Altec Lansing Debutes BackBeat 906 Stereo Wireless Headphones

The BackBeat™ series of stereo headphones with mic provide a superior on-the-go listening experience, delivering outstanding sound quality and clear, convenient communications. Hear your outside world with a quick tap of the OpenMic™ button or enhance your music using bass-boost feature.

BackBeat 903 and 906 Bluetooth® wireless headphones incorporate Plantronics dual-mic AudioIQ® voice technology for exceptional call clarity. BackBeat 906 includes a Bluetooth adaptor to stream music from your iPod®, MP3 or other audio device.

Features
- Wirelessly stream and control music as you walk, run, work or play
- Separate your voice from the noise using dual-mic AudioIQ® technology
- Hear your outside world with a quick press of the OpenMic™
- Enjoy the full dynamic range of your music using bass-boost feature
- Personalize your fit with telescoping and swivel adjustments
- Easily store this flexible design in your pocket or bag

Pricing and Availability
Available late February 2009 at select CE retailers and www.alteclansing.com . BackBeat 906 retails for $129.95 (U.S. MSRP) and the BackBeat 903 (without adaptor) for $99.95 (U.S. MSRP). For more information visit: www.alteclansing.com

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Sony W-series Walkman: Wearable and wireless

There’s more than one way to do a wireless MP3 player, and building it directly into a set of headphones may seem like the easy way out, but it gets the job done.

Plus, there are none of those audio-fidelity issues you might run into with technologies such as RF and Bluetooth, which is probably why Sony elected to take this route with its new W-series Walkman. This 2GB MP3 player is built into a set of impressively small ear bud-style headphones and sports a palatable price tag of just US$69.

As you might expect, the W-series Walkman has no screen and is pretty light on extras. Music plays in shuffle mode by default, though Sony offers an innovative feature called Zappin that lets you browse through tracks by ear by playing a snippet of the chorus of each song. You can choose between long and short settings for this mode, and if you come across a song you want to hear, a press of the jog button will start it from the beginning.

The W-series Walkman, more formally termed the NWZ-W202, has a rather paltry rated battery life by Sony’s standards – a mere 12 hours – but given the ultracompact form factor, we can overlook this detail. Besides, 12 hours is more than enough for any workout we can think of. Plus, there’s quick charge, which gives you 90 minutes of battery life from a three-minute charge, and the entire 12 hours in just 30 minutes. The W-series is expected to be available by the end of March.

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Tri-Specs Inc. Unveils Stereo Wireless Headphone Sunglasses

Tri-Specs Inc. Unveils High-Tech, High-Performance, High-Fidelity Sunglasses at CES

Blending fashionable designer sunglasses, wireless stereo headphones, and Bluetooth headset functionality, TriSpecs Eyewear is the hottest way to connect to mobile phones and music players.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 7, 2009 — Tri-Specs® Inc., the company that combines high-tech and high-fashion in user-friendly consumer electronics, is now offering Bluetooth-enabled eyewear that combines the best acoustic technology for noise cancellation and voice quality in mobile communications with acoustically enhanced, premium stereo sound for a great MP3 music experience using buttons on the arms of the glasses.

TriSpecs™ are highly styled glasses with a simple user experience and STEP Labs’ unsurpassed noise elimination acoustic technology. They combine dual microphones, dual speakers, and Bluetooth connectivity in a mobile accessory which produces the best voice quality and intelligibility on the market.

“Beyond the form and function of these glasses, their performance is without equal,” said Isaac Levy, CEO of Tri-Specs, Inc. “Once you try them, you’ll know why TriSpecs are a must-have accessory in every wireless and fashion accessory manufacturer’s product line.”

TriSpecs integrate the patented STEPvoice™ software from STEP Labs. STEPvoice uses the physics of sound propagation to define the shape and arrival time of sound waves to isolate voice signals from undesired noises. STEP Labs’ software is able to tell the difference between the wearer’s voice and other voices, sounds, and noises, preserving the natural fidelity of the voice and producing near-perfect voice recognition performance, and impeccable noise cancellation.

“The form factor of TriSpecs glasses allowed our acoustic engineers to design a dual-microphone solution that produces an unbelievable Bluetooth headset experience,” said Michael Hickerson, President of STEP Labs. “Stop by our booth at CES to hear TriSpecs’ exceptional voice quality for yourself – even when surrounded by 95 decibels of noise from the show floor.”

TriSpecs sunglasses are now available with a variety of features, styles, and colors.

• Power turns on by extending the in-ear speakers
• Voice prompts and voice dialing for easy, hands-free use
• Instant, dynamic volume to compensate for noise changes in the environment
• Retractable standard earbud speakers or upgrade with in-ear barrel speakers
• One-touch activation of phone calls
• MP3 and call control buttons on the arms of the glasses
• Available in black, white, and metallic with optional designs and style elements

Wireless OEMs, retailers, wireless carriers, and fashion accessory companies who would like to add TriSpecs to their product line are encouraged to get full details and try them in person. Tri-Specs will available throughout CES in North Hall Booth 931.

About Tri-Specs, Inc.:
Tri-Specs is a consumer electronics manufacturer that blends high-tech and high-fashion into attractive, consumer-friendly devices using worldwide patents, top designers, and quality manufacturing. New styles and features in the TriSpecs platform are released regularly and are available to be manufactured and branded for Tri-Specs customers worldwide. TriSpecs is a trademark of Tri-Specs, Inc, a New York based company. For more, please visit http://www.TRIspecs.com.

About STEP Labs
STEP Labs is a venture-backed, Silicon Valley-based acoustic software and acoustic design services company whose technology produces natural sounding voice communications even in extreme noise environments. STEP’s patented technology enables near-perfect voice recognition and hands-free communication across a wide range of wireless telecommunications and consumer electronic devices. STEP Labs, STEPware, and Step OnBoard are trademarks of STEP Labs Inc. http://www.step-labs.com

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Ears-on with Shure’s SE115 headphones

Shure unveiled its new SE115 line of in-ear headphones today at Macworld 2009.

Aside from being colourful (offered in red, blue or pink), the SE115 share the same design as the SE110 headphones we reviewed last year, with the exception of the audio driver technology, which has changed from a balanced armature driver to a dynamic driver.

Shure was nice enough to let me try on a pair, and the sound was undeniably beefier than we recall hearing on the SE110 but a bit lacking in the crispness associated with the balanced armature driver found in its predecessor. We only listened to the Shure SE 115 for a few songs from my Zune 80 (yes, we brought a Zune to Macworld), so we’ll reserve judgement until we get to spend more time with them. Our first impressions, however, weren’t earth-shattering.

Sonically, we think Apple’s US$79 (AU$109) dual-driver in-ear headphones offer better detail and overall balance. However, nothing can beat Shure when it comes to construction quality.

Still, at US$99, the Shure SE115 are great for bass heads and offer the same awesome build quality and professional cabling you’d find on any of the company’s higher-end models. You also get Shure’s unique “black foam” ear tip fit kit and a generous two-year warranty.

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Stereo Wireless Headphones in 2009 Volvo XC70

Stereo wireless headphones are showing up in the coolest places…in the new 2009 Volvo XC70, stereo wireless headphones are part of the optional dual screen rear entertainment system.  Read more about the XC70, 3.2-litre inline or turbocharged six-cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, and electronically-controlled all-wheel drive.

Audio-Technica Selected as the Official Headphone Supplier for the New Grammy Museum

Over 60 pairs of ATH-M30 Headphones were utilized for the museum’s exhibits.

Stow OH – Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, has been selected as the official headphone supplier for the recently-opened GRAMMY Museum(SM) in Los Angeles. More than 60 pairs of ATH-M30 Closed-back Dynamic Stereo Monitor Headphones have been selected for use in the museum’s exhibits because of their sonic accuracy, comfortable design, operational endurance and rugged construction.

The 30,000-square-foot facility celebrated its grand opening with a slate of activities December 3-6, 2008, the culmination of The Recording Academy®’s and the GRAMMY® Awards’ milestone 50th anniversary year. The museum is located within L.A. LIVE, the downtown Los Angeles sports, entertainment and residential district, and across the street from the STAPLES Center, the venue where the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast will take place on February 9, 2009.

“We are thrilled to be working with Audio-Technica,” said Robert Santelli, Executive Director of The GRAMMY Museum. “The ATH-M30 Headphones will allow visitors to The GRAMMY Museum to experience our exhibits in a richer and more exciting way.”

The GRAMMY Museum has been established to explore and celebrate the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music – the GRAMMY Award. The museum features interactive, permanent and traveling exhibits, with four floors of dynamic and engaging multimedia presentations. Audio-Technica is an integral part of the museum’s interactive content, as the majority of the exhibits in the self-guided museum tour involve a meticulously chosen soundtrack, which attendees will hear through the Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Headphones.

The GRAMMY Museum experience features educational and public programs designed to engage young people, students, music fans, industry professionals and more. Events to be offered include music classes for children, mentoring and question-and-answer sessions with visiting artists, lectures by music industry veterans, film screenings, and concert series and artist showcases, among others. Additionally, the museum has developed partnerships with local colleges and universities to offer programs for students working toward a career in music.

“It is an honor to have A-T chosen as the headphone of choice for the audio exhibits at the GRAMMY Museum,” stated Gary Boss, Audio-Technica Marketing Manager. “Each year, Audio-Technica microphones are featured at the annual GRAMMY Awards Show, so to be part of this permanent exhibit reinforces and enhances our association with leading industry visionaries and standard bearers.”

About the ATH-M30 Closed-back Dynamic Stereo Monitor Headphones:
A perfect choice for project studio engineers, home recordists and recording musicians, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M30 dynamic stereo headphones offer superb sonic accuracy in a design engineered to provide maximum comfort for hours of listening. The headphones’ low-profile, closed-back design provides exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high-volume listening situations. For more information, please visit www.audio-technica.com.

Celebrating over 45 years of audio excellence worldwide, Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer technology, renowned for the design and manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and electronics for the audio industry.

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Rolling Classrooms Use Wireless Heaphones

Internet Access Turns School Buses Into Rolling Classrooms

With the economic-stimulus plan of President-elect Barack Obama comes the idea of rolling wireless classrooms which use wireless headphones. It’s a great way to catch up on classes. Read more about these rolling wireless headphone classrooms.

Stereo Wireless Headphones & the New Blackberry Storm

A review by  Mobile Burn was done on the new Blackberry Storm 9530 which included their assessment of the use of stereo wireless headphones to which they said, “Bluetooth seemed to work quite well with both normal headsets as well as wireless stereo headphones.”  Although their review was mostly on the phone at least we know that it works well with wireless stereo headphones. Read more on their Blackberry Storm review.

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Broadcom(R) Bluetooth(R) Headset Technology Now Shipping in Innovative New Jabra(R) Products from GN

Here’s a great article by Market Watch discussing GN’s involvement with shipping Jabra headsets. Jabra offers great audio and a stylish design on Broadcom(R)’s BCM2044 single chip Bluetooth system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution.

Article:

Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that GN, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Bluetooth(R) audio headsets, is now shipping multiple Jabra(R) headset products based on Broadcom’s leading Bluetooth technology.

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Review: Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones

A great video review on Logitech’s FreePulse Wireless Headphones. Watch…

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