Vivienne Tam Headphones

That’s about to change, though. Wicked Audio recently announced it would be introducing its latest headphone offering at CES 2012 this year. Priced at $100, the Solus headphones are a closed-back, full-size headphone that, according to the company, are its best sounding pair yet.
This is interesting news as it would seem Wicked Audio is taking direct aim at the Beats br Dr. Dre line with the Solus. It’s clear they are intended for DJs, they appear to be oriented around big bass performance and we’ve even heard that Wicked plans a side-by-side Beats/Solus shootout on the CES 2012 show floor.
We plan to pay Wicked Audio a visit to see how the Solus feel and sound. If at $100 they are anything like the Sol Republic “Tracks”, they could end up swooping some would-be Beats fans.
Daily Desired: Audiophile Headphones You Can Actually Afford
The new HiFiMan HE-400 headphones are equipped with some of the best sound technology out there, and this $350 pre-order makes them on of the sweetest deals in audio gear.
These HiFiMan cans are the least expensive planar magnetic headphones we've ever seen. Planar magnetic drivers aren't new tech, but they aren't widely used despite their excellent sound. (Here's a good explainer on the details of how they work.) Most headphones use dynamic drivers, which are cheaper and easier to produce. Planar magnetic drivers use a very thin, lightweight diaphragm that's surrounded by strong magnets. Compared to dynamic drivers these headphones use more force and more surface area produce sound. The result is a very responsive headphone that's more accurate, with better low-end response and less distortion than your average dynamic driver.