Headphones for Use in Schools, Colleges & Learning Centres Educational headphones have specific requirements that set them apart from the type of headphones used for home listening or with an iPod. Picking the best headphone for use in schools and other learning environments needs careful consideration.  At HiFi Headphones we have built up considerable experience of the type of features that will be the most beneficial for use in a school, college or learning centre.  Please do ask us and we will do our best to help. Robust Educational Headphones Durability and Robust Build Durability is obviously a key area...

Shure have just launched a brand new range of closed back studio and DJ headphones that have already been getting quite a bit of interest since news of the pricing was leaked on Head-Fi.org. Full size headphones is a new departure for Shure, as they are known best for their in-ear sound isolating earphones.  Initial user reviews suggest that the Shure SRH840 sound like a 'Shure SE530 with sparklier treble', which can only be a good thing. Those lucky enough to get their hands on review samples of the Shure SRH840 have commented on the huge soundstage considering that this...

We're proud to announce the launch of Speaker Station an online store dedicated to audio speakers, iPod docks, portable speakers and many more speaker related products. The new speaker website will be very familiar to HiFi Headphones visitors and we aim to offer the same excellent service and product range. Please visit the Speaker Station website and check out our range. More Information For a large range of  speakers, iPod docking stations and more traditional Hi-Fi speakers, such as 2.1 speaker systems, please visit the Speaker Station online store.

HiFi Headphones is now offering custom made earphones and also custom sleeve ear gels for a range of popular standard earphone models.  Regular visitors to the HiFi Headphones store will have noticed that we've recently added a brand new category to the website.  We've also added a guide to custom fitted earphones and provided information on getting impressions taken for your ears. If you are looking for the perfect in-ear fit for optimum comfort, then custom fitted earphones or sleeves are the answer.  Made from ultra soft silicone material and made specifically for your ears, custom mould earphone gels also...

WeSC officially opened their first high street shop in Carnaby Street, London last night.  HiFi Headphones were invited to the launch party, which was organised by LateralCorp (the UK importer of WeSC products). The launch party was also attended by celebrity investor Debora Meadon from the UK TV series Dragons Den as well as the founder of WeSC, Greger Hagelin.  Shaun and Kristina from HiFi Headphones took the opportunity to have a few beers and meet some of the team. WeSC Alp Horn - First Photos & Test The WeSC store launch party gave us the chance to have our...

FiiO E5 & E3 headphone amps - boost volume, add bass and improve soundstage At HiFi Headphones we've just taken delivery of our first batch of FiiO headphone amplifiers.  The brand new FiiO E5 and FiiO E3 are ultra small headphone amplifiers with a price tag that makes them affordable for anyone with an iPod, MP3 player, laptop or mobile phone. The FiiO headphone amps promise increased output power (to power hard to drive headphones), added bass response and even better clarity of treble notes. FiiO E3 The FiiO E3 headphone amp is the perfect introduction to improving your portable...

What's the point of a headphone amp? If you've been following the world of headphones you may have noticed that headphone amplifiers seem to be cropping up more often than ever, but what's the point?  Do they just increase volume, or is there more to it? Below are a few good reasons to upgrade your audio setup with a headphone amp. Ability To Power 'hard to drive' Headphones Some headphones are notoriously hard to power.  A headphone amplifier gives your audio source a boost in output power, which gives the headphones a more full sound, improves bass kick and often...

FiiO and KS Distribution today announced a partnership for distribution of FiiO's audio electronics products in the UK.  Based near Brighton on the South Coast of England, KS Distribution is a specialist distributor of headphone and earphone related audio products. KS Distribution is to be distributing FiiO audio electronics products to independent specialist retailers in the UK and Ireland. FiiO headphone amplifiers provide a way to get the best audio performance from portable audio sources, such as MP3 players (Apple iPod, iPhone, etc) and laptop computers. The FiiO E5 has taken the headphone amp market by storm, with a high...

Regular visitors to HiFi Headphones may have noticed we've listed the iBasso D2 in our headphone amplifier section. Last week we received a couple of samples of each iBasso model to test.  The results were so positive we went ahead and listed them immediately and put our first order in (we're expecting stock from in approx 3 weeks). There are other models in the range, including an ultra portable headphone amp called the iBasso T4 (it is VERY small and weighs just 29 grams) and a high end model that comes with various types of Op-Amp to swap over to...

KS Distribution has announced they have been appointed as the sole UK distributor for iBasso Audio headphone amplifier products.  Based near Brighton on the South Coast of England, KS Distribution is a specialist distributor of headphone and earphone related audio products. KS Distribution is to be distributing iBasso electronics products to independent audio retailers in the UK and Ireland. iBasso headphone amplifiers provide a way to get the best audio performance from portable audio sources, such as MP3 players (Apple iPod, etc) and laptop computers. About KS Distribution A leading audio electronics distributor, KS Distribution specialises in bringing innovative products...

The HiFi Headphones sale section now lists a big selection of headphone & earphone models at dramatically reduced prices.  With bargain prices on headphones from top manufacturers such as Sennheiser, AKG, Audio-Technica, Skullcandy and many others, you can pick up a high quality pair of headphones at a huge discount. Our headphone sale includes a broad range of high quality models, including wireless headphones, in-ear sound isolating earphones and even professional DJ headphones. The sale is strictly on a first come, first served basis, so don't let anyone else beat you to that bargain deal! More Information For a large...

Spares for Sennheiser headphones are now available at the HiFi Headphones store.  You'll find a big selection of replacement cables for Sennheiser headphones, as well as earpads, headbands and capsules (the speaker or earpiece). One of the great things about buying headphones or earphones from an established manufacturer like Sennheiser is that it's possible to service your headphones when components wear out or break.  There's no need to throw you pride and joy in the bin, just replace the part. Our selection of spare parts includes a full range of spares for popular consumer models such as the Sennheiser HD600,...

The Klipsch Image X5 is the new single wideband driver earphone from Klipsch (launched in the UK in Nov 2008).  Looking very similar in design to the more expensive Klipsch Image X10, we think this new earphone is set to make waves in the mid-range earphone market. Linking to the Klipsch Image X5 product page at HiFi Headphones, Claudine Beaumont of the Telegraph newspaper featured the Klipsch X5 earphone in a 12 Best Gadgets roundup. Claudine's review offered enthusiastic comments such as, "incredibly comfortable and lightweight", "providing a rich music-listening experience, with lovely, crisp tones even when listening at low...

The long awaited Sleek Audio SA6 and W-1 Wireless Bundle Pack is now available from HiFi Headphones.  The W-1 wireless adapter enables you to listen to your audio source at full lossless, CD quality within a range of 18 metres (without obstructions). The W-1 either comes bundled with a Sleek Audio SA6 earphone, or alternatively comes as a standalone W-1 Wireless Adapter if you already own the Sleek Audio SA6 earphone. Below are a few product highlights: Lossless CD quality sound, using Kleer wireless technology. SA6 earphone is sound isolating design rather than earbud style (as used on the Sennheiser...

We've just taken delivery of a small quantity of the second generation Pro-Ject Head Box headphone amplifiers. These very well made units from Pro-Ject Audio, an Austrian high end audio manufacturer, really do sound superb. Pro-Ject's headphone amps are ideal for driving high quality dynamic Hi-Fi headphones. With RCA phono inputs these headphone amps are ideal for connecting to TV's or home cinema amplifiers, where a line level output is available. Pro-Ject Head Box SE II The dual output headphone amp from Pro-Ject is perfect for setups where you need to drive two pairs of headphones with independent volume controls....