Music is my life. As a dancer, I couldn’t get inspired without music. It’s a package deal. That’s why when I see opportunities to explore gadgets catering to this, I’m always up for it! I got invited to Sennheiser’s launch of their latest campaign, “Sennheiser Sound Heroes.” They also introduced new audio solutions including high-end audio headphones, amplifiers, portable music and entertainment wireless headphones, DJ headphones, gaming headsets, as well as mobile recording headphones for smartphones.

One of the highlights of the collection was the 3-Million-peso pair of audiophile headphones they call HE 1 headphones. I haven’t tried it on myself. While I’m not the type of blogger who dives into all the technical details to analyze this, tech bloggers can take care of that, I know for sure that I want to get to the bottom line on why this pair is so expensive! Apparently, this pair has the lowest total harmonic distortion ever measured in an audio reproduction system, bringing the numbers down to 0.01 percent distortion. Simply said, no other sound reproduction system in the world can create this absolutely perfect illusion of being directly immersed in the sound. Let me just put that on my wish list for now.

Sennheiser Sound Heroes

Apart from the new collection they launched, they also introduced the Sennheiser Sound Heroes. It is an initiative spearhadaed by Sennheiser in Asia. The project will follow 12 local creative personalities on a journey to discover new audio experiences with Sennheiser products, culminating with a trip to Sennheiser’s headquarters and flagship stores in Germany. These 12 personalities include singers/actors, Khalil Ramos and Jay Gonzaga; radio DJs, Dannie Farmer and Jazmin Reyes; influencers/bloggers, Cha Ocampo, Rhea Bue, Issa Pressman, Deegee Razon, Ira Denise Oyco; vlogger, Maqui Castelo; party emcee, Marga Bermudez; and concert photographer, Magic Liwanag.

You can go to Germany too!

As part of the campaign, Sennheiser is also raffling off a chance to join the Sennheiser Sound Heroes in Germany—simply purchase Sennheiser products from participating authorised retailers from November 1, 2017 until February 28, 2018 to be eligible. More details can be found on the campaign site here.

New products alert!

This gets me really excited! I tried a few of these models and they don’t disappoint. I don’t even need to try everything because I have experienced the quality sound of Sennheiser even from before. Here are the new products they recently introduced.

1. Wireless Music and entertainment neckband

Made for people on the move featuring Bluetooth and NFC integration, a three-button remote, and an integrated high quality in-line microphone for making calls and controlling music

• CX 7.00BT (PHP 9,490)
• MOMENTUM In-Ear Wireless (PHP 12,590)
• MOMENTUM Free (PHP 12,590)

2. Noise-cancelling bluetooth wireless travel headset

Made for people with an active lifestyle and always on the go.

• PXC 550 Wireless (PHP 24,190)
• HD 4.50 BTNC (PHP 12,590)

3. Sennheiser gaming models

This one’s for the gamers. My current gaming headset is getting wonky, maybe it is time for an upgrade!

• GSP 300 (PHP 5,990) PC/console gaming headset
• GSX 1200 Pro (PHP 14,990) gaming audio amplifier

4. Microphones

Apart from consumer audio products, Sennheiser is also introducing a series of microphones for mobile journalism and action cameras. Perfect for vlogging I say!

• MKE 2 elements (PHP 7,629) – high-quality, waterproof action microphone for GoPro HERO4 cameras
• HANDMIC DIGITAL (PHP12,019) – a rugged, dynamic handheld microphone for interviews and music recording on iOS, Mac and PC, made in partnership with Apogee’s analog-to-digital conversion technology
• ClipMic digital (PHP 8,299) – a clip-on microphone for mobile recording with iOS devices.

5. 3D Audio Recording devices

• AMBEO VR MIC (PHP 77,889), a 3D audio recording microphone developed in cooperation with virtual reality (VR) content producers and the audio and VR communities
• AMBEO SMART HEADSET (PHP 19,990), a compact mobile headset that captures 3D sound for iOS devices

Sennheiser’s wide range of consumer audio products are available in the Philippines at the following authorised Sennheiser retailers: Sennheiser Official Store on Lazada, Powermac Center, Egghead Audiohub, The Listening Room, RC Goldline, The A Shop, Techwarez, SM Appliance, Gadgets in Style, Classic Hi-Fi Audio, Soundroom, Ambassador Appliances, Western Marketing, PC Express, E-Phone, E-Tab, E-Phone Plus, Samsung Gateway, Samsung Bridgeway, Odyssey Next, The White Box and Gizmo Central. The mobile journalism and audio for video microphones are also available through Sennheiser’s distributors, Aperture, as well as the Sennheiser Official Store on Lazada.

Design aside, I want to review different Coloud headphones based on their performance too.

Packaging

The packaging is quite appealing at a triangular shaped plastic box.  This should give you what the headset in its totallity would look like.  You could choose from a plethora of colors: Green, Pink, Purple, Dark, Light and Bright colors.

Audio performance

For its price, it performs okay. I tested it on my iPod and my mobile phone. For someone who likes heavy bass to the point where it squeezes your heartbeat then this is not for you. But for those who want just the right amount of bass, this is okay.

Design and Comfort

Did I mention that their design is minimalist with an oomph? A simple gray tone color with a bright pink accent is a great fashion statement for me. Aside from that, both the Boom and the Knock headphones have pretty much a standard stance. I’m not much of a fan of over-the-head headphones so I’d still prefer the ear pieces.

Tangle-Free System

This is one feat I like.  They call this the Zound Lasso.   This is to get you to enjoy your music without being annoyed at the cords to puzzle the hell out of you.  It has a flat cord and I don’t know if it has an effect on the quality of the sound but like I said earlier about the audio performance, I’ve heard better… But then again, for the price, it’s decent.  On another thought, this flat cord can be wrapped aorund the Zound Lasso and secured firmly into place with the pliable angled plug.

Microphone and Remote

Each pair of the Coloud Headphones also comes equipped with a microphone and remote on the cord for picking up calls.  It works pretty smoothly when I tried it.

Since Christmas is coming, this would be a perfect gift to a techie or a music lover who also has a tack for good design.

Three Different Models

The Boom

The Boom is a rough and ready headphone designed to deliver your daily dose of music. Outside noise stays out thanks to the Boom’s closed construction, while minimal parts mean less weight on your head. The Boom’s sturdy frame is crafted to withstand the pressures of everyday listening and the Zound Lasso, together with the flat cable, protects against tangles during transport.

The Knock

With a robust and streamlined design, Knock is ergo- nomically designed to provide non-stop comfort. It’s an ultra lightweight headphone that’s strong enough to withstand the pressures of everyday listening. It delivers a sound that is clear and distinct and comes with the patent-pending Zound Lasso that holds the flat cable in place, so that your cord won’t get tangled during transport.

The Pop

The Pop is a highly durable headphone that’s perfect to bring with you wherever you go. With a direct sound and powerful bass, the Pop eliminates any audio pollution around you, allowing you to focus on your music. The angled ear buds are ergonomi- cally designed to give you a better in-ear fit, and comes with S, M and L replacement caps so that they always sit securely in your ears. Together with the Pop’s flat cord, the Zound Lasso is our solution for a tangle-free life.

Coloud Resellers:

Astrovision

Automatic Center

Avant

Beyond The Box

Bratpack

Buzz

Digital Hub

Digital Walker 

Electroworld

iCenter 

iGig

iStore

iStudio

iStudio

Mobile 1

Power Hub 

Technoholics

Urbanathletics

Price:

Boom – 1850

Knock – 1450

Pop – 950

I wonder, maybe I should take this with me while I walk around the villages along the Himalayas range in autumn 🙂

The Tracks Headphone is an award-winning, supra-aural headphone with a subtle design, focusing on simple lines and an iconic shape.

FEATURES

• Flexible, light-weight, stainless steel headband provides good fit
• Detachable ear cups for worry-free transport
• 3 interchangeable coloured sliders
• Angled 3.5mm gold plated stereo plug
• 3 Button in-line microphone with all/music/volume control
• Integrated tangle-free Y Connector
• Soft, lightweight 2mm cables

SPECS

Driver​Unit Size 40 mm
Plug​Angled Stereo Plug 3.5 mm
Speaker Impedance​32 Ohm
Speaker Sensitivity​112 +/- 3dB
Maximum Power Input​​40 mW
Frequency Response​20-20KHz
Microphone Sensitivity​​-42 +/- 3dB
Microphone Directivity​​Omni-directional

IN THE BOX

• 3 sets of coloured sliders
• Carrying pouch

SRP Php 4,450

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Resellers
Astrovision
Digital Walker
PC Hub
Beyond the Box
Egghead
Technoholics
Digital Hub
Futureworld

The House of Marley recently launched in the Philippines at Prive, bringing positive vibrations with its latest collection of headphones, portable sound systems and lifestyle gear.  House of Marley is a collection of premium, earth-friendly personal audio products created by Marley’s family.

With Elijah Murray and Tracy Abad

JR Isaac, Tracy Abad, me, JC Ansis

The House of Marley was founded by Rohan Marley, the sixth eldest of Bob’s 11 children, with the purpose of embodying the spirit of his late father in each and every product. “When you wear [MARLEY] headphones it tells people what you stand for,” says Rohan, who goes on to explain, “my father spread messages of love, hope, unity, and peace through his music and it is our family’s responsibility and mission to bring his vision to a new generation.”

Earth-friendly, all The House of Marley audio products are created with a focus on using sustainable products in addition to providing exceptional sound that the Marley family is proud to call its own.

The epicenter of a global movement, 1Love.org, sparked by the Marley family, is dedicated to spreading Bob Marley’s message of unity and peace by lifting up a new generation of "young gongs" to strike the hammer for charities, causes, and ideas that can change the world with a focus on youth, planet, and peace. In line with his father’s mission, The House of Marley organization donates five percent of its annual profits to the 1Love.org and is constantly looking for additional ways to give back to the community.

The House of Marley products come with the Marley “Signature” Sound, incorporating more than 30 years of audio expertise into the design of the acoustics of their audio products.

It is the goal of The House of Marley to produce audio products with smooth, powerful bass, mids with stunning presence, and an energized high-end that brings songs to life. Each product undergoes custom tuning for its particular size, shape and material. Only FSC certified wood (Forestry Stewardship Council) is used on MARLEY products, which assures that the wood they use come from a forest that is replenished making the material truly renewable and sustainable.

The House of Marley, besides expanding its MARLEY audio line, will stay true to its lifestyle roots by introducing watches, bags and other accessories this year in the worldwide market.

In the Philippines, the first trial shipment of the audio line early this year was sold out in S&R Membership Shopping, Ansons Appliances, Reuse, Powerbooks, Selected National Bookstores and Puregold Duty Free. In addition to the mentioned stores, the new collection will be sold in electronics and audio stores, surf shops, APR’s lifestyle stores, department stores and specialty retailers nationwide.

Visit House of Marley’s official website at: www.thehouseofmarley.com

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Fashion, comfort and music quality 🙂

The Tanto is constructed for maximum mobility without the compromise of performance, adorned with a sleek and minimalistic look. It is designed thinking you want the full sound experience in a lightweight and portable headphone made for everyday use to be taken along wherever you go, like a good friend.

If lightweight headphones are your thing, this is definitely for you.

I personally prefer light and thin headphones than the bigger ones… coz sometimes bigger ones are uncomfortable for me.

But it all depends on your preference 🙂

SRP: P1,950

SPECIFICATION:

Audio

• 40 mm handmade drivers
• Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
• Impedence 32Ω
• Sensitivity 112dB
• Max Input Power 40mW

3.5mm stereo plug, compatible with any music players using 3.5 mm standard

Fabric cord: 120cm / 47″ tangle resistant fabric cord

Super Light Weight

Ball Joint Sonstruction: Pivoting ball joint construction for optimized ergonomics.

Urbanears Tanto Available on the following stores:

Beyond The Box

Digital Hub

Digital Walker

Listening Room – SM MegaMall

8 Telcom – Davao

GUI – Davao

Banana Telecom – Davao

iCenter – Cebu

Urban Athletics – Greenbelt 3

Complex

Toby’s Arena – Shangri-La Plaza Mall

Astrovision

Egghead – Robinsons Galleria

Bratpack

Odyssey

R.O.X.

Technoholics – BF Homes Paranaque

PowerMac Center

iStudio

Mobile 1

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