Jaybird's Freedom Wireless Bluetooth Buds are its smallest earbuds yet, and they're now available for purchase at last.
The new Jaybird Freedom series retains the advanced features of the Freedom X sport line, but they're more refined and compact, which should be great news for those who found the larger X2 uncomfortable for extended use.
The Freedom Wireless Bluetooth Buds come with sweat-proof tapered earbuds, roughly 20 percent thinner than those on previous models. The gadgets also make use of metal injection molding instead of plastic, ensuring the signal doesn't drop. The technology is packed onto the tiny remote attached to the headphones, not the earbuds themselves.
"In-ear sport Bluetooth buds have traditionally used all plastic materials, as metal inhibits signal performance. Our innovation in engineering and miniaturization has allowed us to re-invent the manufacturing process, using high-quality injection molded metal parts creating stunning fashionable accents with a premium iconic feel - without affecting signal performance," says Jaybird.
"The all-metal housing has the added benefit of removing distortion resulting in an incredible sound never before heard in a wireless in-ear bud."
The battery life won't blow you away, as it will only last for about four hours, but the new Freedom earbuds also come with a portable battery charger that doubles that battery life. The charger draws its power via microUSB to deliver an additional four hours, but if you're in a hurry you can just attach it to the headphones' remote and juice it up on the go.
Jaybird also offers a free Android and iOS app called MySound, which enables users to customize their headphones' EQ settings. If you want, the app even lets you check out the settings of various athletes sponsored by Jaybird, so you can customize your headphones' to sound just like Kerri Walsh Jennings' or Curtis Keene's, for instance.
"It's no secret I'm a huge Metallica fan," says Keene. "Having said that, I like the music loud and to be sounding on point. I use the MySound App to set up my tunes where metal/rock sounds best. Which is loud and powerful."
It's worth pointing out here that MySound doesn't work with previous Jaybird headphones, but all future headphones from the company will be compatible.
The new Jaybird Freedom headphones are available for purchase now from the company's own website, priced at $199.95. Available color options include black, blue, red or gold. Best Buy is selling the gadgets as well, priced at $199.99 but without the red option.
