Headphone Cable With Volume Control

Monster Cable Heartbeats 2.0 by Lady Gaga In-Ear Headphones (White)

Beats by Dr. Dre and Monster rolled out a new set of Heartbeats earphones designed by Lady Gaga that the company says are "inspired by leather and studs." On the surface, that sounds pretty kinky--and these earphones do have a unique look--but the Heartbeats' design is actually more subdued than that of the original Heartbeats, which featured a triangular, earringlike outer cover that people either loved or hated.

The Heartbeats 2.0 by Lady Gaga are available in two colors, black and gold, for $149 (list). They come with a small protective pouch and six sets of eartips, one of ... Expand full review

Beats by Dr. Dre and Monster rolled out a new set of Heartbeats earphones designed by Lady Gaga that the company says are "inspired by leather and studs." On the surface, that sounds pretty kinky--and these earphones do have a unique look--but the Heartbeats' design is actually more subdued than that of the original Heartbeats, which featured a triangular, earringlike outer cover that people either loved or hated.

The Heartbeats 2.0 by Lady Gaga are available in two colors, black and gold, for $149 (list). They come with a small protective pouch and six sets of eartips, one of which should allow you to get a comfortable fit.

Design and features The Heartbeats' new look is more appealing than the original, with a new flat cord that's tangle-resistant and features a flexible, flat L-shaped plug that should hold up well over time. It also hugs the top of your device better and is more discreet, so there's no awkward plug sticking out of the top of your smartphone).

The design earns our favor, though just like Lady Gaga, it's obviously not for everyone. It's also worth mentioning that while the studded ends of the buds aren't sharp, they're fairly pointy, which does produce an odd sensation when you go to push on the buds to get a snug fit in your ear. Some might say they bring out your inner masochist.

More of today's earphones include an integrated microphone for making cell phone calls, and the Heartbeats 2.0 are no exception. The integrated in-line mic is compatible with Android and iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) and allows you to jump tracks forward and back by double- or triple-clicking the call answer/end button. Alas, there's no volume control in the ControlTalk button. That's unfortunate.

TDK ST-800 Headphone Review | TechnoBaboy

The ST-800 tries to achieve a retro look while still looking modern and hip. It uses black and gold as primary colors, and what gives it the retro look is the textured leather material used on the band stretching over the cups.  Covering the cups are gold colored plastic material that feels cheap, belying the appeal it gives out when combined with the leather finish.  The ear cups themselves are cushioned by soft leather that houses a sufficiently thick foam underneath.  What holds the leather cushions are black plastic that attach to the golden covers.  The ear cups move but not by much.The band can be extended by pulling it down, revealing a thin silver metal.

The cable to the ST-800 is the type of fabric woven. It's more for longevity, but in terms of comfort, it does not really help. It's tangled and unruly when quite heavy compared to the rubber type. But in terms of aesthetics, it completes the retro design of the ST-800. The cable is only 3 meters long, but fortunately, TDK has provided extension cable free.

The size of the ST-800 is something that is worth mentioning here. The cups are thick and huge and looks pretty funny when worn.  They are also heavy on the ears and could cause some stress over time, although they are comfortable on the ears though and don’t have unwanted pressure points.  With the size of the ST-800 headphone, I don’t recommend it if you are looking for something that’s easy to lug around.

The TDK ST-800 has two nifty features I like — an equalizer (EQ) control on the cord and a volume knob on the right ear cup.

The EQ control has a small display that let’s you control and customize the bass and treble levels up to 5 steps.  This, I believe is the selling point of the ST-800.  The EQ remote gives the user the convenience of adjusting the bass and treble and finding the right mix for the music playing.  There’s no need to reach out for the player and look for the perfect EQ preset.  It works on two AAA batteries though, so you might need rechargeables if you intend to use the EQ control frequently.

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