Logitech today introduced the Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod. People can simply plug in the wireless adapter, set their iPod down, and move as far as 30 feet away — without ever missing a beat.
“Wireless headphones unleash people from their music player and remove the nuisance of cords,” said Ray Weikel, director of product marketing for Logitech’s Audio Business Unit in the press release. “No more untangling those earbuds when you pull your iPod out of the bag, or managing the cords while trying to enjoy your music. We believe our wireless headphones will truly be liberating for iPod owners.”
The Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod are the result of Logitech’s combined expertise in wireless technology, award-winning audio products, and innovative industrial design. They feature integrated iPod controls on the side of the headphones, so people can adjust the volume as well as track forward, track backward, play and pause their playlists — while the iPod rests untouched on the counter, in a workout bag or in a pocket. And, the headphones use advanced Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology, which includes adaptive frequency hopping, for interference-free, crystal-clear digital audio. and feature 40 mm full-range neodymium drivers.
The Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod are designed for a secure and comfortable fit. The behind-the-head headband is lightweight, flexible and durable — making it ideal for use in a variety of settings. The headphones weigh a mere 3.2 ounces and the wireless adapter, which connects to the iPod through the headphone jack, weighs just over 1 ounce.
The headphones work with any iPod with dock connector on its base, which includes nearly all models sold in the past two years. The headphones and the adapter are paired at the factory, so people can instantly begin using the product with their iPod directly out-of-the-box. The headphones are powered by rechargeable batteries, which play up to eight hours of music per charge. The product can be fully recharged in 2.5 hours. Both the adapter and the headphones can recharge simultaneously with the provided AC adapter, which features two connectors.
Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod are included in the “Made for iPod” program. “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed specifically to connect to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod will be available in retail stores and online, including Apple stores and http://www.logitech.com, in July throughout the U.S. and Europe. The suggested retail price for the product is US$149.99.
More info and images here.
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I’m there baby!!!
Yowsers, did you see the size of those things?
They look like the ear muffs my friends in Canada wear.
Knit a cosy for ’em and they’ll keep you warm, while the batteries last.
I think I’ll wait for the mini-me version!
What I want is a model which would allow me to plug my Shuffle directly into the headphone/headband unit. Save the cost of the bluetooth transmitters. The weight of the shuffle would hardly be noticeable. Mybe somebody is already making this beast and I just don’t know about it?
Tré Cool!!! They are gonna sell a buckeload of these. I would like to get some but have dropped too much cash on headphones already. Will have to stick with my Sennheiser Sound canceling PX250s for a while.
That volume/track control on the side of the earphone looks hauntingly familiar!!
These are probably the first BT headphones I’ve seen that don’t make you look like a total techie goober.
nice, but too many clams for my blood
Here ya go DavidO
Shufflephones
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DavidO – so you want to wear the shuffle on your head?
I personaly hate earbuds, they hurt after a while (and no I am not pushing them in too far. These are nice, but then I cant dance around and look like the commercials ;P
Can they be used with a desktop or laptop? I would assume there is no reason why not. Can the controls control only the iPod or will it interface with iTunes
MW: “aid” as in first “aid” for the bleeding over in Redmond these days.
I want to read a few listening tests of these before I would consider them. Bluetooth headphones are something new and unproven so far. It is odd that the headphone port is used. Why not the dock connector? It provides a line-level signal and that would be better for the re-compression this device does.
great technology, but I will wait for the $29.99 version. $150 for headphones, am I the only broke tech geek out there?
They look similar to the $20 Sony headphones I use now, minus the wires. VERY COOL! I’ve been waiting to go wireless since the cord always catches on things. Wonder how they sound?
around the house, maybe. In public? no way…
“Wonder how they sound?”
With the bitrate of your average iTune/MP3, the quality of the earphones is secondary to the coolness of the item, no?
It’s about time. Hopefully they’re not too obnoxious in actual use.
Earbuds suck. Wires suck.
Why not Bluetooth 2 – I thought it was more efficient in energy terms.
And why 150 bucks – do I look that stupid
I have a question. My bathroom is thirty-one feet away from my kitchen. Lets say I am cooking and leave my ipod in the kichen when I go take a crap. I would lose the signle, and you know how I like to listen to Candy shop while I am on the craper. What do I do????????….. LoL!!!!!!!
you’ll just have to lick the lollipop.
Neil: “do I look that stupid?”
Yes.