Blends Distinctive VFrame™ Design with Award-Winning Audio Technology for the Ultimate in Bluetooth Performance
CTIA WIRELESS 2008 – Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) today
presented the Plantronics Discovery® 925 Bluetooth® earpiece collection,
a signature line of designer headsets for both men and women. Delivering
exceptional audio performance, complemented by bold lines and
distinctive finishes, the Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece
represents a technical craftsmanship previously unseen in the mobile
accessories category.
The revolutionary design of the Plantronics’ Discovery 925 Bluetooth
earpiece provides outstanding incoming and outgoing audio clarity in any
environment. Central to its performance is the unique VFrame™ design,
structured to follow the contours of the face and draw the microphone
closer to the mouth for a headset that is as much objet d’art as it is
audio ingenuity. The signature elongated design, housing an extended
microphone, enhances audio performance and connection range.
Plantronics’ AudioIQ® noise reduction technology adds to the Discovery
925’s performance by removing background noise while simultaneously
adjusting the incoming volume – ensuring crystal clear sound on both
sides of the conversation.
“When designing a Bluetooth headset, it is critical to fully understand
the physical and emotional relationship between the product and the end
user,” said Darrin Caddes, vice president of Industrial Design at
Plantronics, Inc. “Similar to high performance watches or automobiles,
our Bluetooth headset is designed to deliver a first-class experience -
in this case to permit clear, wireless conversation without the
distraction of background noise. It is equally imperative that the
product expresses individual taste and style and is comfortable and easy
to use.”
Plantronics’ inaugural collection of Discovery 925 earpieces includes a
unique palette of colors for both men and women: Onyx Black, Alchemy
Gold and Cerise Pink. Each earpiece is treated with glass beads and
fire-blasted for a deep, enamel-like finish.
Each Plantronics Discovery 925 comes with a matching, soft textile
carrying case that recharges and stores the earpiece. The Discovery 925
earpiece supports up to five hours of talk time, while the charging case
provides an extra five-hour charge on the go. Self-stabilizing,
custom-fit eartips create a light, perfectly balanced fit without the
need for an earloop. Plantronics QuickPair™ greatly simplifies pairing
with most Bluetooth phones.
“From the onset, our vision for the Discovery 925 was to deliver
remarkable audio clarity from within a supremely comfortable and
distinctive package,” said Renee Niemi, general manager and vice
president, Mobile and Entertainment at Plantronics, Inc. “Plantronics
leveraged the talents of its Industrial Design team to create the
Discovery 925 as a true ‘tech-cessory,’ and bridge the gap between
high-grade audio performance and high-fashion – a gap that has
previously eluded most headset designs.”
Introduced at an exclusive showing during the Spring 2008 New York
Fashion Week, the Plantronics Discovery 925 has received rave reviews
among fashion press, stylists and celebrities.
Pricing and Availability:
The new Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece in Black Onyx (MSRP
$149.99) will be available at major consumer electronics retailers, www.amazon.com
and www.plantronics.com in
April 2008. The Plantronics Discovery 925 in Alchemy Gold and Cerise
Pink will be available in May 2008.
Please visit http://www.plantronics.com/Discovery-925
to learn more about the new Plantronics Discovery 925 collection.
About Plantronics
In 1969, a Plantronics headset carried the historic first words from the
moon: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Since
then, Plantronics has become the headset of choice for mission-critical
applications such as air traffic control, 911 dispatch and the New York
Stock Exchange. Today, this history of Sound Innovation® is the basis
for every product we build for the office, contact center, personal
mobile, entertainment and residential markets. The Plantronics family of
brands includes Plantronics, Altec Lansing and Clarity. For more
information, go to www.plantronics.com
or call (800) 544-4660.
Plantronics, Plantronics Discovery, Altec Lansing, Clarity, and Sound
Innovation are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Plantronics, Inc. is under license. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
