Signature over-the-ear Bluetooth® headphones offer up to 24 hours of listening time on a single charge
Plantronics
(NYSE:PLT), a pioneer in audio and wearable technology, today announced BackBeat
PRO, wireless active noise-cancelling headphones with battery power
to outlast your playlist. The latest addition to its award-winning
BackBeat stereo product family, the over-the-ear BackBeat PRO headphones
offer Plantronics signature audio performance and design for all-day
wearing comfort at home, in the office, and on the go. Bluetooth
wireless freedom cuts the cord, and advanced active noise-cancellation
(ANC) technology minimizes background sounds so you can fully immerse
yourself in your music. BackBeat PRO is available today in the US and
will be available worldwide starting October 2014.
“People want to enjoy their music anytime, anywhere, without having to
compromise. That’s why we created BackBeat PRO,” said Greg Miller,
category director, mobile entertainment solutions at Plantronics. “We
designed BackBeat PRO to eliminate distractions with active
noise-cancellation, and Bluetooth wireless and ridiculously long battery
life melt away the frustrations of limited charge and a tangled mess of
cords.”
Host a personal concert for one, even in a noisy office or a busy
flight, with BackBeat PRO headphones’ signature rich, brilliant audio
and advanced active noise-cancellation technology. Using a unique
dual-mic solution, the headphones draw in background noise and eliminate
it, tuning out external sounds and resulting in clear, life-like audio.
Alternatively, if you want to hear what is going on around you, with a
touch of a button the adjustable OpenMic feature pushes the music to the
background and amplifies environmental sounds; have a conversation with
a coworker, listen for your boarding call, or answer a fellow commuter
without having to remove your headphones.
Plantronics innovation in power management gives the BackBeat PRO up to
24 hours of listening time on a single charge, and an included 3.5mm
cable serves as a backup, allowing you to plug in and keep enjoying your
music in the unlikely event that you run out of battery. Used alone, its
active noise-cancellation is capable of eliminating background noise for
up to 60 hours – enough to tune out airplane noise on a flight around
the world. BackBeat PRO is always ready for action, with up to 21 days
of standby power, and up to 6 months in DeepSleep hibernation.
Additional features include:
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Uncompromising audio performance: With 40mm dynamic drivers and
Plantronics signature audio technologies, BackBeat PRO delivers rich
bass, crisp highs, and natural midtones so you hear the nuances of
each instrument and voice.
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Unleash your music: Advanced Bluetooth technology lets you
stream music from up to 330 ft/100m1 away from your
smartphone or tablet, well beyond the usual 33 ft/10m.
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Truly “smart” headphones: Sensors on BackBeat PRO automatically
pause your music when the headphones are removed and resumes when you
put them back on, and will unobtrusively whisper updates on connection
status, battery life, incoming calls and more.
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Take your music anywhere: The exceptional ergonomic design and
portability (with fold-flat earcups and durable nylon travel sleeve)
makes BackBeat PRO ideal for all-day use wherever life takes you.
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Clear communication: From phone calls to voice applications
such as Siri™ and Skype, BackBeat PRO dual-mics directly on the
headphones enable clear communication on smartphones and tablets for
mobile professionals.
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Works seamlessly with mobile devices: BackBeat PRO features NFC
pairing with Android devices, and you can easily move from listening
to music on your smartphone to watching videos on your tablet with
multi-device Bluetooth connectivity.
Plantronics Award-Winning BackBeat Family
BackBeat PRO is the newest member of the popular BackBeat family of
stereo products. The award-winning BackBeat
GO 2 + Charging Case wireless earbuds offer premium audio in an
incredibly small and light form factor, and the included charging case
protects the earbuds and extends listening time up to 14.5 hours. The BackBeat
FIT sweatproof wireless headphones feature a unique,
safety-orientated design and a stable, comfortable fit that stays in
place no matter how hard you work out. BackBeat GO 2 and BackBeat FIT
are currently available at retailers.
Pricing and Availability
BackBeat PRO will be available at authorized Plantronics retailers in
the US including immediate availability at InMotion Entertainment
airport stores and Amazon.com, and at Hudson News, wireless carriers and
retailers worldwide starting this October. MSRP for BackBeat PRO is
$249.99 USD, €249.99 EUR, £249.99 GBP. For more information, please
visit www.plantronics.com.
About Plantronics
Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for businesses
and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio technology,
creating innovative products that allow people to simply communicate.
From unified communication to Bluetooth® headsets to gaming solutions,
we deliver uncompromising quality, an ideal experience, and
extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by every company in the
Fortune 100™, as well as 911 dispatch, air traffic control and various
mission critical applications for those on the frontline. For more
information, please visit www.plantronics.com
or call (800) 544-4660.
1 - Requires a Class 1 Bluetooth device
BackBeat, DeepSleep, Plantronics and Simply Smarter Communications are
trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. registered in the US and other
countries; OpenMic is a trademark of Plantronics, Inc. The Bluetooth®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Plantronics is under license. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Plantronics
Lerin O’Neill, 831-458-7595
Senior Manager, Public Relations
lerin.oneill@plantronics.com