SYDNEY, Australia – 21 June 2012 – Plantronics® (NYSE:PLT) today announced the BackBeat® GO, its smallest and lightest wireless headphones yet. The BackBeat GO is the newest addition to the BackBeat® family of stereo headphones and is ideal for iPhone® and Android® users. Now, music lovers, mobile gamers, podcast and streaming fans can listen through their Bluetooth® enabled device, in stereo, without the hassle of headphone wires.
The BackBeat GO possesses style, premium sound quality, comfort and convenience with the simplicity of wireless connectivity to a Bluetooth device. The headphones are compatible with most smartphones, tablets and MP3 players available in Australia. The BackBeat GO includes rich stereo sound with A2DP for audio streaming, digital noise reduction technology for improved call clarity and inline controls that allow you to take calls, skip tracks, and adjust volume all with your fingertips. Its compact and lightweight design, weighing just 13 grams, means that the BackBeat GO can easily slip into your pocket.
“The new BackBeat GO ear-buds allow users to enjoy their music, listen to movies, chat with friends and even play games via their phone or tablet, without the hassle of wires. The fit and sound quality is superb, and nothing has been compromised to produce this compact, wireless, Bluetooth technology,” said Peter Petrides, National Retail Sales Manager of Plantronics Australia.
Added Features, Added Benefits
- Enjoy up to four and half hours of listening or talk time, and 10 hours of standby time
- Bluetooth® technology lets you connect to smartphones or tablets for music, movies, and calls
- Inline controls make it easy to take calls, skip tracks, and adjust volume
- Choose from three sizes of cushioned ear-tips and optional stabilisers to custom fit the headphone to suit individual needs
- For iPhone and iPad users, the BackBeat GO displays an on-screen battery meter for easily monitoring the headset’s battery level
- Android 3.0 and 4.0 users can download the Plantronics MyHeadset™ app for a battery headset meter
Pricing and Availability
The BackBeat GO is available now for $119.99 at Vodafone stores nation-wide, and will soon be made available from further Telco and retail outlets.