Libratone unveils noise-canceling Q Adapt in-ear Lightning connector earbuds for iPhone 7
Next week is Apple's big product event, where many expect the iPhone 7 to make its debut. The most controversial aspect of that new smartphone is the rumored removal of the 3.5mm audio jack. In other words, if the rumors are true, traditional wired earbuds will no longer work without a dongle. Bluetooth headphones will still work, of course.
In anticipation of the 3.5mm port removal, Apple's Lightning connector is being viewed as the new default way to connect wired headphones/earbuds. With that said, we will likely see an influx of Lightning connector headphones this holiday season. Libratone is getting the jump on this, however, with its newly announced Q Adapt In-Ear Lightning earbuds. The product doesn't just utilize the Lightning connector for audio, but to power the noise-canceling technology too. Of course, the earbuds should work with any iPhone with a Lightning connector -- not just the upcoming model.
"The inspired engineering and design of the Q Adapt In-Ear, with four levels of noise cancellation, allow it to function in countless situations for the on-the-go listener. Users can personalize their soundspace and ensure safer listening, no matter the environment, making it just as easy to reduce as to let in ambient, outside noise. The Q Adapt In-Ear earbuds draw power from Apple’s Lightning connector, allowing for its sleek, lightweight, simple design, without the need for a clunky battery pack", says Libratone.
The company further says, "the dedicated four-button Combox provides one button for volume up; one for volume down; one to toggle between play/pause, skip/back, take/end call, and Siri; and one for the four active noise cancellation settings and talk-through. The earbuds come in four colors -- elegant nude, cloudy white, stormy black and rose pink -- and feature a soft, fabric-covered cable. They also are equipped with three sizes of interchangeable, uniquely designed, ultra-comfortable rubber earpieces. Fitting more naturally into the ear than plunger-style earbuds or ear-hook designs, these ergonomic earpieces offer maximum acoustic and noise-cancelling performance".
While consumers can being ordering the Q Adapt In-Ear Lightning earbuds later this month, they won't begin shipping until October. This should be timed absolutely perfectly with the next iPhone's release. True, the $179 price is a bit high, but the noise-cancelling technology -- if you need it -- should justify the cost.
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