Kenwood announced the new KH-C311 Earphones in Japan. The Kenwood KH-C311 features 9mm neodymium drivers, 20-20,000Hz frequency response, 95dB/mW sound pressure level and 16ohm impedance.

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Denon launches its AH-NC732 Noise-Cancelling Headphones, which is able to reduces ambient noise up to 99%. The Denon AH-NC732 is a set of high-end luxury headphones that comes with the new active noise canceling circuitry. It has an ergonomically designed ear pads, soft leather outer coverings and high compliant urethane foam to fit comfortably over the ears and aid in noise isolation.

The noise-cancelling function of the Denon AH-NC732 is powered by a single AAA battery, that offers up to 4 hours of use. The headphones, of course, can be used without the noise-cancelling function.

Sony introduces the DR-BT160AS and DR-BT14Q Bluetooth Stereo Wireless Active stereo headphones. Sony DR-BT160AS has a easy to wear headset and comes with built-in microphone for hands-free calls from Bluetooth mobile phone.

The DR-BT160AS has a splashproof, street-smart design and it offers convenient controls on the side of the headset that can skip tracks and adjust volume.

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan officially announced its PlayStation-branded SOCOM Bluetooth headset (CEJH-15002), which will be available on 30 October in Japan with the “SOCOM:CONFRONTATION”.

This SOCOM PS3 headset supports Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and features noise cancellation. It will automatically pair with your PS3 for online chatting within supported games.

Shure introduces the $99.99 Sound Isolating Stereo Headset. It will be bundled with the Music Phone Adapter.

Sony introduces the new N.U.D.E MDR-EX series Hybrid Silicon earbuds with 9mm neodymium sound drivers. The new MDR-EX series offers 6-23,000Hz frequency response, 100dB/mW pressure sensitivity, and a maximum output of 100mW.

Sony has released its new DR-BT140QP bluetooth earphones in Japan. They support A2DP audio profile, and provide up to 12 hours of music playback and a 200 hours of standby time. With these you can also answer incoming calls and control your music player wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Turtle Beach introduces the Ear Force X4 wireless headphones for the XBOX 360. The Ear Force X4 supports Dolby 5.1 surround sound, and Dolby Pro Logic II audio streams.

The Ear Force X4 offers digital input for XBOX 360 as well as analog input for other multimedia devices such as MP3 player, TV. It costs $199.95.

Audio-Technica presents two new headphones, the ATH-EQ300M for music players and the ATH-EQ300LV for TVs. Both headphones offers 16Hz-24,000Hz frequency response, 28mm sound drivers, and 102dB/mWsound

Victor/JVC introduces the HP-SX505, an in-ear canal headphones. HP-SX505 features 8Hz-22,000Hz frequency response, and 104dB/mW pressure sensitivity. It can accept up to 200mW input. It weighs only 28 g.