Designed with runners in-mind, Sony introduces Float Run, the new off-ear headphones.
The Float Run headphones is geared for for a comfortable and stable experience without having to compromise sound quality. The novel headphone style positions the speaker near, but without touching the ear canal, leaving the ear safely uncovered while still delivering a rich sound experience. With a focus on the runner’s form. Float Run offers important features to runners and athletes, including a light-weight design with a flexible neckband that doesn’t slip when in motion, and a pressure-free design that sits off the ears, so runners no longer need to worry about sweat or chafing getting in the way of their workout.
Designed for comfort
With a special off-ear design, runners won’t have to worry about pressure or stuffiness on their ears, so they can enjoy running for longer without disruption. Additionally, Float Run headphones only weigh approximately 33 grams, so runners can focus on their surroundings.
Stable and secure fit
Designed to be stable and secure, Float Run headphones stay in place no matter how the runner moves. Tested on a wide range of head shapes and hairstyles, the headphones will stay with the runner, due to the flexible neckband design. Additionally, Float Run headphones were tested with accessories including hats and sunglasses. Whatever is worn, the stabilising neckband will keep them secure.
Unique sound
The 16mm drivers and precise tuning combined with the off-ear style offers a more natural and wider sound so there is no compromise on sound quality. The Float Run headphones have an open-type design that eliminates echo of the sounds your body makes, like footsteps, chewing or heavy breathing and allows in ambient sound.
Ambient sound
The Float Run headphones are designed to fill the user’s ears, but not cover them, so they can be aware of their surroundings. The Float Run design allows music to naturally mix with ambient sound and be formed by the user’s ear shape. Float Run off-ear headphones keep ears unobstructed, to achieve peak performance in whatever activity they are performing.
Functional and user friendly
With an IPX4 water resistant rating, consumers don’t have to worry about damage from sweat or from getting caught out in the rain. With long battery life and up to 10 hours playtime when fully charged, the Float Run headphones will power long runs. In a hurry? A quick charge of 10 minutes will give an hour of play.
With a variety of controls built in, users can control playback and access their smartphone’s voice assistant without having to take it out of their pocket or bagiv. When their run is over and it’s time to get to work, the Float Run headphones have a high-quality built-in microphone to make them just as ideal for productivity tasks. Float Run headphones conveniently charge using USB-C. Additionally, the headphones include a carrying pouch to keep the supplied
charging cable and headphones together and protected.
Availability
The Sony Float Run headphones will be available in Australia from April 2023 with a SRP of AUD $259.95.
