The Sound Asleep Pillow - ultimate bedtime indulgence
The ultimate in bedtime indulgence, the Sound Asleep Pillow will soothe you to sleep or wake you up in the way you want via an inbuilt speaker cunningly concealed inside the soft, hollow fibre filling.
Whether you want to drift off to the gentle wash of waves on shingle, listening to winsome lullabies or the dulcet tones of Stephen Fry reading your favourite audio-book or even the sounds of Metallica thrashing their guitars, the variations are endless. Connecting to any music source, the Sound Asleep Pillow is compatible with MP3 players, iPods and radios.
There’s no chance of feeling a bulky protuberance sticking into your neck during the night either as the speaker is completely undetectable. In fact it’s a far better alternative to using headphones with the attendant problem of wires that become accidentally wrapped around your throat or of ear plugs embedded in your ears.
Nor is there any danger of your partner being disturbed by your favourite sounds as the noise is inaudible to anyone beyond the realms of the pillow. You won’t be woken once your music is finished as the sound pillow automatically stops playing.
Ideal for insomniacs who can listen to relaxing tracks or for sufferers of tinnitus who can use the pillow to create a distraction the Sound Asleep Pillow is also excellent for parents who want to persuade their children to stay in bed that bit longer or even for those who want to learn another language as they sleep – it’s also great for brainwashing secret agents.
Available in the original version made from cotton and polyester or as an ergonomically designed Sound Asleep Memory Foam Pillow that moulds to your head and neck, the connector cable is approximately 124cm long and the pillows are suitable for ages above 5 years. Prices are from £12.99 for the original version or £24.99 for the foam pillow.
Steelseries New Siberia v2 Headset release dates
Gamers and music enthusiasts everywhere – take off your head sets and don the new Steelseries Siberia v2 Full-size Headset, the keenly awaited successor to SteelSeries’ signature Siberia headset that breaks new turf in realms of sound isolation, comfort and design.
Its predecessor was so highly successful that it was widely used in the professional gaming world and became the headset of choice for professional musicians and is instantly recognisable in several well-known music videos.
With enhanced design, maximum wearer comfort and improved passive noise reduction, the superior speaker and microphone technology of the Siberia v2 delivers the highest quality sound with integrated control capabilities.
Tournament players and gamers alike will find some features especially useful including the “invisible” retractable microphone system for easy communication and travel. The new ear pads sport a new “ear cup” design and thick, leather padded cushions block out all exterior sound and allows players to hear the pin-drop that heralds the onslaught of a grenade. Retaining the trademark headband suspension of the Siberia Headset, the v2 is comfortable to use for long periods of time and is surprisingly lightweight.
Optimised 50mm speakers amplify the bass and overall volume with an improved frequency response to 10-28,000 Hz and the sound quality is crystal clear in high, mid and low registers and the impedance is 32 Ohm. The cable is 1m plus a 2m extension.
Available in November, the Siberia v2 will be offered in two versions with or without a USB soundcard that ensures consistency of virtual sound wherever the headset is being used. Prices will be announced at the same time as the release.
Sennheiser PMX 80 Sport ll Headphones
Suitable for the more moist fitness fanatics amongst us, the Sennheiser PMX 80 Sport ll headphones are perfect for heavy work outs when they will stay firmly attached to your head whilst remaining resistant to any sweat that may be generated.
A flexible, ergonomic neckband is water resistant and can be wiped down or even washed under running water after a workout. The band is of an optimum length with a vertical transducer system and a cable clip is included. The Sennheiser PMX headphones are suitable for use with MP3, iPods, iPhones, CD players and portable gaming systems. Background noise can be put on lockdown to block out any extraneous disturbance with excellent sound quality generated by powerful neodymium magnets and a response bandwidth of 19-21000 Hz.
In a bright day-glow yellow, you’re perfectly visible if out jogging on a dark winter’s night and with binaural headphones which fit firmly behind the neck, the headphones are capable of standing up to the most strenuous of workouts.
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