The traditional earphones or headphones have the tendency to easily fall out of your ears, cause pain if worn for long periods of time, and block ambient sound from near by dangers. In order to tackle all of these shortfalls, a brand new wearable audio device ‘Run-up’ was created by startup company Beats Per Minute (BPM) Inc. Run-Up is a sports sound-wear in shape of a headband that doubles as your earphones or headphones. With the headband design, you can focus on your activities while listening to music without having to worry about the device getting in your way. The Run-Up device is perfect for sports, working out, and running.
Key Features of Run-Up
Fit: The ‘Run-up’ is shaped as a suitable sports headband for dynamic activity. Run-up has a comfortable and stable fit for users. Due to this, it is possible to listen to music without any interruptions while performing any kind of active movement.
Comfort: The headband is made of a new material called ‘Coolexible-fit’ developed for Run-up with excellent elasticity, rapid sweat absorption, drying, and cooling. Also, the band can be easily detached from the device for washing.
Sound quality: BPM has developed an audio unit and designed an audio enclosure to upgrade low-mid frequency sound and to reduce sound leakage, which is an existing problem on regular open-ear headphones. With these, you can enjoy a richer sound than before.
Long-lasting battery: The Run-up is equipped with Varta’s battery which can be used for up to five hours straight, and quickly charged with a dedicated recharger. (10-minute charge for 1 hour of use)
Powerful Bluetooth & Clear sound quality microphone: The Run-up achieves a powerful Bluetooth connection with smart devices using Qualcomm’s new generation chipset and clear phone-calls with its dual microphone system.
Technical Specifications
Pricing and Availability
‘Run-Up’ is a product that has received some attention and it has been selected as a ‘Project we love’ by Kickstarter. Also, within the technology category, ‘Run-Up’ is ranked in the top 20 most popular, and in the magic ranking it is in the top five, drawing high attention from Kickstarter’s backers. Currently, Run-Up has a fund raising goal of $10,000 USD and 264 backers have already pledged $50,000 USD with 24 days to go in the Kickstarter campaign. Customers can choose ‘Sharp Black’ or ‘Luna White’ as color options and if the goal is surpassed by 1,000%, Run-Up will allow ‘Cardio Red’ option for the headband. The Run-Up headband is currently available for $109 USD on Kickstarter, which gives you 31% off the retail price. In the box, you get headband set, charging dock, and Run-Up device for right and left side. The delivery is expected to start in December 2020.
Source: BPS
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