STOW, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audio-Technica is now shipping its SonicSport in-ear headphones, designed for jogging, sports and active use. Models include the back cord-style ATH-CP700 with microphone and controls for smartphones and other devices, the C-tip-design ATH-CKP500, and the ear hook style ATH-CKP200. All have an IPX5-certified waterproof rating, are sweat-proof and washable and have a distinctive “find your fit” design to stay in place while exercising.
The ATH-CP700 (SRP: US$99.95) features a headband that wraps around the back of the head to keep it in place. Its earpiece has a flexible pivot that provides comfortable in-ear positioning, along with bass impact and clarity while allowing awareness of outside sounds. The ATH-CP700’s cord-mounted remote allows control of volume and music playback functions on iPhone™, iPad®, iPod®, smartphones and portable music players. The built-in microphone lets users answer calls or use voice-over controls on select Apple models.
Audio-Technica’s ATH-CKP500 headphones feature C-tip earpieces that nestle naturally in the outer ear to hold the headphones in place. Available in black, red, white and blue, the ATH-CKP500 (SRP: US$74.95) comes with standard sound-isolating eartips and ridged eartips that allow the user to hear ambient noise like traffic or other runners for safer use outdoors.
The ATH-CKP200 headphones have a hinged ear hook that adjusts around the ears to accommodate any wearer. It’s standard silicone and ridged XS/S/M and L eartips provide a choice of sound isolation or allowing in some ambient sound for greater safety outdoors. The ATH-CKP200 (SRP: US$49.95) is available in black, red, white, blue and multicolor. Like the ATH-CP700 and ATH-CKP500, the ATH-CKP200 features high-quality components for clear, detailed and dynamic sound and comes with a cord clip and 2-foot extension cord.
Audio-Technica SonicSport headphones are currently at www.shopaudiotechnica.com, retailers and online sellers. The ATH-CKP200 will also be available at Staples stores in May.
Click here for ATH-CP700, ATH-CKP500 and ATH-CKP200 product profile and downloadable high-res photos.
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