Nikita are giving away some very rare and

Not only do they sound terrific, the illustration by collab artist Ghica Popa also makes them instantly recognizable. So cool, there are only 15 pairs available anymore, one pair to win every day over the next two weeks. And it’s so super easy – just click this link and write down what you think: nikitaclothing.com/customizedheadphones/

Winners will be announced daily and there will also be a follow up for each one – Nikita wants pictures of you rocking these bad boys (all pictures received will be added to the Nikita Blog on the website).

Good luck!

Headphones are among the best inventions since introduction of highbacks. Not only do headphones keep you pumped in the park all day, they are also great for putting on that gangsta pace in the mall or shunning out annoying teens in the tube. And to commemorate their awesomeness we are giving away two pairs of the brand spanking new WeSC Bongo headphones. Thanks once again to the WeAre guys, who donated them and also happen to have some exclusive WeSC models in their WeSC Headphone Online Shop.

Now here’s what’s special about the bongos: They feature a hands free system for taking phone calls with your iPhone, Blackberry, or Palm (as long as it comes with a 3.5mm plug). No more missed calls when putting your iPhone to 11!

A details shot and yes, it's an alternative colour!

More technical bric-a-brac:
Type: 40 mm power drivers
1kHz sensitivity: 120 dB
Impedance: 32 ohms
Frequence Range: 20 – 20001 Hz
Plug: gold-plated 3,5 mm stereo
Cord: 0,3 m + 1,0 m extension, PVC Cord
Weight: 147 g

Hands free technical specifications:
Type: Microphone: Omni-directional
Microphone sensitivity: -58 dB
Microphone power: DC 4,5 V
Microphone frequency: 20 – 20001 Hz
Plug: gold-plated 3,5 mm stereo
Cord: 1,0 m, PVC Cord
Weight: 13 g

SRP: 69.90 €

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Two pioneers of lifestyle innovation, Philips and O’Neill, have joined forces to launch a line of headphones designed to withstand the rigors of an active lifestyle: the new premium line of Philips | O’Neill Headphones gives you long-lasting durability and complete comfort so you can enjoy the music that fuels you every day, for as long as you want, no matter what you put them through.

The high performance Philips | O’Neill Headphones were tested on the toughest O’Neill team riders and specifically designed around the demands of those who live life to the fullest. They will never let you down, wherever you take them or however energized the sounds or action they accompany.

The Philips | O’Neill Headphone collection features four different styles, each completely unique and simple in design, yet able to withstand the challenges of the most dynamic active lifestyle.

The Stretch

Inspired by the heavy-duty materials and styling of wetsuit materials, The Stretch headphones – the toughest in the new line-up – delivers high performance. Both impact and high stress-crack resistant, it retains flexibility and strength for a whole new level in headphone resilience.

The Snug

All models in the Philips | O’Neill Headphones range offer something for the most active and toughest lifestyles. The Snug model does it all in style: a set of imposing flat-folding, headphones that deliver flawless fit and sound with bold graphics. The in-ear selection includes The Covert, a discreet bud with deceptively powerful sound impact and iPhone control, while The Specked includes a range of three striking colored in-ear buds, with tough yet stylish tangle-free cords for longer listening experiences.

The Covert

Nick Andrews, Senior Manager, Consumer Marketing at Philips, comments: “This range realizes the synergies of Philips simplicity and innovation and O’Neill’s set of core values based around the concept of innovation in style and technology. Our new Headphones are totally uncompromising in their durability – because they’ve been tested on our test animals: the toughest O’Neill riders, the most uncompromising and daring boarders around.”

The Specked

Eppo van Berckelaer, Global Marketing Director at O’Neill, said: “O’Neill and Philips share a long and successful history of product innovation, working to create products that allow people to get the most out of their lives. Knowing how important music is to the lives of our consumers, I now encourage everyone to get out there and test the headphones for themselves.”

The Stretch in white.

The Philips | O’Neill campaign will be spearheaded by selected O’Neill team riders, including 9-time Big Mountain Rider of the Year Jeremy Jones. As one of the sports’ toughest and most enduring champions, these riders have put the headphones to the ultimate test in the context of their own unique and demanding lifestyles.

In addition to launching at IFA, the headphones will be showcased during the Deeper movie premiere tour in October and November. Guests at these events will be treated to a headphone-enabled ‘Deeper Listening Experience’ in Amsterdam, Los Angeles and New York City during the screening of Jeremy Jones’ groundbreaking freeride snowboarding movie.

The new Philips | O’Neill Headphones will be available at retail stores throughout Europe and the US from September 2010.

Do you remember our crazy successful headphones competition from a while back? Our good friends over at the Hamburgian WeAre webstore seem to be hyped on the whole headphones business these days. Now they talked the Swedish über-brand WeSC into producing an exclusive WeAre style of their Oboe headphones. And we have to admit: It has a sick style, let alone the fact that WeSC headphones are always good sound and good quality. Now go and buy them. Here’s some tech specs for, well, friends of tech specs:

Type: 30 mm power drivers

1kHz sensitivity: 120 dB

Impedance: 32 Ohms

Frequence range: 20-20 001Hz

Plug: 3.5mm stereo