ZAGG Debuts New ZAGGaudio Z.buds Earphones
The leading provider of protective clear coverings and accessories for consumer electronic and hand-held devices, ZAGG has launched its new Z.buds earphones (part of new ZAGGaudio line), which the company claims can deliver a full sound that is comparable to earbuds of twice the price.
“ZAGG strives to provide electronics accessories that meet the needs of consumers,” said Robert Pedersen II, president and CEO of ZAGG Inc. “Receiving this prestigious recognition from CES demonstrates that with the Z.buds, we have once again delivered something that looks and feels different than anything on the market, while providing the superior quality that consumers have come to expect from ZAGG.”
Features of ZAGGaudio Z.buds:
- Rich, responsive sound from superior speakers
- “Hangin’ tight” wearable – wear Z.buds around neck
- Built-in music control for iPhone
- Premium length, tangle-free cord
- In-line volume control
- Multiple sliders for better cord management
- 3.5mm jack compatible with first generation iPhone
- Multiple earbud adaptors for all ear sizes
- 2009 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase Honoree
The sleek and stylish Z.buds (aff) earphones that integrates passive noise cancellation is now available for about $80.
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July 17th, 2009 22:23
I think Josh M nailed it. I had the same problem with my first set of Z.Buds within a week or so of receiving them. To their credit, Zagg provided a no cost replacement (their customer service was friendly and fast).
The same problem, loose connector that makes one channel cut in and out, occurred again. This time it took two weeks. Since my experience with the first set I was fearful that the connector might be weak – I handled these Z.Buds with extreme caution.
On the plus side the sound quality and the ergonomics are superb. When they work they are great. If Zagg could only make the connector more robust I’d have nothing but good things to say about them. Until then I’d look at another brand.
April 14th, 2009 03:48
Save your money, and the headache. I thought the Z.Buds from ZAGG looked like an innovative idea, so I bought a pair. After waiting several weeks for them to arrive (they were on backorder) I received them and immediately got hooked on the ’round the neck design. Kudos on a well-executed idea.
But after a few weeks of normal usage, I began to have problems with the 3.5mm connection. The nylon wrapper around the cord, which had been one of the primary selling points for me, dislodged from the 3.5mm connector and began sliding up and down the rubber cord. Soon after, the rubber nub that holds the cord in place at the 3.5mm connector also became dislodged. I was very disappointed.
I contacted customer service and was even more disappointed. They told me I could pay $20 under their “Lifetime Trade-In Guarantee” program and they’d fix or replace them. Six weeks into ownership, and just a few days past the return window, I was more than a little frustrated that they wanted $20 [after $80 for the headphones!] just to repair a defect resulting from poor workmanship. Needless to say, I declined.
The overall fit and finish feels a bit cheap. The plastics in the mic/button and volume control betray some corner-cutting, and the 3.5mm connector really poses some problems. Save your money.