These flashy new headphones from thumbsUp! are just what you need to stay visible at night – for better or worse. (And yes, of course pun intended.) The prominent selling point of the NeoGlow Earphones from thumbsUp! is that the cable flashes an iridescent electric blue when you activate the … [Read more...]
Sennheiser MOMENTUM On-Ear Headphones – style meets function
Regular Dork Adore readers may be aware of the fact that we're not too keen on cheap headphones. Katie wrote about it a few years ago, and urged us to stop buying them and go for something more worthwhile and durable. And if you're talking about worthwhile and durable, Sennheiser can always … [Read more...]
Musical Fidelity’s supreme EB-50 IEM earbuds
When it comes to music quality, there should be no compromise – notwithstanding the compression debate on iTunes etc. These EB-50 IEM "In Ear Monitors" from Musical Fidelity (ear-buds to the rest of us) are the no-compromise, quality proposition you should consider when you chuck your iPhone … [Read more...]
Jabra CLIPPER Bluetooth headphones
Bluetooth headphones and earphones have come a long way since ye olden days of giant receivers and choppy audio. The Jabra Clipper is part of that new generation of wireless headsets that will give you decent connectivity and good sound quality. The headset isn't fully wireless; cables connect … [Read more...]
Tanto headphones from Urbanears: Dork Review
Alex Iszatt reviews the retro-styled Tanto Headphones My new Tanto headphones from Urbanears have arrived. They're an olive green, or 'Sallad', which will go with the brown and beige outfit I bought from Zara yesterday. As soon as I open the box I'm immediately taken back to my youth. The 80s … [Read more...]
Nice cans! 4 of the best headphones
Regular readers of Dork Adore will be aware of our aversion to cheap and cheerful headphones. In fact, Katie wrote about it in 'Stop wearing those cheap headphones!' We've already reviewed several headphones and earphones in the last twelve months, including products from Roxy and Audio Chi. But … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Roxy Earphones
Did you read Katie's recent piece on the tragedy of cheap headphones and find yourself nodding along in agreement? Me too. I particularly hate it on public transport when you've got N Dubz blaring into your right ear for three stops from your music-taste-impaired neighbour. Despite this, I've … [Read more...]