Next-gen Sony MDR-10 headphones make their debut

Sony unveiled its latest line-up of MDR-10 headphones for that incredible aural experience you demand. It comes in a digital noise canceling version (MDR-10RNC), Bluetooth wireless with NFC tech (MDR-10RBT), and standard version (MDR-10R). They all come with enhanced Beat Response control design with closed back for maximum isolation and amazing bass response. You get a wider frequency range with these cans 40mm driver units and can be worn for hours on end with pressure-relieving ear cushions with a supportive, wrap-around feel.

The MDR-10R ($199.99) and MDR-10RNC ($269.99) will be available in October while the MDR-10RBT ($249.99) will be up for sale in November at Sony Stores and authorized retailers around the country.

David Bowie retrospective show at AGO to offer immersive 3D AV experience

In case you haven't heard, the Art Gallery of Ontario will be kicking off the Fall with a groundbreaking exhibit focused on musical icon and style innovator David Bowie. Toronto will be the sole Canadian host of the "David Bowie Is" proposed six-city international tour of the highly anticipated show. The show will feature 300 objects from Bowie’s personal archives as well as immersive video and sound that was created with Sennheiser's expertise. The exhibit covers 50 years of Bowie's career and opens Sept. 25 and runs through Nov. 27.

earHero earphones keep you safe

You probably like listening to music while you’re out jogging, commuting, and the like but you know it isn’t safe to do that. With the new earHero earphones, you can listen to your favorite tunes while keeping cars and other important noises slightly audible. Its tiny speakers won’t block your ear canal and its wires are so thin and clear that you can hardly see them. Buying a pair is going to set you back $149. If you want to find out more, you can check earHero’s website.  

Urbanears Re:Plattan: Eco-friendly ear cans

Listening to your favorite tunes through these headphones isn’t the only that will make you feel good. The environment-friendly Urbanears Re:Plattan are made from unused parts of past seasons but still have the same great sound quality and ZoundPlug feature. Also, when you purchase a pair of headphones, a portion of the sale goes to the protection of the Costa Rican Rainforest. How’s that for a feel-good purchase?

Each pair of Re:Plattans have built-in personal IDs with GPS coordinates that covers five square meters of rainforest that get protected when the pair is purchased. It retails for $95 and can be bought at Lukes Drug Mart (Calgary), Walrus (Vancouver), Still Life (Victoria), Canada Computers (Ontario), Moog Audio (Montreal/Toronto), and Neon (Montreal).