Audio Technica announced its Solid Bass ATH-WS50 closed type headphones that features the company’s newly developed Double air chamber mechanism for better and deeper bass. The ATH-WS50 has 40mm sound drives and delivers 10-24,000Hz frequency response, 500mW max output and 40ohm impedance. The Solid Bass ATH-WS50 has a 1.2mm cable and a gold-plate 3.5mm connector. It comes in black and white and costs 8400 Yen. [audiotechnica][akihabaranews]

Ultrasone has unveiled its new Edition 8 Palladium Edition headphones that adopts S-Logic Plus technology, which delivers a spacious sound. While, the outer earcups are adorned with tarnish-free, real palladium, not just a palladium-like or silver-colored finish, and they are embossed with a high-tech ceramic inlay. Each Edition 8 headphone is individually stamped with its own serial number and comes in a leather bag for storage and transportation. These handmade headphones produce a frequency range of 6 – 42000Hz, an impedance of 30-Ohm and a sound pressure level of 96db.

I am a fan of headphones that sound good for watching movies and playing games on my PC. Good sound is also nice for the few occasions when I want to listen to some music. I am far from an audiophile though and stick to reasonably priced headphones. If you are an audiophile of the type that will pay big money for a great set of headphones Ultrasone has unveiled its new Edition 8 Palladium Edition headphones. The things feature natural S-Logic surround sound and have 30-ohm impedance. The drivers are 40mm tri-bass-tubes with titanium plated mylar cones. The frequency range is 6

Jaybird introduces the SB1 Sportsband Bluetooth overhead headphones that features an aluminum size adjusters that offers “4-way adjustability” for fitting users’ unique head and ear coutures. The Jaybird SB1 supports Bluetooth 2.0+EDR with A2DP, Handsfree, Headset profiles and 10 meters of range. The headphones has four music/phone call control button and integrated 4mm omni-directional microphone. It lacks noise-isolation, however. The Jaybird SB1 Sportsband is priced at $89. [jaybird]

Jaybird is known for classing up headphones and their “SB1 Sportsband” set of Bluetooth headphones are the classiest designs we’ve seen yet from the outfit. They just look perfectly sleek. The headphones deliver roughly eight hours of stereo music, along with moisture-protected music controls, and can even handle your calls. You’ll be happy to know that they’re shipping now for just $89. Not a bad price for something this good looking that’s also functional. They also appear comfortable. [Jaybird]

JVC-Victor launches the new HP-FX700 wooden in-ear headphones that serves as the follow-up to the HP-FX500. The earphones feature 6Hz-26,000Hz frequency response, 104 dB/1 mW output and 16ohm impedance. The HP-FX700 has a 24k gold-plated 3.5mm connector. It comes with five pairs of ear tips. The wooden earphones will be released in February 2010. [jvc]

When my kids were young, we had a car with a DVD player built-in. The car had originally came with wireless headphones so the adults could listen to music while the kids watched a movie. When we bought the car, the headphones were missing and the dealer wanted over a $100 for a single set. If you have the same problem with broken or missing wireless headphones for your car entertainment system, Kidz Gear has a new set of headphones called the IR68KG02. The headphones are designed to be 100% compatible with any in car entertainment system that uses IR headphones. The best news

Audio-Technica announced its new ATH-ANC1 compact on-ear headphones with the QuietPoint active noise-canceling technology, which block out up to 85% of outside noise. The ATH-ANC1’s active noise-canceling circuitry is located in an external module attached to its connecting cord, for lightweight on-ear wear. Like ATH-ANC7b, another QuietPoint headphones, the ATH-ANC1 detects environmental noise using miniature built-in microphones, and applies a corresponding sound-canceling signal. It works even without batteries or when the noise-canceling feature is turned off. The

There are lots of portable devices like phones and MP3 players that feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. The iPhone and iPod touch are two notable devices with 3.5mm jacks. Headphones that connect to computers have 3.5mm jacks as well. The problem is that PC headphones have individual connectors for the headphones and mic so you can’t use them with the iPhone and take advantage of the microphone for VOIP. SteelSeries has announced a new adapter called the SteelSeries Adapter for mobile devices. The adapter plugs into any 3.5mm headphone jack and allows the connection of PC

These limited edition Paul Smith headphones are part of a collaboration between Audio-Technica and the British designer Paul Smith. Based on the Audio-Technica ATH-A50, these stereo headphones features a gold aluminum facing and a travel pouch made of Smith’s suiting fabric. These headphones are also inscribed with the Paul Smith logo/signature. The limited edition Paul Smith headphones are available exclusively at the Paul Smith website for $235. [Paul Smith]