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If this product was to be introduced 2 days later, I will definitely believe it is an April Fools joke. The New Air-Purifying Dyson Zone Headphones Are as Wild as They Sound Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-new-air-purifying-dyson-zone-headphones-are-as-wild-as-they-sound/ Dyson's new Zone air-purifying headphone looks like something you'd see in a dystopian sci-fi movie. But it's a real device you'll be able to buy sometime this fall, Dyson says. For Dyson -- a company that's best known for its high-end vacuum cleaners -- it's the first foray into wearable technology. The Zone is a set of noise-canceling, over-ear headphones that "simultaneously deliver immersive sound to the ears and purified airflow to the nose and mouth," addressing the "urban issues of air quality and noise pollution." No word yet on pricing, but it seems safe to assume that these will cost more than your typical premium noise-canceling headphones from Bose and Sony, and maybe even more than Apple's AirPods Max headphones. There've been rumors that Dyson was working on such a device for years. Back in 2018, Bloomberg reported that Dyson was working on an air purifier-headphone combo and in 2020, Dyson applied for a patent for a new pair of headphones with a built-in air filter. "Air pollution is a global problem -- it affects us everywhere we go. In our homes, at school, at work and as we travel, whether on foot, on a bike or by public or private transport," says Jake Dyson, chief engineer (and son of the company's eponymous founder). "The Dyson Zone purifies the air you breathe on the move. And unlike face masks, it delivers a plume of fresh air without touching your face, using high-performance filters and two miniaturized air pumps. After six years in development, we're excited to deliver pure air and pure audio, anywhere." According to Dyson, the air-filtration component is a "non-contact" system, which means it doesn't touch your face like a mask but rather sits just in front of it. "The compressors in each ear cup draw air through the dual-layer filters and project two streams of purified air to the wearer's nose and mouth, channeled through the non-contact visor," Dyson explains. "Sculpted returns on the visor ensure purified airflow is kept near to the nose and mouth and diluted as little as possible by external crosswinds." Dyson says that developing a non-contact solution was crucial in order to avoid the "discomfort and irritation associated with full-contact alternatives." In the latest Dune movie, no one seems to be complaining too much about wearing filt-plugs in their noses to draw moisture from exhaled air back into their stillsuits for later drinking. But in the real world, people can have strong emotions about wearing anything on their faces, particularly masks. Dyson says to test the Zone, its engineers used a breathing mannequin named Frank that was fitted with medical-grade mechanical lungs and sensing equipment that replicated human breathing patterns in a controlled chamber. That sensing equipment measured pollution levels within the nose and determined "the filtration efficacy of those particles, which would otherwise end up in Frank's artificial lung." The mannequin was named Frank because it reminded the engineers of Frankenstein, a Dyson rep told CNET. On the audio side, Dyson says you can expect a premium listening experience with an accurate, neutral audiophile sound profile and proprietary advanced noise canceling. The headphones are also designed with comfort in mind, though Dyson hasn't announced how much the headphones weigh or what their battery life ratings are with air filtration and noise-canceling on. Each ear cup houses two motors, and Dyson says they're the smallest in any of its machines to date. The headphones connect via Bluetooth -- no word on what version number -- and can also be used to make voice calls.

Hi Guys, anyone knows if there's such a thing as a Portable headphone amp that works as a bluetooth Transmitter too?? This is because i wanna use my Ipod classic with my bluetooth speakers, yet i also wana use an amp like the Fiio E17 or something. The problem is, bluetooth transmitter will be using the 30-pin connector for optimal results, so does the Fiio E17, so i cant connect both at the same time. So it will be cool if there is an amp similar to the Fiio E17, which also works as a bluetooth transmitter so i can also use my bluetooth speakers(which does not have an aux in at all). Anyone knows if such products exists?? Thanks!

Both in-ear and 'traditional' phones. Preference leans toward rich and powerful bass. Comments / feedbacks are most welcome. Price range: up to say $300+... but value for money is the main consideration

Hi all, I am thinking of buying a headphone to connect to my tv. Saw a Philip model which is suitable for tv use. Was told by the Salesman that you need to plug it into the tv 3.5mm socket. but I search my tv and found no 3.5mm socket which I can connect my headphone to the tv. The salesman even told me all tv have this socket. My tv only have those red yellow white socket. Any bros can advise which headphones I can buy to connect to the tv? Thnxs in advance.

Hi all do anyone can advise me where can I buy those wireless headphone can be u in the car ?

hey guys, anyone knows a good entry level budget for a audiophile entry level headphone system. figured that it would cost too much to redo my room to fully enjoy a speaker system, hence came to the conclusion that a headphone system would be more suitable. anyone has any recommendations on budget and system? =)

Hi, may I know where can I buy 3.5mm retractable headphone jack male to male for aux in. for my ipod to car auio. tia !

Anyone advise as where to get hold of these earphone adaptor? This is an adaptor for use onboard airplanes. [inline 69_12.jpg] Thanks for any input.

I would like a buy a powerful headphone for the below purpose: baby sleeping at nite, so cannot swtich on steros for guns and roses concert so need a powerful headphone that can tahan extremely powerful bass at crazy volume without distortion wire or wireless not impt i alreadi got a sennheiser wireless headphone HDR 65 but the bass realli cannot make it, can onli watch normal tv anyone can point me to the right direction?

Hi all, 1. Anyone can recommend an infra-red wireless headphone that do not have big bulky base station? 2. I intend to get them for my 2 x DVD players at the rear cabin. Thank you very much. Regards,