A few months ago we brought word that JVC had upgraded their headphone line. The new versions of their headphones feature a rugged styling, a high-gloss finish and durable construction. The company is using heavy-duty Neodymium driver units and Extreme Deep Bass Ports to fill out the sound offered by the headphones. In addition, the [...]
High School Nation Becomes a Monster
I’m loving the Monster DNA headphones I reviewed last month. (Read the review.) They look good, sound good and are comfortable. and now that Monster is lending support to High School Nation more people than ever will have the chance to experience them. If you are not familiar with High School Nation, it is a performing [...]
At $1250, These Shure Earphones Sure Better Sound Good!
Shure’s new SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones are a pricey proposition. Shipping in June, they will have a price tag of $1250. That makes them more than a bit pricey. For that price however you get a Quad High-Definition MicroDriver with a three-way system configuration for dedicated low, mid, and high frequency distribution. The SE846 feature [...]
Mitchell’s Gear, Spring 2013
We all have our selection of favorite gear; you know, the equipment we have that we actually keep with us on a regular basis. So spring seemed like a good time to take a renewed look at the gear various members of the GD team actually use. First up — from Gear Diary’s Australian [...]
Monster Diamond Tears Headphones Bring Bling to Your Ears
BLING! That’s the only way to describe the Monster Diamond Tears Edge Headphones. These fashion headphones stand out thanks to their crystal encrusted ear cups and music control. The sharp edges of the headphones immediately remind you of the facets on diamonds, and the transparent crystalline look of the Clear Diamond review sample we were [...]
Harman Kardon NC Noise-Cancelling Headphones Review
When shopping for a pair of headphones, it seems that things keep getting harder and harder. After all, in the battle for your ears there are an ever-growing number of headphones vying for attention. Admittedly we haven’t done much of anything to make the task any easier. After all, in just the past few months [...]
Head Over Heels for the Just Mobile HeadStand
Don’t let this happen to you… “Elana do you know where the Harman Karden NC headphones I’m reviewing are?” “Where did you last use them?” “If I knew that I wouldn’t be searching for them… Oh, got ‘em!” “Where were they? Buried under the pile on your desk?” Yes, there is an advantage to keeping [...]
Monster Diamond Tears Headphones Giveaway
Doesn’t mom deserve diamonds this Mother’s Day? Sure she does! And if mom loves diamonds AND music, then doesn’t she deserve the ultimate Gear Diary Mother’s Day Giveaway? Yes! She! Does! We’ve got a pair of Monster Diamond Tears Headphones in hand that we are in the process of reviewing. With Mother’s Day on the way, [...]
Hublot and Monster Announce Inspiration Hublot, a Luxury Headphones Collaboration
As if the Monster Inspiration headphones I reviewed last fall (and still use regularly) weren’t already something special, the new collaboration between Hublot and Monster promises to blow them out of the water. Hublot, the luxury watchmaker, has teamed with Monster to “combine the very best in high fidelity audio with the finest watchmaking craftsmanship [...]
Phiaton PS 210 BTNC Noise Canceling Headphones Review
I had the opportunity to look at a number of different headphones from Phiaton in recent months. The first pair of Phiaton headphones I reviewed were the Phiaton’s PS 20 BT Stereo Headset. (Read the review.) These wireless bluetooth headphones were incredibly comfortable and sounded great. I found the control module to be a bit awkward. [...]
White Tuxedo Monster DNA Headphones Winner and New Giveaways!
I’m loving the White Tuxedo Monster DNA Headphones I reviewed last week. In fact, the more I wear them the more comfortable and better sounding I am finding them to be. You can check out our full review here. Did you enter to win a brand new pair of the headphones? Check out this slideshow [...]
White Tuxedo Monster DNA Headphones Review
In the realm of headphones the quip, “It’s better to look good than to feel good” might well be rendered as “It’s better to look good than to sound good.”. In both cases, the statement is obviously nonsense. Just ask anyone with chronic inflammatory arthritis… it doesn’t matter a bit what you look like [...]
Win a Pair of White Tuxedo Monster DNA Headphones
Did you catch the MTV Movie Awards last night? Did your favorites win? And… did you happen to see all the stars signing the brand new White Tuxedo Monster DNA headphones that will be auctioned off to raise money for gun violence protection? It is a case of cool headphones being used to support a [...]
White Tuxedo Monster DNA Headphones – All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go!
Judie has been doing this “blogging thing” for quite some time and, as a result, doesn’t get overly effusive about too many products. When she does, you can bet the product is something that stands out from the crowd. That was the case with the Monster Inspiration Headphones she reviewed a few months back. (Check [...]
AKG K391 NC Noise Cancelling Headphones Review
In an ever-more crowded market filled with noise cancelling headphones, it can be a challenge to find the right balance of noise cancellation, comfort and audio quality. I was so impressed with the sound and comfort of the AKG K551 over-the-Ear headphones I reviewed recently (read the review), that I wanted to check out a [...]






















