type TH-SB20YG, Inner Type TH-SB21YG and Neckband Type TH-SB22YG. Obvioulsy, you can see differences between three headphones by looking at their name. The TH-SB20YG features 9mm drivers while the TH-SB21YG and TH-SB22YG boasts 13.5mm and 14.7mm drivers. They all have 20-20,000Hz frequency response, a 1.2 meter cord and 3.5mm connector. TDK’s CLEF headphones will be released in August. [tdk-media]

[CES 2010] Sennheiser has come together with sporting giant Adidas to unveil the Sennheiser/adidas sports earphones which was specially developed to meet the needs of athletes, but it does make you ponder – you don’t see Usain Bolt tearing up the tracks while listening to Taylor Swift on his iPod, do you? Perhaps they mean those who lead an active lifestyle – now that we can believe. These earphones are robust, sweat resistant and water resistant as well. Featuring a special fin design that takes slightly more effort to slip

The Creative EP-3NC noise-canceling earphones boast an impressive 100 hours of battery life from a single AAA Alkaline battery. These earphones support a frequency response of 6Hz – 23kHz, an impedance of 33 Ohms (ANC on) and 16 Ohms (ANC off), and a sensitivity at 1kHz of 104dB/mW (ANC on) and 102dB/mW (ANC off). Weighing 27 grams, the Creative Creative EP-3NC comes equipped with a 1.3 meter Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) cable. The EP-3NC earphones are currently available at Creative’s online store in Singapore for around $107. [Creative]

[CES 2010] Bluetooth earphones and headphones seem to have hit a speed bump as there doesn’t seem to be anything that really revolutionizes the industry, as steps are made in extremely small increments. The same can be said for the BlueBuds BB4 from JayBird – while it offers a decent wireless earphone solution that connects to your device via Bluetooth, you might get this only if you’re a first timer and looking for a wireless pair – otherwise chances are you will stick with your current pair. The BlueBuds BB4 come

JVC comes back with an updated version of their wooden canal earphones in the form of the HP-FX700. These earphones provide better audio quality at 104dB/1mW from 6Hz – 26,000Hz at 16 Ohms. Weighing at 7.5 grams, the JVC HP-FX700 will be released in February 2010. [Akihabara]

Got wood? Then ease up on the Viagra. I kid, I kid. But if you want some natural wood earbuds, Fuubi is offering a pair of canal-types. They use wood similar to what’s used in furniture and crafts. The earphones boast that they will deliver great quality over a wide range of music, as the enclosed structure reduces ambient noise and sound leakage. There’s nothing worse than sound leaking from your ears. They even feature a 24k gold-plated 3.5mm stereo mini-plug. They cost about $39 in Japan. [Ubergizmo]

Monster Cable has rolled out its latest in-ear Turbine Pro earphones that supposedly boast “reference” level audio, although they did not release any further specifications to back up that claim. We do know that the Turbine Pro will come with a custom-designed ear tip design that ought to offer superior insulation from the outside world compared to Monster’s previous design. Those who are comfortable with the older ear tips will find a set of those in the box, just in case. You can opt for copper- or rose gold-colored