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Here comes the sun …
A popular saying has it that everything is easier with music. That is also what makes the promise of uninterrupted sound as offered by the wireless Urbanista Los Angeles headphones so appealing. The standout feature of these headphones is that the headband has a special coating. This Powerfoyle solar-cell material, developed by Swedish innovation company Exeger, is ba-sed on an advanced, environmentally friendly technology inspired by the principles that govern photosynthesis. It is thus able to convert any form of natural or artificial light into clean energy to power the headphones. As the solar cells even respond to interior ambient light, they almost continuously provide power and thus deliver infinite playtime. In addition to their self-charging properties, the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones feature noise-cancelling technology, so users can enjoy non-stop music without interference from background noise or the need to break off for charging. A simple touch of the bu-tton allows users to switch between the noise cancelling and ambient sound modes, while an on-ear detection function saves energy as the audio is automatically paused if the headphones are taken off and restarted as soon as they are put on again. The softly padded earpieces sit snugly over the ears.

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Carefully considered functionality and a minimalist design focused on sustainability come together innovatively in the self-charging Urbanista Los Angeles headphones. The Powerfoyle solar cells merge seamlessly with the headband and the simple, modern appearance of the headphones. They are also the headphones’ unique selling point, as their high sensitivity to light both indoors and outdoors ensures the headphones are continuously charged with renewable energy and so users no longer need to rely on a charging cable.

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Manufacturer:
Urbanista AB, Stockholm, Sweden
In-house design
urbanista.com