Q-Sound: Solar-Powered, Bluetooth-Enabled Headphones
Posted By Ariel Schwartz On May 27, 2009 @ 5:00 am In Greener Gadgets | No Comments
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Music becomes a sustainable [5] experience with Shepeleff Stephen’s solar-powered [6], bluetooth-connected Q-Sound (quantum sound) headphones. The Romanian engineering student’s sleek design combines flexible, hexagonal solar panels [7], wireless technology, and rotating earpieces for a futuristic yet practical [8] product that powers itself on the go.
Since the headphones are Bluetooth-enabled, they can connect wirelessly [9]to MP3 devices, cell phones–anything with Bluetooth capability [10]. That means you can chat with your friends and rock out to music without moving a muscle. The Q-Sound headphones can also connect to any audio device with a 3.5mm jack.
Each earphone contains two rechargeable [11]lithium-ion batteries to hold power derived from the Q-Sound’s solar panels. A single hour of sun [12]provides 2.67 hours of power [13]at maximum volume, and a fully charged headset can run for 40 hours.
Stephen hasn’t hinted at whether the Q-Sound will come to market, but we think it would be a hit among eco-savvy [14] athletes, beach-goers, and anyone looking to untether their tunes from the grid.
Via Ecofriend [15]
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[5] sustainable: http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/05/18/dragonfly-urban-agriculture-concept-for-ny/
[6] solar-powered: http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/05/20/iunika-unveils-ultralight-cheap-solar-powered-netbook/
[7] solar panels: http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/14/solar-table-the-solo-lounge-by-intelligent-forms/
[8] practical: http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/05/21/madrids-distrito-c-self-shading-office/
[9] wirelessly : http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/05/14/energy-101-interview-ibms-drew-clark-on-future-smart-meters/
[10] capability: http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/04/30/energy-101-what-is-a-smart-grid/
[11] rechargeable : http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/05/07/suntricas-wearable-solar-chargers/
[12] sun : http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/05/08/residence-passive-solar-cascade-house/
[13] power : http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/05/07/energy-101-how-to-monitor-your-energy/
[14] eco-savvy: http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/05/12/solar-flyer-diy-solar-motorcycle-tops/
[15] Ecofriend: http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-gadgets-q-sound-solar-power-for-musical-outburst/
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