Immerse Yourself in Uncompromising Audio with the New Plantronics BackBeat PRO Wireless Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones
27 August 2014 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
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.
Plantronics® BackBeat PRO wireless,
active noise cancelling stereo headphones with mic. (Photo:
Business Wire)
“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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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PlantronicsLerin O’Neill, 831-458-7595Senior Manager, Public
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