I due nuovi modelli sono le K830BT bluetooth e le K840KL basato su tecnologia Kleer (uno standard per la riproduzione audio in streaming), entrambi in grado di offrire grandi prestazioni. Vista la predisposizione delle K830BT per le connessioni via bluetooth si tratta probabilmente delle cuffie più versatili tra le due proposte: le K840KL utilizzano infatti una tecnologia riservata ai dispositivi compatibili e offre un pacchetto tecnico e funzionale meno completo.
Mentre la versione Kleer infatti integra solo i controlli per il volume e il microfono integrato, quella bluetooth offre una serie di comandi più completi per gestire completamente il dispositivo connesso, con la grande compatibilità offerta dallo standard ad esempio presente, ormai, su tutti i cellulari: controllo del volume, controlli per la selezione delle tracce e per la loro riproduzione, inizio e fine chiamata per le telefonate via bluetooth e microfono integrato. Bisogna comunque sottolineare le caratteristiche esclusive per le K840KL, come il campo massimo del segnale di quasi 20 metri, qualità audio CD a 16 bit “non compressi” e riproduzione audio a 44,1 kHz.
Il design è quello proprietario di AKG, il 3D-Axis2, rendendo queste cuffie estremamente snodabili rendendole, grazie anche alla morbida protezione a contatto con l’orecchio, davvero molto confortevoli.
Le K830BT montano una batteria in grado di assicurare fino a 8 ore di riproduzione audio continua, mentre quella della versione K840KL permette di arrivare ad un’autonomia di addirittura due settimane.
Entrambe sono già disponibili all’acquisto a 249$ (circa 180€) per la versione Bluetooth e 299$ (circa 215€) per quelle con standard wireless Kleer. Di seguito potete trovare il comunicato stampa ufficiale, con tanti altri dettagli utili:
“AKG Unveils New Wireless Headphones: AKG® K 830 BT and AKG® K 840 KL On-Ears
New Headphones Utilize Bluetooth® and Kleer® Wireless Technology to Stream Music Without the Hassle of Cords for On-the-Go Lifestyle
STAMFORD, Conn. – HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), today announced the availability of two new wireless headphones, the AKG K 830 BT and AKG K 840 KL. Running through the airport, catching the next conference call or listening to the latest tunes on the plane will be a much more pleasant and stress-free experience with the new AKG® wireless headphones.
Perfect for the constant jetsetter who takes calls on the run yet enjoys listening to tunes on the train, the K 830 BT features Bluetooth® technology and is compatible with iPod and iPhone models, and other Bluetooth portable players. For the audiophile who wants to lose himself in music without being bound by a cord, the K 840 KL features Kleer® wireless technology and streams lossless CD-quality audio over the air from iPod and iPhone models, or other portable music players. Both pairs of headphones feature a proprietary 3D-Axis2 folding headband for a comfortable fit without pinching or ear fatigue.
The ear-cup-mounded control on the K 830 BT headphones allows users to raise and lower volume, and answer and end phone calls, and can play, pause or skip music tracks. Users can leave their source device safely in a pocket, backpack or briefcase while on the go with up to eight hours of playback time between charges. A directional microphone, also on the ear cup, eliminates the need for a boom mic.
The K 840 KL headphones deliver pure, uncompressed 16-bit stereo audio over a robust 2.4 GHz radio link, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the music with virtually no interference. With these mini on-ear headphones, users can freely move as far as 65 feet from the audio source and still enjoy high-quality sound. For added convenience, users can adjust the volume on the actual ear cup, as with the K 830 BTs. The K 840 KLs also feature an extended battery life of up to two weeks in normal use.
“Phone charger, laptop AC adapter, iPod headphones – we have too many cords in our lives,” said David Slump, president, HARMAN Consumer Division. “AKG is proud to introduce innovative products that continue to bring studio-quality sound to every ear for a portable and more seamless experience in our everyday lives.”
Availability
The AKG K 830 BT mini on-ear headphones featuring Bluetooth technology are available now for $249 at www.harmanaudio.com/AKG830BT. The AKG K 840 KL mini headphones featuring Kleer wireless technology are available now for $299 at www.harmanaudio.com/AKG840KL.
AKG K 830 BT Features
· Bluetooth wireless technology streams music and phone calls from any Bluetooth device
· Volume, music and phone controls on-ear cup limit the need to interact with source device
· Directional microphone on-ear cup offers compact design while eliminating the need for a boom mic
· Comfortable fit enables hours of continuous listening with no pinching or ear fatigue
· 3D-Axis2 folding headband folds compactly for easy portability
· Long battery life includes up to eight hours of playback time between charges
AKG K 840 KL Features
· Kleer wireless technology features CD-quality sound with uncompressed 16-bit, 44.1kHz audio reproduction
· Extended battery life gives listeners more playback time and less downtime with up to two weeks between charges with normal use
· Extended operating range offers more freedom of movement, working more than 65 feet from the audio source
· Comfortable fit allows for hours of continuous use with no pinching or ear fatigue
· Passive noise reduction effectively seals out most ambient sounds for undisturbed listening
· 3D-Axis2 headband folds to fit into a compact hard carrying case for easy portability”