The Parrot Zik Sport Rare, a pair of athletic headphones designed to stay put as you work up a sweat, made their debut at CES 2015.
The headphones have the same audio features as their predecessor, the very capable Zik 2.0, but they are engineered for a better fit around the head. The wrap-around set is designed with five points of contact in order to better distribute pressure and, therefore, keep them in the correct position.
Along with eight microphones -- six for noise-canceling, two for voice calls -- the Parrot Zik Sport Rare is outfitted with biometric features such as heart-rate tracking, as well as an accelerator, used to measure stats like steps per minute or vertical oscillation.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Athletic Headphones with Biometric Features
- The integration of biometric features in athletic headphones presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the fitness and audio industries.
- Improved Headphone Fit for Sports Activities
- Developing headphones with a secure and comfortable design for high-intensity workouts presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the athletic and audio industries.
- Enhanced Audio Quality for Sports Headphones
- Advancements in audio technology designed specifically for athletic headphones offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the fitness and audio industries.
Where This Applies
- Fitness
- The integration of biometric features in athletic headphones presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the fitness industry.
- Audio
- Developing headphones with a secure and comfortable design for high-intensity workouts presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the audio industry.
- Technology
- Advancements in audio technology designed specifically for athletic headphones offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the technology industry.
