Jaybird’s been pretty quiet about its latest Bluetooth offering. Really, the corporate actually sneaked some of its JF3 Freedom sports headphones into some stores back in April, but they quickly ran out of stock — we imagine it was either a test run or the product needed some tweaking. Regardless, we’ve just been informed that the JF3 will finally be available to all starting next week, with Jaybird’s online store currently taking pre-orders for $99 a pop (including free delivery), followed by wider availability at retail stores in late July. What’s more, these sweat-proof stereo buds at the moment are enhanced with new blade-like silicon ear cushions — head past the break to look at Jaybird founder Judd Armstrong ecstatically shake his head to point out off the secure fit.
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Key features include:
1) Small wireless Bluetooth buds
2) Secure fit for sports due to the proprietary honey comb design ear cushions
3) Great sound performance, tuned to bypass listener fatigue during long work outs
4) Sweat proof design with Lifetime Warranty Against Sweat
Completely ignore your headphones with Freedom Bluetooth earbuds. No wires and a very secure fit for sports.
The liberty encompasses a clean, natural looking design and wearing style, 6 hours music and play time, a premium hard shell magnet sealed carry case, 3 sizes of ear tips, and three sizes of secure fit ear cushions for sports.
Inspired by the fog lamp grill of a sports car, and with the soft comfort of silicon, the hot hexagon design ear cushions offer superb comfort and secure fit for sports. The honey comb center gives a balanced amount of resistance against the back bowl of the ear (top, back and bottom), thus holding the ear tip securely forward inside the ear. Three sizes of ear cushions are provided along with 3 sizes of ear tips.
Freedom was selling in retail stores with none announcement since April, and now, JayBird has enhanced the offering with new secure fit silicon sports ear cushions. The improved Freedom is accessible now and exclusive at the JayBird online store for $99 with free shipping (and should reach retail stores late July). Existing Freedom owners can order a free set of the hot ear cushions from jaybirdgear.com/jf3.
Technical Specifications
Construction
Heavy-duty case construction
Sealed against sweat and moisture
Rubberize overmolded sealed buttons
Tangle-free flat cord
High integrity light-weight construction
Audio
Type: In-Ear Style
Noise-isolation: No
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Output 15mW RMS (with level limit)
Total Harmonic Distortion <5% (1KHz, 10mW)
Protocol: BT 2.0, A2DP, Handsfree, Headset
Speaker sensitivity: 117 +-3dB At 1KHz
Audio Format: 16-bit Stereo
Operation
Operating: 14F – 140F (-10C – 60C )
Storage: -22F – 176F (-30C – 80C)
AC power: DC 5A 100mA
Bluetooth
Tx Power: Bluetooth Class 2.1+EDR
Codec: SBC Range: 10 meters/33 feet
Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
Response Bandwidth 20-20000Hz
Pairing
No of Paired Devices: 2
Pairing passkey: 0000
Integrated Microphone
Type: 4mm omni-directional
Sensitivity: -34 dB + /-3dB (1KHz, 0dB = 1V/Pa)
Battery
Music Play Time: 6 Hrs*
Talk Time: 6 Hrs*
Standby Time: 250 Hrs*
Charging Time: 2 hrs
Charging: USB (included)
Type: 250 mAh Lithium Polymer
* May vary depending on usage & device
Weight & Dimensions
Width: 18 mm
Height: 40 mm
Depth: 8 mm
Weight: 16 g
Button Controls
AVRCP Music Controls (Play, pause, Next, Back)
Call Controls (answer, end, reject call)
General (Volume, pair, power)
Within the Box
JF3 Freedom Bluetooth Headphones
USB Cable
3 pair eartips
3 pair secure fit ear cushions
Premium Carry case
User Manual
Compatible Products
iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad
iPod nano and classic with Bluetooth adapter
Andriod and other smart phones
MP3 players, PC/Mac
Gaming Devices
See JayBird Bluetooth adapters for non-bluetooth products.
Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
Lifetime Warranty Against Sweat
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