Empire Brands adds to its Wicked Audio line three new trend-setting headphones, the Chill, Reverb and Tour. All of them are designed with durable plastic, comfortable ear cushions, and …

Audio-Technica launches two new headphones, the ATH-XS7 and ATH-XS5, both with 40mm sound drivers. The former features a “Wide Back Band” headband so you don’t have to worry about your hair, while the latter is for those who wear cap.

Nixon launches the new Apollo headphones that is available in all black, white/black and silver/whote color variations. The Apoll features an infinitely adjustable spring steel headband, a memory foam ear cushions and a custom mini volume knob.

Other than the four new DJ-Inspired models, Pioneer also launches three new Core Audio headphones, the over-ear SE-M290, the SE-CE11 earbuds and the in-ear SE-CL07.

The SE-M290 headphones features a large 40mm driver, 1200mW max input power and a ported over-ear design that minimizes sound leak from the outside environment while delivering a powerful deep bass response. It comes with a 3.5 meter OFC Litz cord and 3.5 mm and 6.3 mm adapters. The SE-M290 will be released in August 2010 for $44.

AblePlanet launches the EXTREME XNC230 series active noise canceling headphones. The headphones have a foldable design for easy carrying and an adjustable headband. Other than active noise cancelation, the XNC230 also includes the LINX AUDIO Hear the Difference technology for enhanced sound quality.

Denon announced in Japan the AH-NC800 noise canceling headphones that will be released in late August. The new headphones feature 42mm sound driver and dual noise-canceling technology that reduce background noise by up to 99%.

Urbanears launches the Plattan headphones, which is designed to be the “perfect classic headphone, utilizing inno­vative functions and performance with today’s technology.” The full-size headphones feature 40mm handmade drive units and a hinge construction allowing the headphones fold down for easy carry.

V-Moda launches the new Crossfade LP high-end headphones. It features 50mm Dual-Diaphragm High-Definition Drivers offering 5Hz-30kHz frequency response, Kevlar reinforced, 69-inch stereo audio cable and 36-inch remote/mic cable, 45 degree, 24k gold-plated 3.5 mm plug …

SkullCandy has partnered to Roc Nation to introduce the Aviator headphones, that is designed to “offer the best way for people to experience the soundtrack of their lives”, according to Jay-Z.

The Roc Nation …

beyerdynamic launches the T50p headphones that comes with a retro-design. The closed-type dynamic headphones feature 10-23,000Hz frequency response, 32ohm impedance and 107dB sensitivity.

The T50P features also beyerdynamic’s Tesla technology that offers “very powerful magnetic drive and clean …