CES 2006 Profile: Sennheiser

German headphone manufacturer showcases 2006 line up of Bluetooth and VoIP friendly headsets.

German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser trotted out several new offerings at CES 2006 designed to support newer technologies like Bluetooth, VoIP and multi-use mobile phones.

First among Sennheiser’s 2006 products is the $329.95 BW900. Available in January 2006, this ultra compact wireless headset uses Bluetooth technology to connect with a variety of compatible devices. Features of this headset include auto adjustment of volume and microphone sensitivity, learnable user settings and a range of up to 300 feet.

VoIP users are targeted next comes with Sennheiser’s new PC 20 and PC 30 headsets. Available in January 2006 for $24.95 and $29.95 respectively, these lightweight units include extended-response transducers and a noise canceling microphone design. They feature ergonomic ear cushions and come with a 10 foot interconnect cable.

Also on Sennheiser’s 2006 docket are the $29.95 and $59.95 MM10 and MM50 mobile-phone focused headsets. Available in January 2006, these units are “in-ear” style. The MM50 is a sealed design, meaning it is geared towards providing a richer sound while isolating its user from ambient noise. The MM10 is more of an earbud style. Both feature a call/answer/end button and a universal 2.5mm plug to connect to most mobile devices.