JVC KENWOOD Corporation unveiled three new designs in the JVC series of XTREME XPLOSIVES headphones, called “XX by JVC”. Joining the current inner ear XX models, JVC's new designs include around-ear, on-ear, and DJ-style models. The new headphones feature the series' signature rugged styling, high gloss finish and durable construction, plus heavy-duty Neodymium driver units and Extreme Deep Bass Ports, that together have made the XX series by JVC a favorite among music fans who like their bass delivered with a punch.

New for 2013 is a one-button remote and microphone compatible with iPhone, Blackberry and Android devices. All three models – HA-MR77X/HA-MR55X/HA-SR44X – include this feature, as well as a Smart Switch that allows for compatibility with most other smart phones. The microphone is housed in the inline single-button remote that allows users to play, stop and skip tracks, as well as answer phone calls.

Two of the three new models are available without the remote and mic – the HA-M55X and HA-S44X. Full range sound quality is assured through the use of extra-large neodymium driver unit –1.57” (40mm) for the on-ear HA-S44X/HA-SR44X; 1.97” (50mm) for the over-ear HA-M55X/HA-MR55X; and 2.24” (57mm) for the DJ-style over-ear HA-MR77X. The combination of the large driver units and the Extreme Deep Bass Ports is what gives the headphones their ability to reproduce deep bass.