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Bowers & Wilkins 805 Maserati Edition Speakers

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The product of British pro-speaker maker Bowers & Wilkins and Italian super-car builder Maserati, the 805 Maserati Edition Speakers, are set to please audiophiles and motorsports enthusiasts alike. The first of the series, a loudspeaker, looks great in maple veneer and black Maserati leather, set on a stand adorned with the unmistakable Maserati Trident logo. But, they're not just easy on the eyes — the audio tech is recording-studio quality, and will suit your living room just fine. Look for them in specialty speaker stores this Fall.

Bose QuietComfort 20 Headphones

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We don't need to convince you of the merits of a good pair of noise-canceling headphones. But, most of them have their drawbacks — namely, bulky design and a sometimes-undesirable isolation from your surroundings. The Bose QuietComfort 20 Noise Canceling Headphones ($300) fit inside your ear, taking up nearly no space at all, and an aware mode lets you tune into the world around you while still listening to music. The noise-canceling tech rivals most over-ear headphones, while the sound is everything you expect from Bose. A combination mic and remote in the cord lets you control your device or make a call.

JVC Live Beat HA‐SZ2000

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JVC's Live Beat HA-SZ2000 may look like another pair of bass-heavy headphones to take on Beats by Dre, but its much more than that. The headphones were designed from the ground up to deliver accurate sound whether you're listening to A$AP Rocky or tuning out to Vivaldi. It does this with a 55mm and 30mm driver to give you accurate sound reproduction with deep lows, clear mids, and crisp highs. JVC

Philips Soundshooter Portable Speaker

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The Philips Soundshooter wireless portable speaker offers powerful sound supported by music streaming via Bluetooth. A built-in rechargeable battery lets you play music from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch anywhere. Plus there’s a built-in microphone for making hands-free phone calls.

KEF Headphones

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Hi-Fi specialists KEF releases their first line of headphones, the KEF M-Series. The M-Series comes in two models: An over the head version called the M500 ($300) that features 40mm drivers, aluminum construction, and "racetrack" earcups for a tight seal around your ears for better sound isolation. The other model is their M200 ($200) in-ear headphone that boasts a dual driver setup that pairs a 10mm and 5.5mm driver in an aluminum housing that's connected to a fully adjustable ear-hook for a perfect, secure fit around the ear. KEF

colette x Beats by Dre Executive Headphones

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After the Beatbox “Sweet Sixteen”, Beats by Dre teamed up once again with Parisian concept store colette on limited edition headphones. The Beats Executive is offering a new look with the “b” logo in Colette blue, featuring premium materials in addition to the exceptional sound quality the brand has become known for. Limited to 213 pieces, they are available right now at Colette for €379 (Approx. $482). You’ll need to get in quick!

Jabra Revo Wireless Headphones

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Revo Wireless provides freedom of movement and clear sound quality that doesn’t skip a beat. Turntable Touch Controls on the headset allows you to easily play, skip or pause music and manage calls. Jabra Revo Wireless Headphones

a-JAYS Five

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Sweden's JAYS releases a headphone for just about every flavor of smartphone (sorry, Blackberry) with their new a-JAYS Five. Available for iOS, Android, and Windows phones, the headphones have a low-profile design wrapped in aluminum and flexible thermoplastic rubber with tangle-free cording. The also have fully featured remotes designed specifically for each phone platform, MEMS technology for improved mic quality, and an included carrying case. $100, Jays of Sweden

AIAIAI The Capital ALIS Edition

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Merging contemporary audio design with Copenhagen skate culture, Denmark-based audio design company AIAIAI has teamed up with Christiana crew ALIS to create a special edition of the brand’s The Capital headphones. Dubbed “The Supreme of Copenhagen,” ALIS started as an underground movement of sorts in the notoriously free and autonomous neighborhood in the heart of the Danish capital and has since evolved to include a stylish clothing line, a range of celeb-approved skateboards, and even a self-made skate park. Aimed at the perpetually active skate/BMX/running set, The Capital ALIS Edition features custom graphics while retaining the design’s rugged details – the likes of which include weather-resistance, titanium high performance drivers, fiberglass-reinforced nylon construction, a three-button in-line remote, and foldability for easy storage. Retailing for $100 USD, Desert Green and Midnight Black editions of the collaborative headphones are now available at select retailers.

Bang & Olufsen Beolab 14

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Don't call it a home theater in a box, Bang & Olufsen Beolab's take on home surround sound consists of a versatile and gorgeous set of four aluminum-wrapped satellite speakers which each contain 2.5 inch midrange/treble drivers. At the heart of it all is their booming subwoofer unit that contains a bassport, an 8 inch bass driver, and 6 class D amps bringing 5 x 140 watts to the satellites and 1 x 280 to the subwoofer. Bang & Olufsen