Item Of The Day: UA Sport Wireless Flex Headphones

The wireless headphones are built with bend-and-stay Flex Zones in the neckband, while the Speed Charge Battery allows for one hour of playback with just five minutes of charging time.

Under Armour and JBL have unveiled UA Sport Wireless Flex – wireless neckband headphones that feature an intuitive, sleek design as well as remarkable sound quality and versatility.

The headphones are built with bend-and-stay Flex Zones in the neckband for adjustable fit and all-day comfort. Users can adjust the Flex Zones for continuous comfort or in-workout stability. The Speed Charge Battery allows for one hour of playback with just five minutes of charging time, and plays for over 11 hours when fully charged. The headphones feature an embedded RunSafe LED feature with three flashing modes for increased visibility and safety in low-light conditions.

JBL Charged Sound give UA Sport Wireless Flex a sport-optimized, acoustic research-based sound signature – custom developed by JBL for Under Armour headphones. To ensure a secure fit, the headphones feature two-piece Sport Flex eartips in three size options. Magnetic earbuds eliminate the hassle of untangling cords, enabling quick access when heading to the gym or receiving a phone call. Four simple buttons enable athletes to control their music, take phone calls, control the RunSafe LED and trigger Siri and Google Now.

“UA Sport Wireless Flex headphones are made for the modern athlete with customized fit at the neck and ears, bold, powerful JBL Charged Sound, and RunSafe LED that helps keeps athletes safe,” said Dave Rogers, senior vice president and GM, Consumer Audio, Harman. “We’ve married the always-on convenience of a neckband headphone with the authentic athletic features that the UA-JBL partnership stands for, to enable a seamless transition from the gym to home, and everything in between.”

“UA Sport Wireless Flex answers the need for a versatile neckband headphone, while still offering sport performance design and premium sound,” said Will Phillips, vice president and general manager of Connected Fitness, Under Armour. “This latest addition to the Under Armour and JBL line of headphones is truly an all-in-one package for athletes.”

Athletes who purchase the headphones will receive a complimentary 12-month MapMyRun Premium membership while supplies last. MapMyRun is a part of the Under Armour Connected Fitness suite of apps, with a global community of more than 220 million people worldwide. It allows members to track, analyze and share more than 600 types of fitness activities.

Pre-order for the UA Sport Wireless Flex began December 6 on JBL.com/under-armour. UA Sport Wireless Flex will also be available for purchase in grey at Sprint retail locations and on UA.com.