Listen in Style with Altec Lansing’s New Line Up of Headphones

Apr. 20, 2006 -- How do you like to listen to your music? Do you want to roam around the house with wireless? Block out distractions with noise cancellation? Jam at your desk with studio quality over-the-head? Or, take a run with lightweight ear clips? Altec Lansing’s 2006 lineup guarantees you’ll find something perfect for your needs.

Altec Lansing is offering 10 new headphones this year that consist of ear phone, over-the-head, ear clip, behind-the-neck and active noise reduction models, including the AHP612 wireless headphones.

Altec Lansing’s AHP612 (MSRP $149.95) is a 900MHz wireless headphone system that connects to home electronics of all kinds, as well as portable audio devices. Users will enjoy incredible sound through the AHP612 Headphones for music, movies and games and experience the unique sense of freedom that wireless offers.

Features include:

• Large, 40mm drivers that deliver superb sound at a wide frequency response
  
• 150-ft. range for listening freedom
  
• Omni-directional 900 MHz technology and three transmission frequencies to ensure extreme audio clarity
  
• Closed ear-cup design to minimize external distractions
  
• Self-adjusted deluxe padded headband and leatherette ear pads for long-lasting comfort
  
• Headphone base that automatically recharges the batteries (with high-quality Ni-MH batteries included that deliver up to 8 hours of listening time)
• Easy connection to most audio sources via dual RCA plugs or 3.5mm input, including TVs, DVD players, VCRs, stereo systems and portable audio devices
  
• Onboard ear-cup controls for power, scan, mute and volume adjustment
  

If you’re looking for something else to satisfy your listening needs, Altec Lansing offers eight additional headphones. These include:

• AHP625 Over-the-Head Studio offers SRS simulated surround sound and comes with a carry bag (MSRP $79.95)
• AHP524 Over-the-Head Light Studio offers DJ-style monitoring capability (MSRP $49.95)
  
• AHP423 Behind-the-Neck Sports is foldable and comes with two extra foam pads in different colors and a carry bag (MSRP $29.95)
  
• AHP322 Over-the-Head comes with a relaxed fit and two extra foam pads in different colors (MSRP $19.95)
  
• AHP227 Ear Clip offers comfortable audio with personalization via extra colored ear pads (MSRP $14.95)
• AHP223 Behind-the-Neck is affordable audio, complete with two extra foam pads in different colors (MSRP $14.95)
• AHP122 Over-the-Head offers a lightweight design for sporting activities (MSRP $9.95) • AHP121 Ear Buds offers durable metal chassis with comfort-fit ear pads (MSRP $9.95)
  

And, coming in late summer 2006 is Altec Lansing’s AHP812 high-end noise cancellation headphone system (MSRP $199.95). The 812s are perfect for blocking out unwanted noise in any location from loud airplanes to crowded subways.

All headphones are available in consumer electronics stores and online at www.alteclansing.com.

SOURCE Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc.