{"id":18952,"date":"2017-09-05T12:03:38","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T10:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=18952"},"modified":"2017-09-05T12:05:42","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T10:05:42","slug":"fitbit-launches-their-first-wireless-headphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/fitbit-launches-their-first-wireless-headphones\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitbit launches their first wireless headphones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fitbit, best known for their wrist bound fitness trackers, have unveiled their first pair of wireless headphones –\u00a0<\/span>Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Flyer.<\/span>\u00a0The company says that they’re the ultimate wireless headphones for fitness that combine powerful audio with a durable, sweatproof design and customisable fit to keep you motivated through even the toughest workouts.<\/p>\n

The first wireless headphones to incorporate cutting-edge technology from Waves MaxxAudio,\u00a0Flyer<\/span>\u00a0delivers two sound profiles so you can personalise your listening experience. With seamless connectivity to\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u2019s new\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>Ionic<\/a>\u2122 smartwatch, listen to your favourite music or Audio Coaching sessions (through the new\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Coach app) all without your phone.\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Coach and Audio Coaching sessions in the app will be available later in 2017. Audio Coaching sessions on\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Ionic will be available in 2018.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we launch our first smartwatch with on-device music, providing quality wireless headphones to better help users reach their goals is a natural extension of our product offerings,\u201d said James Park, CEO and co-founder of\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>. \u201cCoupled with research that shows 64% of fitness tracker owners are interested in purchasing wireless headphones, it makes sense for us to bring our unparalleled health and fitness expertise to this space to deliver what our consumers are looking for most: great fit they can count on all day and for any workout, along with high quality sound to keep them motivated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Connect\u00a0Flyer<\/span>\u00a0to the new\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Ionic and listen to your favourite music to keep you motivated during workouts. Plus, listen to new expert-designed running and walking Audio Coaching sessions to help you increase endurance, speed and form on your own schedule.<\/p>\n

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Designed to withstand the toughest workouts\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBuilt with fitness in mind,\u00a0Flyer<\/span>\u2019s durable design includes a hydrophobic nano-coating that is rain, splash and sweatproof. A series of interchangeable ear tips, wings and fins allow you to personalise the fit of your headphones to ensure comfort and a secure fit in your ear throughout any workout. With up to six hours of playtime, you will likely tire out before your headphones do. If you need some extra battery life,\u00a0Flyer<\/span>\u2019s 15-minute quick charge provides an extra hour of playtime.<\/p>\n

\u201cI see the positive effect music has on my clients every day, giving them the added push to workout harder and longer,\u201d said Harley Pasternak,\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Ambassador. \u201cWith\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Flyer<\/span>, you get great looking, comfortable headphones that work perfectly with my new\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0smartwatch. Paired with great sound quality, it will help keep your focus where it belongs \u2013 on your next repetition or walk \u2013 instead of worrying about your headphones staying in your ears.\u201d<\/p>\n

High quality sound delivers workout motivation<\/strong>
\nFlyer<\/span>\u00a0has been precision engineered to offer high quality, clear audio with dynamic range, including features like AAC wireless codec and Passive Noise Isolation to improve sound quality and reduce the distraction of outside noises. With two different sound settings on-device \u2013 Signature and Power Boost \u2013 you can select the profile that\u2019s right for you by using the control box right on your headphones. As the first headphones to incorporate Waves MaxxAudio technology, which is used for audio production in hit records, major motion pictures and video games,\u00a0Flyer<\/span>\u2019s Power Boost setting amplifies bass for a high- fidelity sound experience.<\/p>\n

Essential features for all-day listening<\/strong>
\nFlyer<\/span>\u2019s durable design and superior sound quality make these headphones perfect for everyday wear \u2013 beyond workouts. The 3-button control box lets you easily adjust sound, pause music and change songs on the go, while audio prompts keep you looped into incoming calls, battery life, song volume and more. With multi-device connectivity, you can simultaneously connect to two Bluetooth devices at once, making it easy to switch back and forth between listening to music on a computer or\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Ionic to accepting a call on your phone, or even chatting with your digital assistant including Cortana, Google Assistant or Siri. The dual microphone enables high quality hands-free phone calls, reducing external noises, such as wind and crowd-noise to ensure voice clarity.<\/p>\n

Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Flyer<\/span>\u00a0will be available in select South African stores mid\u00a0October 2017, at R1,999<\/strong>.\u00a0Fitbit<\/span>\u00a0Flyer<\/span>\u00a0is available in two colours, lunar gray or nightfall blue.<\/p>\n

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If you can’t wait for Fitbit Flyer to launch, you can shop a range of wireless headphones on PriceCheck<\/p>\n

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Fitbit, best known for their wrist bound fitness trackers, have unveiled their first pair of wireless headphones –\u00a0Fitbit\u00a0Flyer.\u00a0The company says that they’re the ultimate wireless headphones for fitness that combine powerful audio with a durable, sweatproof design and customisable fit to keep you motivated through even the toughest workouts. The first wireless headphones to incorporate<\/p>\n

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