Harman International, which is owned by Samsung Electronics, has launched JBL’s first line of kids headphones called the JBL Jr.
First seen at IFA, the new JR300 kids on-ear headphones are designed for children ages three to ten, and they sport a soft padded headband and cushioned ear cups. They are also compact and can be folded for ease of portability. Two versions of the JR300 are available: the regular JR300 is the wired version and sports a 1 meter flat cable (3.5mm audio plug), while the JR300BT is Bluetooth enabled and has an internal rechargeable battery that lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge (JBL says a 10-minute charge gets you an hour of use).
Since these are kids headphones, to protect hearing, both JR300 models will limit the volume to a maximum of 85dB. This is handled electronically and can’t be overriden. To give you an idea, a typical conversation is about 60dB and a clap of thunder 120dB. (Concerned parents, here’s more info about noise-induced hearing loss.)
The S$49.90 JR300 is available in Spider Red and Ice Blue color options, while the S$79.90 JR300BT comes in Punky Pink, Rocker Blue, and Tropic Teal. Each of them also comes with a sticker set to let the child personalize the headset. Both headphone are now in stores.
The wired version of the JR300 is the more affordable of the two.
The Bluetooth-enabled JR300BT touts a 12-hour battery life.
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