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IRL: Alpine puts its car audio chops to good use... in headphones?
Some of the best headphones I listened to this year came from a car audio company. It's true. When I hear the name Alpine, I think of two things: the car stereos and the brewery in southern California. Back in October, the tech-focused Alpine announced its $300 over-ear cans with so-called Full Frequency Immersion technology to simulate the feeling of a live show. There's even a pulsing headband that keeps up with the bass line. What may seem like an odd move for Alpine actually makes a lot of sense. A company with a history in audio, even if its car audio, should be well-equipped to make a solid set of headphones. I've been using the set for a couple months now, and the sound is stellar.
Alpine's high-end headphones let you feel the music, literally
Alpine is a name that usually comes up when discussing which new audio wares to install in your car, but the company is diving into headphones, too. Its first set of cans certainly look the part with high-end aesthetics, and they boast Full Frequency Immersion tech that's meant to simulate the feeling of being at a live show. Of course, a pulsing bass transducer in the headband certainly helps with that. Alpine's offering also has a built-in 24-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC), and the battery that powers the whole thing is said to last 10 hours before needing a charge. What's more, the outfit released the Level Play iOS app for customizing a five band EQ and scanning your music collection to build playlists based on your energy level. From there, settings are beamed to the headphones via Bluetooth Low Energy. If you're interested in snagging a pair, the $300 set will be sold at your local Apple Store starting today in either Apollo White or Onyx Black -- right beside the Beats, we'd surmise.
