TECHNOLOGY
66 : Fernando Alonso Beoplay E8 Sport Earphones
The limited edition Fernando Alonso Beoplay E8 Sport earphones were designed to match the livery design of the No . 66 Arrow McLaren SP car , while the superb sound quality make them a perfect choice when a driver is preparing for a race : channelling energy and focus on the task at hand whilst providing the ultimate soundtrack to balance the nerves and building adrenaline .
Fernando Alonso Beoplay E8 Sport edition have been expertly tuned by renowned Bang & Olufsen engineers to make sure that the music will push you further and perform your best . They come with thoughtful design details such as a ridged gripped detail on the earphones to help adjustments when fingers are wet and sweaty , and to avoid unnecessary stopping or distraction while running , the earphones can switch between tracks , take calls and activate Transparency Mode all with a simple tap or swipe of the finger .
Beoplay E8 Sport has an IP57 certification that protects them totally from dust , sweat and water intrusion of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes . It comes with a variety of five removable ear tips and three fins for the perfect fit , so you can focus on your workout with no loss of sound clarity and total security . Bluetooth 5.1 , AAC and aptX codecs ensure perfect connectivity and sound reproduction on all iOS and Android devices .
The earphones come in a black wireless charging case designed with performance driven materials such as rubber and textured silicone , and a sleek aluminium inlay with the official Alonso logo . Each earphone boasts a green anodized aluminium ring that mark the touch controls and bears Bang & Olufsen ’ s logo on one earphone and Fernando Alonso ’ s signature on the other .
The collaboration is limited to an edition of only 66 units - 66 being Fernando Alonso ’ s car number in the Indy 500 race this year .
14 : Fernando Alonso Beosound Edge Home Speaker
The Beosound Edge home speaker has been widely recognized as a speaker that completely reimagines how people live with music . Designed in collaboration with globally acclaimed designer , Michael Anastassiades , Beosound Edge sports a ground-breaking acoustical technology named Active Bass Port . When playing at lower volumes , it is using the closed cabinet principle for the most accurate sound reproduction , and as you turn up the volume the Active Bass Port opens to output more energized bass . To deliver impressive bass capabilities , the Bang & Olufsen acoustic engineers have put in a huge 10 ” woofer bass driver on one side , which has an innovatively slim design and long excursion , while both sides of the speaker enjoy a dedicated 4 ” midrange and a ¾ ” tweeter .
The Fernando Alonso Beosound Edge home speaker allows for two placement options : on the floor as a stunning centrepiece , amplifying and blending in with the colours of the furniture standing next to it , or placed on the wall as a true gravity-defying statement that divides spaces in the home . Adjusting the sound is as magical as the sound coming from it : you gently roll the speaker forwards and backwards to increase and decrease the volume . The limited Fernando Alonso Beosound Edge home speaker comes with Fernando Alonso ’ s signature on top of the speaker right above the Bang & Olufsen logo and the official Alonso logo on the matt black fabric cover . The collaboration is limited to an edition of only 14 speakers – Fernando Alonso ’ s lucky number and the number of his Formula One car .
Pricing and availability
Fernando Alonso Beoplay E8 Sport Edition earphones ( RRP 400 EUR / 350 GBP / 400 USD ), complete with a premium wireless charging case , five ear tips , three ear fins and a USB-C charging cable , and Fernando Alonso Beosound Edge ( RRP 3,600 EUR / 3,200 GBP / 3,800 USD ) is available now .
Consumers can sign up on www . bang-olufsen . com , www . fernandoalonso . com and www . museoycircuitofernandoalonso . com already today . To find out more , follow the conversation at @ bangolufsen and @ fernandoalo _ oficial using # FernandoAlonsoxBangOlufsen
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