Altec Lansing announced the addition of the BackBeat™ PRO to the award-winning BackBeat line of stereo earphones and headsets. The BackBeat PRO earphones includes high-end armature technology, engineered to deliver an in-studio sound experience at a price level far below competing headphones costing several hundreds more. The BackBeat PRO technology allows high-definition audio in a uniquely small package, providing a custom occluded fit for superior noise isolation and exceptional comfort.

Altec Lansing designs its audio products for authentic music reproduction, the way the artist intended the sound. The BackBeat PRO earphones use a single balanced armature to achieve musician-grade audio.“The armature is a high-precision microstructure that generates and moves the natural sound through the earphone chamber,” explains Will Squier, Product Manager for Altec Lansing Earphones. “The BackBeat PRO was inspired by custom fit monitor earphones that return only true, reproduced sound for the musical artist while on stage.”

There are three clear benefits to the BackBeat PRO’s armature technology. First, it generates highly-accurate audio frequencies that match the ear’s natural response to sound. Second, it requires less space than traditional speaker microdrivers, assuring a comfortable non-imposing fit within the ear canal. Third, the small size allows for a more custom-fit and a superior seal to block out ambient noise. The passive noise isolation is made possible with multiple sizes of ultra-comfort silicon ear tips, including a set of dual flange tips for extra noise reduction. The result is professional “studio quality” audio that doesn’t compete with outside noise.

Compatibility and Extras:
Compatible with iPod and other MP3 players, as well as the iPhone, the BackBeat PRO uses a standard 3.5 mm connector. The earphones are also ideal for use with desktop and laptop computers, making music editing more comfortable.

The BackBeat PRO cord goes well beyond the ordinary, featuring braided reinforcement for strength and tangle-resistance, smooth PVC coating for friction dampening, and oxygen-free copper for a superior audio conduit. A convenient neoprene carry case and eight-piece fit kit are included.

Best Buy Sound Matters Campaign
Altec Lansing is partnering with Best Buy and their Sound Matters Campaign, http://www.soundmatters.org, to raise awareness among young music listeners of the significance of hearing and hearing loss prevention. The audio performance and ambient noise isolation qualities of the BackBeat PRO earphones let the music enthusiast enjoy full sound definition at lower volumes.

Pricing and Availability
The new BackBeat PRO (model UHP606) is currently available exclusively at Best Buy and www.alteclansing.com for $99.95 U.S. MSRP. For more information visit www.alteclansing.com.