Palo Alto, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empowering consumers to change the way they experience sound in everyday communications, Sound ID, the leader in personalized sound enhancement, announced the expansion of its Personal Sound System™ (PSS) product line with the availability of the PSS-SoundFlavors™ and PSS-SoundMate.
Leveraging the power of Bluetooth® wireless technology and Sound ID's in-depth knowledge of how the human ear processes sound, the devices break new ground in the Bluetooth arena - delivering wire-free connectivity convenience while simultaneously addressing users' specific hearing preferences.
Following in the footsteps of the PSS-Pro, PSS-SoundFlavors and PSS-SoundMate are designed for consumers looking to enhance sound quality in-person and in mobile phone conversations. Ready to use, right out-of-the box, the stylish and ergonomically designed devices ensure that consumers experience enhanced sound with maximum comfort and convenience.
"Sound ID is taking Bluetooth technology to a new level. Like traditional headsets, our products provide wire-free connectivity, but we go even further - addressing individual hearing needs," said Mike Jones, Sound ID President and CEO. "Bridging the communication and medical worlds, PSS-SoundFlavors and PSS-SoundMate deliver sound personalized to your individual hearing preference to everyday communications."
Bringing new clarity to in-person and on-the-go mobile communications, PSS-SoundFlavors and PSS-SoundMate eliminate background and wind noise through the use of Sound ID's proprietary technologies - Adaptive Noise Compensation (ANC)™, Voice Capture and Wind Noise Managements. All Sound ID Personal Sound Systems include a Bluetooth-enabled EarModule and a dual charging base, which will also accommodate the optional Bluetooth-enabled CompanionLink™ microphone.
PSS-SoundFlavors
Innovative and intuitive, SoundFlavors optimizes sound for each user's hearing preferences. Simply select from one of three self-adjustable "sound flavor" profiles. SoundFlavors options include: Mild sound enhancement, Mild to moderate sound enhancement and Moderate sound enhancement.
SoundFlavors operates in four modes:
- Amplification Mode - Offering enhancement of sounds in your environment via use of a pre-configured SoundFlavors profile.
- Phone Mode - Amplifying on-the-go conversations when paired with a Bluetooth-enabled handset.
- CompanionLink™ Mode - Worn on a partner's lapel or placed on a table, CompanionLink dramatically improves one-on-one and group discussions in noisy backgrounds and is excellent for enhancing TV listening.
- One2One Mode - Pairing two EarModules improves one-to-one speech intelligibility in adverse listening environments.
Geared for consumers who want all the convenience of a traditional Bluetooth headset, but with added benefits, PSS-SoundMate is an affordable, feature-rich solution. Offering wire-free connectivity and sound enhancement in Phone Mode, CompanionLink Mode and One2One Mode, the sleek PSS-SoundMate provides the benefits of Bluetooth technology and beyond.
Pricing and Availability
Sound ID's PSS-SoundFlavors and PSS-SoundMate are currently available online at www.soundid.com for $650.00 and $250.00 respectively. Additional retail distribution options will be announced in the coming months.
Additionally, the PSS-Pro, launched in Spring 2006, is currently available through Hearing Care Professionals. For more product, pricing and distribution details, please visit www.soundid.com or call 1-866-Sound ID (1-866-768-6343).
About Sound ID
Sound ID™ was founded with the mission to bring personalized sound to mainstream consumers. Combining Bluetooth and proprietary noise compensation technologies, sound processing algorithms, techniques that improve signal-to-noise ratio and other audio science to deliver state-of-the-art personal sound - Sound ID has created a new category of Bluetooth-enabled hearing devices that change the way consumers experience sound.
Through its suite of innovative Personalized Sound System (PSS) offerings, the PSS-Pro, PSS-SoundFlavors™ and PSS-SoundMate, Sound ID addresses individual hearing needs and preferences, providing enhanced sound quality in everyday, noisy environments - at a restaurant, in the car, on a mobile phone, at a business meeting or listening to TV with family.
