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Apple to release new high end earphones
MacUser —
Along with the updated line of iPods, Apple will release an updated version of their in-ear headphones.
So what sets apart the weak from the strong when it comes to these suckers? First off, most cheap ear-buds (like the standard iPod ones) contain a single driver, or speaker, in each earpiece that is responsible for reproducing the entire spectrum of sound contained in your music. High-end earbuds provide two, and sometimes even three separate drivers dedicated to specific frequency ranges. This results in a higher level of detail that a single-driver ear-piece ...
Microphone support comes to the new iPod touch and classic
The Apple Core —
... Microphone support comes to the new iPod touch and classic The biggest announced new features in the new iPod touch (2nd generation) are that it now includes a built-in speaker and hardware volume controls – serious omissions from the first model are now addressed. What wasn’t mentioned in Steve Jobs’ presentation yesterday was that that the iPod touch now also supports a microphone via Apple’s new headphones. Job’s mentioned that Apple’s new In-Ear Headphones (coming soon at US$79) and more traditional Apple ...
External Mic Makes New Apple Headphones Interesting
Cult of Mac —
... I was immediately intrigued by the new headphones announced at Tuesday’s “big event” in San Francisco. Initially, I was excited by the prospect of the new “in-ear” style that will retail for $79 when they begin shipping next month. I have always found the ear buds on Apple headphones quite uncomfortable, especially for wearing an extended amount of time. The new “in-ear” style seems promising, since they will feature separate woofer and tweeter drivers, which should make for a higher-fidelity listening experience than is available ...
Confessions of an iPod touch Convert
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us —
... Voice Recording -- The other major new feature in the second generation iPod touch was the capability to record from a microphone. Although I've never particularly wanted to use voice recording, many people find it useful. To record, however, the iPod touch requires an external microphone that's not included in the package. Apple announced in-ear headphones that include a remote control and microphone for the voice recorder but hasn't yet shipped them, nearly 45 days later. The iPhone headset would probably work, but it has regular iPod ear buds which won't stay in my ears, ...
Are You Waiting For Apple’s New Premium Headphones?
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News —
... at the time was October. Now that October has come and gone, and we’re nearly a fortnight into November, it would be safe to assume we’ll see these headphones within the next two weeks, hopefully by the end of the month. It has been exactly 61 days since Jobs made the announcement, so they’re already late, by Apple’s own standards. Has everyone gotten sick of waiting and already bought V-Moda’s? Or is anybody else waiting to try these out?
Read - Apple Premium Headphones “Coming Soon”
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Apple's In-Ear Headphones are stretching the definition of "coming soon"
MacUser —
... last Tuesday, I’d expected them to make their new $79 In-Ear Headphones available for sale. But that Tuesday came and went and all we saw was the addition of some window dressing to herald the oncoming holiday season, with nary a mention of those headphones that were expected to ship by the end of October. ...
Apple Premium Headphones Delayed For Design Improvements, Holiday Hype
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News —
Sources have informed Macblogz that design quality problems have pushed back the release date of Apple’s premium headphones, also initiating a marketing move to raise hype of the $79 audiophile headphones just before the holidays.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled premium in-ear headphones at the Let’s Rock media event on September 9th and said they would ship in October. It is December now and still no headphones. Apple’s webpage for the headphones continues to say they are “coming ...
No App Store Submissions on Christmas, Headphones Finally Shipping
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News —
... iPhone Developer Program
While this may not come as a surprise to many, Apple’s App Store will simply be taking a break for the holidays. No technical reasoning is behind Apple closing the submissions in late December.
In other news, Apple’s long delayed premium, in-ear headphones have received some shipping dates after some longer than expected delays. The online Apple Store now points to a 7-10 day delivery time. However, the description page still says “coming soon.”
Apple finally offers in-ear headphones for sale
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... what happened to the in-ear headphones that Apple promised way back in September. Today, we're happy to see that the online Apple Store is finally ...
Apple ships in-ear headphones, with flaws
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
... their in-ear headphones. A lot has happened since these headphones were announced, including the downward spiral of the US economy, so the likelihood that people will decide to shell out 80 bucks for these is about as slim as the chance that they will stay in my ears. Nevertheless, its nice to see a delayed product finally ship, no matter how late it may be. This looks to be a great product at a very un-Apple like great price. ...
Lightning Review: New Apple In-Ear Headphones [Apple Premium Headphones]
Gizmodo —
... Overall, the Apple In-Ear Headphones are a quality product at a fairly reasonable price. They sound great, and work as expected. That said, unless you really need a remote on your headphones (or just want to show the world you're a card-carrying member of the Cult of Apple), there are still a couple of better values out there. Still, Apple's latest headphone offering is not a bad choice. [Apple] ...
News: Mix: In-Ear Headphone update, O2 + Twitter, unlocked 3GS, UK carriers
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond —
... the 3.5mm plug on its In-Ear Headphones . The smaller plug is now made of hard, glossy white plastic as opposed to soft matte rubber, and matches the thinner diameter of the iPod shuffle 3G body. Apple’s In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic are available now and sell for $79; for more information, see our ...
