Plantronics Unveils AudioIQ Technology for Brilliant Sound on Both Sides of a Call
New Plantronics Discovery 665 Bluetooth Headset with AudioIQ Reduces Background Noise by up to 50 Percent
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) today announced the Australian introduction of the new Discovery™ 665 Bluetooth® Headset with AudioIQ®, the industry’s first Digital Signal Processing (DSP) sound technology to automatically optimise audio levels on both sides of every call — significantly increasing clarity for mobile phone callers, as well as for the listener on the other end of conversations.
Leveraging Plantronics’ 40-plus years of sound innovation, AudioIQ makes wireless conversations effortlessly clear, regardless of the environment. For incoming calls, AudioIQ automatically adapts to background noise levels — from a quiet taxi to a noisy city street — and intelligently improves the receive quality, clarity and volume level. For outgoing calls, AudioIQ reduces background noise for listeners by up to 7-8 decibels, or by approximately 50 percent. It also minimises interference from artifacts such as speech distortions to maintain clear voice intelligibility.
“AudioIQ goes beyond making conversations sound better — it’s about making communications easier and more natural for people on both sides of a call. Long gone are the days when mobile phones users are forced to seek out a quiet location to answer an important call,” said Renee Niemi, general manager & vice president of Mobile & Entertainment for Plantronics.
“By incorporating AudioIQ into Plantronics’ new Bluetooth headsets, we are delivering optimal communications capabilities alongside our incomparable style and comfort.”
Plantronics Discovery 665: The Road Warrior Companion
The new Plantronics Discovery 665 Bluetooth headset with AudioIQ, based on the Plantronics Discovery 655, is ideally suited for road warriors and in-car use.
After conducting extensive research focused on headset usage in the car and whilst travelling, Plantronics developed a unique charging and storage system for cars that also includes a new visual indicator for incoming calls.
In addition, the Discovery 665 includes Plantronics’ new QuickPair™ technology, which greatly simplifies the Bluetooth setup process for consumers by automatically initiating pairing mode (when powered) if no device history is present. Once paired successfully, the Bluetooth headset stays on for instant use. If not paired successfully, the headset automatically shuts off after 10 minutes; when powered up again it automatically goes into pairing mode until successfully paired with a Bluetooth-capable phone.
To further ensure a ‘painless’ pairing process for consumers, Plantronics recently launched its interactive online pairing guide: http://www.plantronics.com/easytopair.
“Personal technology should be intuitive and help consumers simplify their lives,” added Niemi. “Plantronics is taking steps towards this with QuickPair and other technology innovations that make headset setup and use that much easier.”
Pricing and Availability
Available now for a RRP of AU $179.00 through Plantronics’ authorised distributors, the Plantronics Discovery 665 features and accessories include:
- Plantronics AudioIQ technology which clarifies incoming speech and reduces outgoing background noise by up to 50 percent
- Convenient charging and storage system targeted for use in the automobile
- Visual call indicator and low battery indicator
- Ultra-light, sophisticated design and customizable ear tips for complete wearing comfort
In addition, another of the Plantronics Bluetooth headsets, the Discovery 655, now also features both AudioIQ and QuickPair technology. The Discovery 655 has a RRP of AU $179.00 and is available through Plantronics’ authorised distributors.
To experience and learn more about AudioIQ technology and Plantronics Bluetooth headsets, please visit: www.plantronics.com.
