If you’re on the lookout for the next best thing regarding headphones, the Consumer Electronics Show is the place to be, as many companies reveal what they managed to develop over the last few months or even years. Sennheiser has announced a number of different headphones and earbuds.
Although the company is best known for their over-the-ear headphones, they are not shy about experimenting with other designs and new features as a way to move the audio technology further. During this year’s CES, they manage to impress once again, revealing a number of standard headphones and earbuds as well as releasing its first neckband-style in-ears headphone titled the HD 1.
According to Christian Ern, the head of Sennheiser’s Portfolio Management Audiophile, the HD1 headphones were inspired by people who refuse to compromise in their ambition and push their boundaries. The HD1 in-ear Wireless represents this exact ethos only in the form of a neckband headphone.
The HD1 uses various methods for connecting to your main device, from Bluetooth 4.1 to aptX, AAC, and even NFC pairing. Although the battery last only 10 hours, it can be fully charged in just 1.5 hours. The headphones with a three-button remote, a microphone, and can even pair up with two devices at once. The neckband headphone will be available later this month for the price of $200.
If the new HD 1 sleek and stylish HD1 neckband wasn’t enough for some people, the company has also announced at CES two new in-ear headphone models. These are the HD 4.50 BTNC and the 4.40 BT. Both headphones are wireless and come with Sennheiser’s NoiseGard active noise canceling feature. The device can easily be paired with your favorite mobile device using either Bluetooth 4.0 or NFC.
Sennheiser revealed that both models have a battery life of around 25 hours, depending on whether the active noise cancellation is turned off. Nonetheless, even if the feature is enabled they can offer up to 19 hours of excellent sound quality. Both models come with battery-free passive mode when their cable is being used.
Unfortunately, Sennheiser has not revealed any specific details regarding the price of either device, but they will be available starting with February.
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