SOUNDSIGHT headphones will let you record audio and video from your cans

SOUNDSIGHT is taking a unique approach by letting you record both audio and video with its smart headphones. You can create visual content and soundtracks as well as share music right from the SOUNDSIGHT Android and iOS app. The device can record clips up to 1080 HD and has HIFI studio sound with noise cancellation capabilities. It also comes with USB audio output. You can also clip and mix music for your video content with the SOUNDSIGHT app; match video colors with music notes with ColorTune; and use filters. A limited number of units is available for sale at US$349 right now. The official release for the headphones will be in the spring of 2015 for $499 a pair.

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.

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).

Holiday Gift Guide: Headphones

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Headphones have become the ultimate accessory. A fashion statement for some, a necessity for others, headphones come in all shapes and sizes and the functionality ranges from the most basic to the truly innovative. Here are some headphones well worth considering this holiday season.

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