H2O Audio Introduces Surge™ Bass Amplified Waterproof Headphones.
Surge Waterproof Headphones Incorporate Leading Acoustic and Waterproof Technologies to Provide a Watersports Music Experience that is Unmatched. [ Back ]
SAN DIEGO, CA – September 23, 2008 – H2O Audio, the leading water sports music company, announced today the next evolution in water sport headphones, the H2O Audio Surge™.
"The new SURGE Bass Amplified Waterproof Headphones evolved from insight and feedback from our customers, team riders, ambassadors (back to back Olympic Gold medalist Natalie Coughlin and legendary surfer/waterman Laird Hamilton), and our own pioneering research and development," said Kristian Rauhala, CEO of H2O Audio. "Surge combines sound-isolating, watertight earplugs with powerful, waterproof 8mm neodymium drivers to deliver a listening experience that is exceptional in or out of the water."
H2O Audio previewed the Surge and its new Amphibx Waterproof Armband line at the 8th annual New York City Triathlon and the 27th annual US Open of Surfing, held in Huntington Beach, CA, generating tremendous interest and demand from athletes, event attendees and media alike.
"We have designed a line of 100% waterproof in-ear headphones that deliver audio quality that is superior to many other non-waterproof headphones, particularly for bass frequencies." said Carl Pettersen Vice President of Product Development for H2O Audio. "Triathletes, surfers, and gym enthusiasts will hold SURGE Bass Amplified Waterproof Headphones as the new benchmark for waterproof headphone acoustics."
H2O Audio Surge features include:
- Waterproof to 12ft/3.6m
- Acoustically engineered to deliver exceptional clarity and bass
- Includes 5 sets of ergonomically designed earplugs to provide an individualized fit and watertight seal
- MotionFlex™ strain relief connector compatible with Apple® iPod®, Apple iPhone®, and other standard 3.5mm headphone jacks
- Available in color choices including: Midnight Black and Kai Blue with more combinations coming soon
- H2O Audio Carrying Case included
To download a hi-res JPG photo of the new Surge Waterproof Headphones click here. Additional product and lifestyle photos are available at H2O Audio’s on-line Press download section.
Pricing and Availability:
MSRP for the Surge Bass Amplified Waterproof Headphones is USD $59.99. H2O Audio’s products are available at Apple stores, Bestbuy.com, and surf/sport specialty stores nationwide. To shop on-line, please visit h2oaudio.com.
About H2O Audio:
H2O Audio is one of the fastest growing companies in the United States according to this year’s Inc. 500 rankings. H2O Audio is the world’s leading water sport music company, providing waterproof headphones and armbands designed to support a diverse range of mp3 players and music enabled phones (including Apple’s new iPhone 3G).
APPLE, IPOD ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF APPLE, INC. H2O AUDIO IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF H2O AUDIO, INC. ALL OTHER REGISTERED OR UNREGISTERED TRADEMARKS ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.