Thursday 18 September 2014

Bose announces SoundLink Bluetooth on-ear headphones

Source: Bose.
Bose has announced its first on-ear Bluetooth headphones, the SoundLink Bluetooth on-ear headphones. The new SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones are lighter and more comfortable than conventional Bluetooth headphones, the company said, and deliver all the audio performance of a Bose wired headphone. 

Bose Active Equalization and TriPort technology combine for smoother, more balanced sound. Mid-high frequencies are natural, and low-frequencies are detailed and full. 

A new two-microphone system rejects distractions like wind, so callers can hear what you’re saying more, and the sounds around you less. Adaptive Audio Adjustment technology automatically changes volume based on speech level and ambient noise, letting wearers move from a quiet environment to a noisier one without missing a word.

The SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones connect up to two devices at a time and let wearers switch between them, so a user can watch a video from a tablet while staying connected to a smartphone. Simple voice prompts identify who’s calling, battery status and source connection. With commands on the earcup, the wearer has controls to turn it on and off, answer and end a call, adjust volume, play/pause, or control tracks, without using the phone.

The SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones come in black or white, and weigh 5.5 ounces (156g). Designed to be worn comfortably for hours, they feature soft ear cushions and a headband pad made of fabric used in high-end automotive applications. To stow away, they fold smoothly for compact storage in a matching case. The headphones charge easily with an included USB cable for up to 15 hours of listening, or up to two hours after a 15-minute charge.

The SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones will be sold* for US$249.95. All SoundLink products are sold* at Bose retail stores, Bose.com, and at authorised Bose dealers.

*Image from Bose. Prices and availability varies across countries.