LG introduced TONE Studio (HBS-W120) Bluetooth headset ahead of CES back in December last year and also showcased it at the MWC a few weeks back. Today it has announced that it has started rolling out the headset globally. It has LG’s around-the-neck headset design, and the company says that it is the world’s first wearable audio device to deliver 3D surround sound on the go.
Highlights of LG TONE Studio (HBS-W120)
- Personal wearable features four speakers – two full range on the top and two vibrating on the bottom – that give a personal surround sound experience when watching a movie, playing a video game or simply streaming music.
- Sound is designed in collaboration with surround sound experts at DTS to bring a realistic theater-like sound for a cinematic experience wherever you may be.
- Features a Hi-Fi DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) that enhances sound quality by recreating audio content as accurately as possible.
- Dual Play lets you connect two LG TONE Studio wearable speakers and share the sound from a movie, playlist or more.
The LG TONE Studio will start rolling out this week in the Middle East to be followed by North American markets at the end of the month, Asia and Latin America in April and Europe in May. As usual LG said that prices and exact dates of availability will be announced locally in each market.
Regarding the LG TONE series, the company said:
The concept of TONE Studio emerged after consumer researched showed a need for a personal listening device that didn’t block outside sound when in use. In some markets, use of isolating earphones is illegal when engaged in certain activities such as driving or bicycling. Even cooking in the kitchen with earphones can be inconvenient and frustrating when the doorbell rings. From gamers to movie lovers to active outdoor enthusiasts, the LG TONE Studio was designed with the goal of delivering immersive high quality 3D audio without isolating the listener from the surrounding environment.