New Hydra Wireless Headset Sends Sound Through the Back of One's Ears

While audio solutions come in various forms, few can boast of being capable of doing their job without sending the sound directly into one's ear, and Hydra Advance Technology claims to have done just that.

Normally, one might be able to distinguish between in-ear earphones and over-ear headsets, according to their build.

Hydra Advance Technology definitely created a headset, but it belongs to neither of these two types.

Instead, Hydra turned it into something that, outwardly, looks almost identical to a an eyewear retainer strap.

Essentially, it is meant to allow someone to carry out music and phone calls while performing physical activities and without losing awareness of one's surroundings.

What this means is that there are no earphones to place inside the ear, sound being, instead, transmitted through the back of the ear itself.

Hydra achieved this by means of what it calls “surface excitation” technology.

Reading glasses, sunglasses and safety glasses are all among those kinds of eyewear that one can attach the Sound Band H7 to.

A three button interface lets users control the call and music, while small, medium, and large, expandable silicone eyelets with comfort-ratchets make sure the variety of supported glasses is as large as possible.

What's more, the device uses wireless connectivity, meaning it can communicate with any handsets or MP3 players that boast Bluetooth.

All in all, the newcomer is, in the company's own words, “great for music, phone calls, GPS, audio books, and more.”

Finally, “Sound Band utilizes MaxxAudio. Based on the same Waves processors that are used to mix and master movies, music, and video games, MaxxAudio delivers bigger, better sound, with higher highs, lower lows, and natural, clear voice communication.”

It should start selling during the second quarter of 2011, for a price of $189. Meanwhile, the official website has all information one may need.