WIRELESS AND CORDED HEADPHONES LET USERS EASILY SWITCH BETWEEN MUSIC AND CALLS ON IPHONES AND SMARTPHONES WITH ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR SIMPLE COMMUNICATIONS
Plantronics (NYSE:PLT) today announced the three newest members of its
BackBeat® family of stereo headphones optimised for smartphones with
multimedia capabilities. Ideal for iPhone® and Android® users, the new
BackBeat 903+, BackBeat 216 and BackBeat 116 headphones deliver
high-quality audio performance and easy switching between music and
calls. This is part of a new range of smart headsets that are geared for
the growing smartphone user base and are encased in environmentally
sound packaging featuring a new brand identity.
Work Out with Wireless Music and Calls
The Plantronics BackBeat 903+, an update to the popular BackBeat 903, is
a stereo Bluetooth® headset 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. There is also a convenient storage pouch to put
them in your gym bag.
For iPhone users, the Plantronics BackBeat 903+ displays an on-screen
battery meter on the iPhone for easily monitoring the headset’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 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 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 earphone 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 Electric Blue. For extra user convenience, both the 216 and 116
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 optimise these applications for truly immersive experiences,” said
Stuart Bradshaw, EMEA Consumer Marketing Manager, Plantronics. “These
new BackBeat headphones with mic deliver just that in tandem with
outstanding audio quality at great prices.”
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The BackBeat 903+ will be available at the end of October, retailing for
£69.99 RRP from Apple. The BackBeat 116 and 216 will be available at the
end of October, retailing for £24.99 and £39.99 respectively.
