Highly anticipated wireless heart rate headphones to hit shelves
along with next generation of the original wireless headphone
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the
premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and
enterprise markets, and Under Armour (NYSE:UA, UA.C), the
originator of athletic performance gear, have combined forces to
bring two revolutionary sport headphones to the market. The
award-winning UA Sport Wireless Heart Rate Headphones and UA Sport
Wireless Headphones, both Engineered by JBL®, will hit
shelves in November, and are available for pre-order now at JBL.com
and UA.com. These headphones will bring athletes a world-class
music and fitness experience, pairing Under Armour’s athletic
performance with JBL’s legendary audio.
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The flagship model, UA Sport Wireless Heart Rate delivers
energizing music and heart rate tracking in an all-in-one design.
Featuring an in-ear heart rate monitor and a touch control for
on-demand access to your heart rate, the UA Sport Wireless Heart
Rate allows athletes to access real-time information they need to
maximize their workout including heart rate tracking with audio
feedback and heart rate zone coaching, powered by UA RecordTM. In
addition, consumers can enjoy seamless integration with Under
Armour’s Connected Fitness ecosystem. Connection to UA BandTM
allows athletes to easily see their heart rate zone through a
multi-colored LED display.
The next generation of the UA Sport Wireless headphones will
feature a 35% smaller ear tip design and fit a wider range of ear
profiles. In addition, the UA Sport Wireless boasts a new 2-piece
ear tip design that gives athletes a more custom fit with several
possible combinations. The UA Sport Wireless Heart Rate and UA
Sport Wireless Headphones will be available in black and white
color options.
Pairing JBL’s signature sound with Under Armour’s best-in-class
standards for premium sport performance, both models of headphones
are built for durability and feature an IPX5 rating built to
withstand sweat and water. In addition, JBL’s Twistlock™ technology
ensures the headphones will never fall out while the Flexsoft™
finishing provides long-lasting comfort. Both products are
Bluetooth wireless, providing less restrictions and more freedom in
the gym or on the pavement.
Athletes that purchase either the UA Sport Wireless Heart Rate
or UA Sport Wireless headphones will receive a complimentary
12-month MapMyRun® Premium membership, valued at $29.99. MapMyRun
is a part of the Under Armour Connected Fitness suite of apps, with
a global community of more than 180 million people worldwide.
MapMyRun allows members to track, analyze, and share more than 600
types of fitness activities.
“We’re excited to bring to market sport headphones that truly
offer consumers the best in sport equipment, defining high
performance in terms of form, function and design. The Under Armour
line of sport headphones engineered by JBL endured rigorous
performance testing that reflects our commitment to providing a
superior audio experience to athletes,” said Sean Kapoor, Vice
President and General Manager, Under Armour Business Unit
HARMAN.
“Our innovative collaboration with JBL has resulted in premium
audio offerings designed with athletes’ high performance
expectations in mind. This line of wireless sport headphones brings
to market meaningful technology that will raise the standard of
Connected Fitness products for our athletes,” said Mike Lee, Chief
Digital Officer at Under Armour.
UA Sport Wireless Heart Rate - Engineered by JBL
Features:
- In-ear heart rate monitoring
- Touch control for on-demand heart
rate
- Heart rate workout tracking with
real-time audio stats and heart rate zone coaching with UA
Record
- Bluetooth 4.1 – Compatible with most
Bluetooth devices
- JBL Signature Sound with PureBass
performance
- Twistlock™ Technology – Never to fall
out
- Three button mic with volume, music and
call control
- IPX5 Sweat Proof with Nano-coating
protection
- Up to five hours of playback time
- 12-month MapMyRun Premium
membership
UA Sport Wireless - Engineered by JBL Features:
- Better Fit for Athletes – Personalized
fit with 15 possible combinations
- Bluetooth 4.0 – Compatible with most
Bluetooth devices
- JBL Signature Sound with PureBass
Performance
- Twistlock™ Technology – Never to fall
out
- Three button mic with volume, music and
call control
- IPX5 Sweat Proof with Nano-coating
protection
- Up to eight hours of playback time
- 12-month MapMyRun® Premium
membership
Available for pre-order starting October 20, 2016 at JBL.com and
UA.com, and in-stores at Best Buy on October 30, 2016. The UA
Sport Wireless - Engineered by JBL retails for $149.95; the
UA Sport Wireless Heart Rate - Engineered by JBL retails for
$199.95.
About HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected
products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and
enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and
visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and connected
services. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®,
Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is
admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues
where they perform around the world. More than 25 million
automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and
connected car systems. The Company’s software services power
billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected,
integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to
car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 29,000
people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of
$6.9 billion during the 12 months ended June 30, 2016. The
Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol NYSE:HAR.
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour (NYSE: UA, UA.C), the originator of performance
footwear, apparel and equipment, revolutionized how athletes across
the world dress. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand's
innovative products are sold worldwide to athletes at all levels.
The Under Armour Connected Fitness™ platform powers the world's
largest digital health and fitness community through a suite of
applications: UA Record, MapMyFitness, Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.
The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland. For
further information, please visit the Company's website at
www.uabiz.com.
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