Avanca Creates the First Wireless Sports Headset That Matches with Any Outfit
Second release in the D1 Headset line features colored covers on the earbuds that can be switched
Dutch brand Avanca, the second fastest growing technology company in the Netherlands, introduces the D1 Switch Headset, a headset for anyone who wants to look fashionable during a workout. The ultra-light and wireless D1 Switch Headset has a unique color system and features covers on the earbuds that can be switched to make the headset match with virtually any outfit. The innovative headset easily connects to any smartphone, tablet or other mobile device through Bluetooth or NFC, thus removing the need for annoying cables that get in the way during a run or gym visit. The D1 Switch Headset is the second release in the D1 Headset line of Avanca, after the popular D1 Sports Headset with fixed covers. Avanca launches a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo starting Wednesday, December 9 and aims to raise at least 50,000 dollars to finance the product development of the D1 Switch Headset.
The idea to create the D1 Switch Headset was born after talking about the Avanca headsets with sport bloggers and fans of the brand. “We work closely with top bloggers such as Laura Brijde (Runninglau), Ashley Samwel (Girslovehealthy) and Daisy Oppelaar (iLoveHealth). The reviews and feedback from their blogs, combined with input from our own community, showed us that fashion, technology and sport are no longer separate worlds,” explains Nathalie van Wijkvliet, marketing director at Avanca. “The days of going for a run in your old baggy sweatpants are over. We see an increasing number of men and women paying attention to their sports outfits. Collecting headsets in different colors however, is still a bridge too far. The D1 Switch Headset offers a perfect solution to those who want to be fashionable and sporty at the same time.”
With a weight of approximately three match boxes and an extremely flexible design, the D1 Switch headset offers 100% freedom of movement. The headset produces a high quality stereo sound while listening to music or audio coaching. Three sizes of in-ear tips allow users to adjust the headset to their comfort preference. Skipping songs, changing the volume and even answering incoming phone calls can all be handled through the compact control panels located in the earbuds. The rechargeable battery offers 6-8 hours of audio time, so even running a marathon is no problem at all with the D1 Switch Headset!
Avanca launches a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo starting Wednesday December 9 to finance the project of the D1 Switch Headset. “The earbuds and covers are small and we integrated the control panels into the earbuds. That’s why designing covers that can be switched is a lot harder than you might think at first sight,” clarifies Jan Paul Hagg, industrial product engineer at Avanca. The company expects to present the first working model of the D1 Switch Headset at the beginning of 2016 and needs 50,000 dollars to finance product development and production. Supporters at Indiegogo will receive a discount of at least 35% in exchange for funding the project and can expect to receive the headset around spring, just in time for the running season. The D1 Sports Headset with fixed covers, available for immediate shipping, will also be offered at Indiegogo. Anyone who is interested in an early bird offer can sign up at this page to stay updated.
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For more information please contact:
Nadine Zwartepoorte
Brand marketeer Avanca
nadine@avanca.nl
0031(0)174700200
0031(0)620514040
About Avanca
Avanca is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of mobile lifestyle accessories. Whether you are looking for a first-class powerbar or the ultimate wireless sports headset, Avanca is the right brand. Our products are widely acclaimed by international bloggers, press, customers and (r)etailing partners.
Avanca (derived from the Portuguese word ‘avançar’ which means ‘moving forward’) started as a home based company in 2008 in Voorburg, The Netherlands. In the years that followed we expanded our business to over 60 countries, successfully introduced dozens of products and reached the second place in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list. Our company grows each day, but we strongly hold on to the spirit and vibe we had back then in that living room.
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