iLuv has introduced the new i199 Mini Audio system, which allows you to play your music from your iPod, CDs, MP3 CDs, USB, or AM/FM radio.Utilizing the device's Bluetooth capabilities, you can also sync music from an audio device, mobile phone, or computer, allowing it to play through the iLuv i199 mini audio system.

You can also use the Bluetooth function to listen to music in your room wirelessly on Bluetooth enabled headphones or speakers. The audio system will also display the song titles and artists on MP3 tracks (as long as they have an ID3 tag). With the included audio/video cable, you can also send video content from an iPod to a TV. While plugged into the iLuv i199 mini audio system, your iPod will also charge. Other nice features of this system include AM/FM radio, digital clock, and the ability to program the clock to wake up to your iPod, USB, CD, radio, or a buzzer.

The iLuv i199 Mini Audio system will be available in March 2007 for just $229.99.

Since Apple has not yet made iPods with Bluetooth like everyone has been asking, Motorola went ahead and created the Motorola D650 Bluetooth Adapter for iPod. This new device works with any iPod that has a 30-pin connector, and Bluetooth headsets.

The D650 Bluetooth Adapter easily connects to the 30-pin connection at the base of your iPod. It is small and lightweight enough that your iPod can still fit easily in a pocket or purse while connected to the Bluetooth adapter. With this adapter, you'll now be able to listen to your iPod without clumsy wires getting in the way.

The Motorola D650 Bluetooth Adapater for iPod requires no batteries, and has a blue indicator light for power and pairing. It is Bluetooth 1.2 compliant, and will work seamlessly with Motorola's brand new Bluetooth headset. It is expected to be available in the first half of 2007. Pricing is not yet available.

Introducing the new Motorola S9 Bluetooth stereo headphones.

Weighing just barely an ounce, the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones S9 claim to be discreet and so comfortable that you will forget you are wearing it. These headphones can be used for both voice calls and for listening to your music.

The S9 Bluetooth headphones are compatible with Bluetooth enabled stereo music phones, as well as iPod players equipped with the naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Adapter for iPod (sold seperately). Convenient buttons on the headphones allow you to take and make calls, and control volume and tracks.

The Motorola S9 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones are expected to be available in the first half of 2007. For pricing and availability, check with your local Motorola representative.

In conjunction with the annoucement of its new iPhone, Apple also announced a Bluetooth headset to go along with the iPhone. Keeping with their trademark minimalistic design, the new Apple Bluetooth headset is a slim, black bar shaped device. It is very small, and features only one button.





Also revealed today were a new set of Apple headphones that will work with the iPhone for both phone and audio/video capabilities. The headphones look pretty much like the iconic white iPod headphones that we're all used to by now, however, in the middle of the cord they feature a small white box with an intergrated microphone and "squeeze" switch to control answering and hanging up calls.

Shure's newest sound isolating, high-end earbud headphones allow you to hear music the way it was meant to be heard. With a dedicated tweeter and woofer, you'll experience some of the clearest sound available in an earbud.

An internal crossover control drivers dedicated to lower and higher frequencies, making the music crisp and clear. Also included with the Shure SE420 Premium Earbuds is the Premium Fit Kit which contains three pairs of soft flex sleeves, three pairs of foam sleeves, a three foot cable, one pair of triple flange sleeves, an airline adapter, and a carrying case.

The Shure SE420 Premium Earbuds were announced today at the CES 2007 in Las Vegas. The headphones will soon be available at the suggested price of $349.

Plantronics just announced its new Discovery 665 Bluetooth headset featuring AudioIQ - the industry’s first DSP technology to automatically optimize audio levels on both sides of every call. After conducting extensive research focused on headset usage in the car and while traveling, Plantronics developed a unique charging and storage system for automobiles that also includes a new visual indicator for incoming calls.

AudioIQ makes wireless conversations effortless and pleasant, regardless of the environment. For incoming calls, AudioIQ automatically adapts to background noise levels - from a quiet taxi to a noisy city street - and intelligently improves the receive quality, clarity and volume level. For outgoing calls, AudioIQ reduces background noise for listeners up to 7-8 decibels, or by approximately 50 percent. It also minimizes interference from artifacts such as speech distortions to maintain exceptionally clear voice intelligibility.

Plantronic Discovery 665 Key Features:

* AudioIQ clarifies incoming speech and reduces outgoing background noise by up to 50%
* Convenient charging and storage system targeted for use in the car
* Visual call indicator and low battery indicator
* Ultra-light, sophisticated design and customizable eartips for complete wearing comfort

The Plantronics Discovery 665 will be available for $149.95 (msrp) at major retailers and http://www.plantronics.com in February 2007.

For the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2007. Sony has announced 5 new Bluetooth accessories for audio devices, 2 of which are designed to pair with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phones so users can listen to music and answer calls all in one device.

The DR-BT21G is a behind-the-neck headset. A series of buttons on one side of the headset allow wireless access to controls including play, stop/pause, fast forward and rewind. Another button allows easy answering of phone calls.

Estimated Battery life is 11 hours of talk time and music and up to 100 hours of standby time. It will be available sometime in April of this year and will cost about $100.

The higher end DR-BT50 provides similar functionality but is worn around the ears. On a full charge it lasts a bit longer up to 17 hours for music and talk and 200 hours of standby. It will retail for $230 and will also be available in April.

The Nokia BH-201 Bluetooth Headset was also seen making its debut today and like all Nokia headsets, this one is also about style and simplicity! The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH201 includes an adjustable soft earpiece wheel or an individual fit or from the supplied three different earbud sizes.

The Nokia BH-201 Bluetooth Headset is available only in Black and has up to five and a half hours of talk time and up to 150 hours on standby. One can control their conversations via the on/off, answer/end and volume keys. Redialing and Rejecting calls is possible too and so is voice dialing activation* or audio transfer with a compatible mobile device. No word on pricing but expect it to hit the shelves by first quarter of 2007.

Nokia may have not released any handset at the CES as of now but the company was in the news for updating their handsfree portfolio. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-100 is the latest addition in the Nokia family and Nokia feels its ideal for the first-time Bluetooth user and offers both functionality and affordability.

The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH100 weighs just around 11 grams and is capable of 6 hours of Talk Time and 150 hours on standby. For that extra touch one can use any of the available colorful in-box earloops. No word on pricing but expect it to hit the shelves by first quarter of 2007.

As if there weren't enough accessories for your iPod, Hearing Components unveiled its vision of the perfect earbud enhancers for your iPod. The Whoomp! earbud enhancers transform your iPod 'buds into a rich audio experience with improved bass response while at the same time giving a comfortable fit in the ears.

Thanks to Comply foam, the enhancers hug the contours of your ear canal, cradling in the bowl of the ear; this helps in reducing ambient noise as well.

Pricing information is not yet available. It's not clear if they work with other earbud headphones as well.

Bose QuietComfort 3 Noise Cancelling Headphones, designed by Bose Corporation, are compact, very light weight and easy fit headphones. They are designed for the ears addicted to listen to the music for prolonged periods. As the name suggests Quiet Comfort and Noise Cancelling are the key features of these headphones. Put them on your ears and feel the difference yourself. Experience the difference proprietary technologies make and enjoy full-spectrum noise reduction that fades background distractions.

Let us see what makes these Headphones unique:

Acoustic Noise Cancelling: Technology employed in Bose QuietComfort 3 Noise Cancelling headphones electronically identifies and reduces unwanted sound reliably preserving the audio or tranquility you desire.

Compact, on-ear design: QC3 on-ear headphones give you same level of performance as provided by QC2 around-ear headphones.

Custom rechargeable lithium-ion battery: Bose QuietComfort 3 Noise Cancelling Headphones come with approximately 20 hours of dependable run time with convenient rechargeable battery. A small wall-socket charger is also included in the kit.

TriPort acoustic headphone structure: Bose QuietComfort 3 Noise Cancelling Headphones features tiny ports in the earcups to produce a rich audio performance.

Wear QC3 and notice a drastic decrease in engine roar on turning them on. You can use e the detachable cord to connect your MP3, DVD or CD player, or to listen to the in-flight movie. Audio detail and clarity is really unparalleled. It is truly a rewarding listening experience.

The new headphone design makes it easy to fit on-ear headphones. Bose technology compromises compromise the performance of smaller earcups. QC3 headphones can be coupled with most music-enabled mobile phones through the nonobligatory Cell Connect cable. When you have finished listening, the earcups fold flat for compact storage in a slim carrying case.

The Bluetrek ST1 Bluetooth headphones may just get many takers, thanks to its bendable design which is always more practical! A brainchild of the Korean company Bluetrek,the headphones have been designed for daily usage and are available in black / snow white color combo.

The headphone draws its juice from an in-built Li-ion battery which is capable of almost 9 hours of playback and 400 hours of standby time. One also comes across play / pause, track direction, and volume controls on the earpiece itself. No word on pricing or availability but they will be showcased at CES 2007.

The folks over at Anything But iPod were able to get their hands on the sexy looking V-Moda Vibe earphones and lets see how it fared in their eyes. The earphone was liked for its dynamic crisp sound, its comfortable design, its ergonomics and its innovative "industrial design. What they didn't find hot was its incapability to isolate noise in loud environments, its straight 3.5mm plug and its microphonic cables.

The V-Moda earphones are constructed of handmade premium metal and promises high-definition sound thanks to its uniquely constructed body. One also comes across the BLISS technology which reduces noise and enables deep bass. The earphones are compatible with all iPod, MP3, DVD, computer, and CD players
and comes bundled with a V-MODA VIP Card, gold leather pouch, modawrap, six pairs (S,M,L) of clear and two pairs (S) black silicon fitting.

In the end the website writes: "The Vibes are a definite recommendation. I don't know of any other IEM in the $100 category that comes close in sound clarity, crispness, instrument separation and fun, not to mention the build quality. The Vibes outclass the Etymotic ER-6 in most aspects. They might not be exactly as linear as the Etys, but they're so much more fun to listen to, the sound is more engaging. The Vibe's mids and treble are also superior to the Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 EB, but of course they do lack the overwhelming bass of the Ultimate Ears (or Sennheiser CX 300). Bassheads might have to look elsewhere, but for people looking for balanced, airy, clear sound with very slightly increased bass, the Vibes are the way to go. If you don't care too much about noise isolation, that is. Isolation really is their weakest point."

Aliph unveiled the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, apparently the first adaptive headset with Noise Shield technology. The sheilding technology ensures that background noises are eliminated when you are on a call.

The new design by Yves Behar gives it a comfortable fit. Jawbone's noise shield technology is a direct application of the DARPA project developed by Aliph. It identifies and isolates your speech, while at the same time subtract unwanted audio.

Weighing in at just 14 grams, Jawbone offers a perforated shield that easily curves to match the outline of your face, while earloops in four different sizes and shapes help in a customized comfort fit.

Priced at US $119.99, the Jawbone Bluetooth headset is now available exclusively from Cingular Wireless for your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.

The Argard M10 looks like anything but a Bluetooth earpiece! Not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing, but this little wonder is equavlent to a nickel when it comes to the size and is capable of three hours of talk time and 100 hours of standby time. Weighing around 5 grams, the M10 can be checked out the Argard Website.

Creative recently announced the Creative Wireless Headphones SE2300 which feature a "cool lightweight design, user-friendly controls and advanced Bluetooth technology". Ideal for audiophiles on the go, the headphones frees you from the shackles of those dreaded wires and lets you listen to your fav tunes via Bluetooth. One just need to connect the supplied audio adapter to the music players and enjoy unrivaled audio performance according to Creative.

The SE2300 headphones weigh just around 53 grams and the audio transmitter creates an instant plug-and-play experience for users. The on board Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) lets the Creative Wireless Headphones hook up to any USB Bluetooth dongle, Bluetooth-enabled PC or PDA. The headphones make use of a built in-rechargeable Li-Ion battery which allows up to 8 hours of playback and the battery can be charged using either an AC outlet or USB port.

The Creative Wireless Headphones SE2300 is available this month in major retail outlets in Singapore at a suggested retail price of US$99.99. For more information, please visit: Product Page

In case you haven't finished that last minute shopping, here's a new addition to the list of would-be cool gifts. Creative unveiled the SE2300 Wireless Headphones in a lightweight design, incorporating Bluetooth.

Thanks to a clip-on design, the SE2300 provides for comfortable wearing all day long, whether it's for your MP3 player or other portable device. The advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP) is supported by the headphones, while the audio/video remote control profile (AVRCP) ensures the ability to control your music tracks.

It comes with a built-in Li-ion battery that lasts for as many as 8 hours, with charging options via either an AC outlet or your computer's USB port.

Priced at US $99.99, the Creative Wireless Headphones SE2300 is now available.

Another cool Bluetooth-enabled headset is the Panasonic EB-M70083 which can be hooked up to Bluetooth Enabled Mobile Phones and Music Players. Sporting an extremely cool design, it can also be worn as a neckpiece. The Panasonic EB-M70083 measures 46×23×17.5mm and weighs 25 grams. The M70083 has a talk time of 6 hours and playback time of around 4.5 hours. For now its only available in Japan.

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The EarSet 2 by Bang & Olufsen was honored at the CES 2007 for its out of box design which is chic and sexy! The EarSet 2 is a noise cancellation headphone by Bang & Olufsen and consists of a loudspeaker system for high-fidelity standards, air vents and a ‘bass port’ for true voice reproduction. It weighs just 22 grams (0.8 oz) and works with almost all Bluetooth enabled phones.

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22Moo releases new Zune accessories including ZuneCC- colourful crystal clear cases, ZuneAVC - budget AV cable and ZuneVG- video glasses which directly connects to the Zune.

ZuneCC -Colourful Crystal Clear Case For Your Zune comes in 5 wicked colours : Red, Green, Black, Purple and Greyand is available for $19 USD.

ZuneAVC - Budget Zune AV Output Cable can help you connect your Zune player device to a TV and home stereo. Ideal for listening to music and showing pictures and video, the A/V Output Cable is simple to set up and use.

Plantronics line of headsets are always stunning to say the least, here's the latest addition to that ever growing list of fantastic headsets, the MHS213, a mobile stereo headset that plugs into your music enabled phone and lets you take control of calls as well as listen to your favorite tunes anytime, anywhere!

The MHS213, like all other MHS models is a stylish and light weight stereo headset that features 'in-ear' design ear piece, which fits into your ears with absolute ease and also reducing the outside noise considerably in the process. With Plantronics tag to it, you can be rest assured about the crisp and crystal clear sound quality. It includes in-line microphone with convenient one-touch call answer/end button for easy access and also lets you shift between mono or stereo sound. The MHS213 is currently retailing at $39.95.

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i.Tech's new Bluetooth headset, called the Clip D, has gained the seal of approval from the FCC, paving its entrance to the USA. Compatible with Bluetooth 2.0 specs, it supports any cell phone sporting the HSP (headset) or HFP (hands-free) profiles.

A Class 2 device, it has a maximum range of 10 meters. i.Tech claims a talk-time of almost 6.5 hours, and a standby of up to 150 hours. It is lightweight at 26.3 grams.

The headset features a small LCD display with backlight - but for the most part, you can ignore it. Nothing is known about Clip D's release date or tentative price.

Be fashionable and go wireless at the same time with NTech's ear-ring style NVE 100B Bluetooth earphone. NTech has even managed to fit in a tiny vibrator in there - so you won't even have to insert the earphone into your ear: just wear them as ear-rings.

The 100B is compatible with Bluetooth v2.0 and the supported profiles include HFP (hands-free), HSP (headset), A2DP (advanced audio distribution) and AVRCP (audio/video reception). Being a class 2 device, it works in a 10-meter range.

Wait for this until December, although it's not clear how much it will cost.

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