Jaybird releases 2009 Bluetooth Stereo Claws, earbuds, and more

Jaybird's just unleashed their products for 2009, with updates for their athlete-targeted A2DP Bluetooth Stereo Claws. The new ones (which look exactly the same as their previous models) feature apt-X audio compression, giving these puppies a high sound quality the company says will "rivaling wired" ones, plus new tips for sound isolation and a modified design to fit a wider range of ears. The company's also rolling out new metal-cased Tiger Eyes earbuds and over ear Acoustic Dens. We don't have any word on pricing for this stuff, but we'll get an up-close gander at them at CES and they should be available in April... when our Go-Go's-infused work outs should get a little more high def. Check out the other two products after the break.

Update: Just got word that the company will release all three of the above with tweaked product names, and we also got the pricing info: Freedom Wireless Headphones will run you $129.99, the Tiger Eyes Earbuds will be $99.99, and the Endorphin Earphones will also be $99.99

[Malikye @ Dec 31st 2008 2:22PM]

on their home website, i see this headphone being used with either an iphone or an itouch. i don't have either but from what i understand, both of those aren't able to use stereo bluetooth headset. am i wrong? or is the website just using the picture as a reference?

http://www.jaybirdgear.com/bluetooth-stereo-headphones-gallery.php

[OneLove @ Jan 3rd 2009 2:08PM]

Did i just get Go-Go rolled??

[Kris120890 @ Dec 31st 2008 2:26PM]

If you look through the pictures you have to plug in a bluetooth module in to the bottom to receive audio over bluetooth for the ipods.

[hlopez @ Dec 31st 2008 2:31PM]

I have the JB-200s and they work great with ipod and as stereo/headset for my phone.

[eggothewaffle @ Dec 31st 2008 2:45PM]

I really love A2DP gear (I've got a Samsung SBH500, Nokia BH-503, and Sony DR-BT21G)...but this is complete crap:

"feature apt-X audio compression, giving these puppies a high sound quality "rivaling wired" ones"

Oy vey. When they significantly boost Bluetooth's streaming bandwidth spec, that could be entirely possible. But right now?

[Kamokazi @ Jan 1st 2009 9:34PM]

What is the max bitrate on A2DP? Bluetooth on it's own is 1Mbps, well above the 320Kbps on CD audio, so I am guessing A2DP compresses it somehow?

[Kamokazi @ Jan 1st 2009 9:35PM]

Errr limits it, not compresses....still recovering from last night....

[JohnNullstream @ Dec 31st 2008 2:46PM]

Wow, another cool new set bluetooth headphones that won't work with the iPhone. Thanks Steve!

[Jared @ Dec 31st 2008 2:51PM]

Actually, I have a pair, and an iphone, and all you need to do is plug in the the adapter they give you, which is pretty small....

[J RO @ Dec 31st 2008 3:12PM]

These are great headphones! I have had the Motorola HT820s and tried the S9 but the Jaybirds are way smaller and more comfortable. I have the iPod Touch 2nd gen and I have the integrated Nike+, Nike+Amp Watch, and these earphones all seamlessly integrated.
I actually don't use the Jaybird iPod adapter which is kinda big. I already had the Sony TMR-BT8IP iPod adapter and it works fine with the Touch and the Jaybirds.
I don't know if the new models would be worth any extra money, because the 200s sound great.

[Shaka @ Dec 31st 2008 3:22PM]

I've been meaning to get the previous model but i have never seen it at much of a discount.

[Tohe @ Dec 31st 2008 3:46PM]

Love is in the air...

[bighap @ Dec 31st 2008 4:01PM]

So glad I wasted 3:34 of my life watching that video.

[Hafk @ Dec 31st 2008 5:31PM]

Woo-woop-woop-woo-woop-woop!!

[wes @ Dec 31st 2008 7:41PM]

anyone using the JB200s with an iPhone, can you tell us whether it does that annoying thing where it plays through the iPhone speaker as well?

[ak123456 @ Jan 2nd 2009 12:07PM]

I've been looking them for there first version. They seems almost perfect. They only problem is that you need to carry a charger unit (igger than the headset) with you and the battery is not good enough 5.5. hours. I like what is standard and what can be reuse. I can recharge or use everything that i have with usb plug. This is why i am staying away form apple and Sony. They have a very product but mke you pay a lot for a 2$ cable just by changing the plug or cable layout.

[Dusty @ Jan 8th 2009 9:46PM]

@wes
Same question here, anyone have feedback?

Im kinda confussed... I have been debating to purchase the JB-200 or Motorola S9-HD for some time now lol The JB-200 seem to be more my style because of wearing a hat/toque and being very active. Many comments from ppl are saying the S9-HD still have issues with sweat/water causing problems, the JB-200 seem to be very good!
So in this older topic on engadget... http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/21/jaybird-reveals-jb-200-bluetooth-stereo-headset/ and this topic here, is there a upgrade being released to replace the JB-200? or just new models? I still wanna stay with Bluetooth headset and get the best stereo sound quality possible! JB-200 seem to beat the S9-HD.