Wireless and Corded Headphones with Mic Let Users Easily Switch Between Music and Calls On iPhones and Smartphones with Android Operating Systems for Simple Communications
Today Plantronics® (NYSE: PLT) announced the three newest members of its
BackBeat® family of stereo headphones with mic optimized for smartphones
with multimedia capabilities. Ideal for iPhone® and Android® users, the
new BackBeat 903+, BackBeat 216 and BackBeat 116 headphones with mic
deliver high-quality audio performance and easy switching between music
and calls.
Work Out with Wireless Music and Calls
The Plantronics BackBeat 903+, an update to the popular BackBeat 903, is
a stereo Bluetooth® headphone with mic designed for users with active
lifestyles. It provides rich wireless stereo music and the ability to
answer/end a call with a single touch of a button. The BackBeat 903+
features new ruggedized and sweat resistant-materials, and a flexible
design with three levels of earpiece adjustment for a secure and
comfortable fit during long workouts.
For iPhone users, the Plantronics BackBeat 903+ displays an on-screen
battery meter on the iPhone for easily monitoring the headphone’s
battery level. It also includes convenient voice alerts for remaining
talk-time, track-control, low-battery, mute and connection status.
The BackBeat 903+ features dual mics and Plantronics’ proprietary
AudioIQ2 digital signal processing (DSP) for clear calls, even in noisy
environments. Like its predecessor, the BackBeat 903+ includes OpenMic™
technology that allows users to instantly hear their surroundings
without removing the headphones, providing greater convenience and
safety while exercising.
Upgraded Audio Experiences
The Plantronics BackBeat 216 is a certified headphone with mic for the
iPod, iPhone and iPad. It enables users to get the most from their
compatible devices by offering bold, rich audio for music, calls and
multimedia applications. These corded stereo headphones with mic provide
plug-and-play simplicity and feature noise-isolating ear buds with
neodymium micro-speakers that boost bass levels and deliver
well-balanced high and mid ranges for an overall great audio experience.
The BackBeat 216 also features a discreet inline controller with
built-in mic for convenient calling plus volume and music track control.
The new BackBeat 116 features the popular earbud form factor with a
simpler in-line controller and built-in mic. The standard 3.5mm stereo
connector and interface makes it compatible not only with the iPhone,
iPod and iPad, but also most Android-based phones, Blackberry®
smartphones and other music phones. The BackBeat 116 will be offered in
stylish colors such as Glow Green and Electric Blue. For extra user
convenience, both the 216 and 166 products come with tangle-free cloth
cords.
“Today, most consumers use their smartphones to listen to music, play
games and watch videos, and they are looking for audio solutions that
will optimize these applications for truly immersive experiences,” said
Ed Benforado, category director, Plantronics. “These new BackBeat
headphones with mic deliver just that in tandem with outstanding audio
quality at great prices.”
Pricing and Availability
The BackBeat 903+ and BackBeat 216 will be available in October,
retailing for $99.99 and $49.99 respectively. The BackBeat 116 (Glow
Green) will be available in October, retailing for $29.99. The Electric
Blue version will be sold exclusively at Best Buy through the holiday
season. The BackBeat family of products will be available in Europe,
Asia and other countries in late fall. All of the products will also be
available at www.plantronics.com.
About Plantronics
Plantronics is a world leader in personal audio communications for
professionals and consumers. From unified communication solutions to
Bluetooth headsets, Plantronics delivers unparalleled audio experiences
and quality that reflect our nearly 50 years of innovation and customer
commitment. Plantronics is used by every company in the Fortune 100 and
is the headset of choice for air traffic control, 911 dispatch and the
New York Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.plantronics.com
or call (800) 544-4660.
Plantronics, BackBeat and OpenMic are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. The Blackberry
trademark is the property of Research in Motion Limited and is
registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.
iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
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Plantronics, Inc.
Leslie Moore, 831-458-7624
leslie.moore@plantronics.com
or
Lerin O’Neill, 408-975-3037
loneill@hoffman.com
www.hoffman.com