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Audio-Technica is celebrating “50 Years of Passionate Listening” at CES 2012. The company is broadening its Solid Bass headphones lineup with the introduction of its ATH-CKS55i In-ear Headphones, featuring an integrated mic and controls for iPhone™, iPad® and iPod®. The ATH-CKS55i (SRP: $79.95) is designed for listeners who enjoy hip-hop, R&B, hard rock, metal and other bass-driven music, and delivers powerful, impactful bass while providing a smooth frequency response with a detailed, natural midrange and clear treble.

The ATH-CKS55i features an in-line three-button remote that provides the ability to control volume, play, pause, fast forward and rewind music playback functions on compatible Apple devices. The remote also lets iPhone users answer calls over the headphones, or while talking via Skype or VoIP on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch®. The microphone has an omnidirectional pickup pattern (it picks up sound from all directions) and is designed for high-quality, intelligible response, enabling the wearer’s voice to be clearly transmitted without having to speak directly into the mic…