Apple to release new high end earphones

Along with the updated line of iPods, Apple will release an updated version of their in-ear headphones.

So what sets apart the weak from the strong when it comes to these suckers? First off, most cheap ear-buds (like the standard iPod ones) contain a single driver, or speaker, in each earpiece that is responsible for reproducing the entire spectrum of sound contained in your music. High-end earbuds provide two, and sometimes even three separate drivers dedicated to specific frequency ranges. This results in a higher level of detail that a single-driver ear-piece can’t offer.

The new Apple In-Ear Headphones, which will retail for $79, contain two drivers: one for bass and mid-range, and one for high frequencies. The ear tips are made of soft silicone that fits snugly in your ear and greatly reduces outside noise. They also come in three different sizes that should cover people of all ear-types.

The cable features a control capsule that includes a microphone and three buttons that let you adjust volume, control music or video playback, and record voice memos. While these headphones will play audio with any iPod, the remote and mic are supported only by the new 4th gen iPod nano, the new iPod classic, and the 2nd gen iPod touch.

It’s about time Apple addressed the need for higher quality ear-buds, and it will be interesting to see how these compare with the much-loved Shure ear-buds.