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Polk Audio introduces trio of headphones targeted at Android users

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by Jeff Causey on
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Polk Audio is now making available a trio of headphones they are marketing specifically for Android users. The headphones are part of their UltraFit series and can be distinguished from the other sets in the series by the lower case “a” in their model number.

The top of the line model is the UltraFit 3000a. This set is a deep ear-canal model that Polk describes as an “extreme high performance sports headphone system.” Like the other models, the 3000a features Polk’s SecureFit system that hooks over the ear to help hold the headphones in place. Polk also provides controls and a microphone inline that can be used to control music or switch to phone functions. Retail pricing has been set at $99.95. » Read the rest

Droid Bionic Whines To Users, Users Whine to Motorola

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by Justin Routhier on
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Motorola is getting an ear-full from Droid Bionic users because those users are getting an ear-full from their devices. A problem exists with the phone’s audio output, causing a distinctly high-pitched screeching or ‘whining’ sound which is most noticeable while using headphones with the device. The true source of the problem is not yet completely known, though some fear that if the Bionic has a bug in its power supply or ground wiring, the annoying feedback will not be remedied with just a simple software update. Motorola says they are working on the issue, but in the meantime, temporary at-home solutions are popping up, such as setting the device’s volume as high as possible and then adjusting it down via headphone cord volume control.

Have you experience problems with your Droid Bionic? Leave us a comment below.

[via pocketnow]

Wireless Beats by Dr. Dre headphones passes through the FCC

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by Robert Nazarian on
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When HTC announced their partnership with Beats by Dr. Dre, we wondered what type of headphones would be offered. We have seen marketing material for the HTC Sensation Special Edition and Runnymede, which will be offered with Beats in-ear buds and Beats Solo headphones respectively, but who wants wired headphones? Bluetooth quality is now to the point where you can barely tell the difference.

It looks like Beats by Dr.Dre will launch wireless headphones shortly because model MH BTS ON SO BT WW recently passed through the FCC. Unfortunately it doesn’t appear they will be offered with these phones, but it is nice to have this as an alternative.

[via FCC]