Audio-Technica announced it is now shipping its SonicFuel AX over-ear headphones, which offer sleek, comfortable design, superior sound quality and three models with smartphone and iPhone compatibility. Designed to fuel listeners' passion for enjoying their favorite music wherever they go, the new AX headphones include the ATH-AX5iS, ATH-AX3iS and ATH-AX1iS models with microphones, and ATH-AX5 and ATH-AX3 without microphones.

The ATH-AX5iS, ATH-AX3iS and ATH-AX1iS have universal smartphone compatibility; they're fully compatible with today's latest smartphone devices from companies like Apple, Samsung, HTC and more. These models have a built-in microphone and a cord-mounted remote, enabling users to answer calls and control music/video playback on compatible devices. Simply press the "Audio-Technica" logo/button to activate the mic or scroll through music tracks. The volume control is also easily accessible. All the headphones feature swiveling earcups for a perfect over-ear fit, and the ATH-AX5iS/ATH-AX5 and ATH-AX3iS/ATH-AX3 models have a padded headband for additional comfort.The top-of-the-line ATH-AX5iS (SRP US$89.95) incorporates large 40 mm drivers in a durable aluminum and ABS housing for impactful, immersive sound. It's available in two stylish finishes, black with blue accents and gun metal with red accents, and comes with a matching flat, tangle-free cord and a carrying pouch.

The ATH-AX3iS (SRP US$59.95) features a 40 mm driver for powerful, expansive sound quality. It comes in black, navy blue with orange trim, and red with black trim, and has a flat, tangle-free cord.

The high-value ATH-AX1iS (SRP US$39.95) features a 36 mm driver for clear, dynamic audio quality and comes in five eye-catching color combinations including black, white, red with black trim, blue with black trim, and gray with green accents.

The ATH-AX5 and ATH-AX3 (SRP US$84.95 and US$54.95) offer all the features of their corresponding "iS" models, without the built-in microphone and smartphone functionality.