Ultimate Ears, industry-leading producer of in-ear custom monitors for professional musicians and provider of premium earpieces for the consumer market, formally announced the acquisition of the Rivet brand and appointment of Affinity Electronics as its distributor. Affinity, with national relationships, will offer the Ultimate Ears’ Metro.fi product line to their consumer electronics and wireless customers.

Ultimate Ears’ Metro.fi product line boasts high definition sound using a single diaphragm speaker to capture the full spectrum of sound and provides an exceptional listening experience while maintaining an affordable price point. Users have “all-access” to amplify MP3 players, mobile phones, portable DVD players and other applications with headsets that combine both stereo and mobile phone capabilities.

“As the market for wireless products expands to include convergent devices and more music applications, customers will be demanding more accessory items to enhance their overall user experiences,” said Raleigh Wilson, president of UE Mobile, a division of Ultimate Ears. “This distribution agreement leverages both Ultimate Ears’ ability to create a powerful listening experience and Affinity’s expertise in providing versatile, world-class products to all segments of the wireless community.”

Ultimate Ears recently introduced new additions to its professional consumer Super.fi line, including Super.fi 4, which uses the proprietary balanced armature speaker for a full spectrum audio experience. Enhancements also include redesigned versatile tapered ear tips allowing a snug and comfortable fit for all ear sizes; a durable carrying case and sound level attenuator are included as well.

Affinity offers the complete line of Super.fi products, high-end consumer universal fit earphones based on the same technology and sound signatures used in Ultimate Ears’ professional in-ear-monitors.

For more information on the Ultimate Ears’ Metro.fi and Super.fi families please visit www.ultimateears.com or contact sales@affinitycanada.com - 1.888.669.8158

Bluetooth just got cool thanks to the Jabra BT3030. Not only does it look good, it sounds great. Finally a product that lets you listen to music from your mobile - without damaging your style! Jabra BT3030 plays music from any enabled device such as mobile phone and Mp3 player. Play, pause, skip - remote control your music without touching your mobile.* Yep, that’s right - no wires! No need for phone envy - keep it in your pocket! When a call comes in, your tune pauses and the call connects. A microphone in the dog tag picks your voice up, loud and clear. No hands, no missed calls. The dog tag design keeps the wearing style simple. But if it doesn’t fit your wardrobe, use the optional clip. Your belt, your bag, your pants - you choose the look, you choose the style. Suggested Retail is $99.99 and is currently shipping to Bell, Best Buy and Rogers or for more information please contact sales@affinitycanada.com

With legislation looming in Newfoundland and Quebec, the SP5050 - Jabra's latest Bluetooth speakerphone has made its in Best Buy, Bell, Wireless Wave and Telephone Booth just in time for the holidays    Ideal for use in the car, office or home - the Jabra SP5050 is a lightweight ultra-thin unit that can be as mobile as you are. The ultra thin design and simple visor clip makes the Jabra SP5050 a happy companion to those on the move seeking hands free communication.

With no installation necessary the SP5050 simply clips onto to the sun visor make it work well in the driving environment. Auto-pairing makes connection to your mobile phone hassle free and easy to manage. Charging is simple with the supplied in-car charger and for optimum safety the Jabra SP5050 comes with ‘Night Driving Mode’, reducing distractions while concentrating on the road. It also includes Digital Signal Processing technology, which manages such features as Active Noise Cancelation designed to help eliminate background noises and manage conversation volumes.

The Jabra SP5050 truly is a user-friendly handsfree vehicle solution for safer mobile communication while driving. What’s more, the ‘Auto off’ function preserves battery life - automatically turning off the speakerphone 15 mins after the Bluetooth connection has been terminated.  For more information contact sales@affinitycanada.com or visit www.jabra.com

Jabra has started to release it's new line-up with BT8040 leading the next generation of compact, high quality, loaded features Bluetooth handsfree.  The BT8040 most admirable feature, does not trade exception sound or technology for its size - It is one of the smallest Bluetooth headsets now on the market.

With size being only one of it's advantages, The BT8040 uses Multipoint™ technology to allow you to listen to music through your media player or computer as well as the ability to switch and answer a phone conversation. It has the ability to connect to 2 devices at any one time.  Along with auto-pairing, the BT8040 has Digital Signal Processing technology, which allows the unit to enhance the sound qualities on the transmitted and received audios.  Through Intelligent Volume Settings which equalizes incoming audio volumes – amplifying a quiet voice, reducing a noisy one - and Acoustic Shock Protection which is designed to protect the ear from loud, sudden noises, the BT8040 packs the latest in Jabra technology into its minimal 10 grams.  Also included on the BT8040 as well as the entire new Jabra line-up is the Discreet Light Feature which is a light indicator (LED) that does not continually flash.
 
The BT8040 has a suggested retail of $99.99 and a “no-hook” wearing through 3 different ear-gel sizes to fit almost any ear.  It is currently available at Wireless Wave, Best Buy, Telephone Booth and Bell Stores. For more information please contact sales@affinitycanada.com

The Atlantic EGO is expanding its family line-up with the all new iceBar and iceRunner for Nanos.  Both come with the signature EGO shatterproof polycarbonate body, sealed click wheel membrane maintaining complete functionality while stopping water and moisture from getting in, as well as external waterproof power, audio switches and speakers.  And the iceRunner takes portability to a whole new level by using an armband to strap on your Nano for a great workout and includes a bonus Nike Plus Sensor to track progress while jogging.  The iceBar and iceRunner will be shipping to Best Buy / Future Shop stores for the Christmas Season. The EGO IceBar for Nano bring an MSRP of $79.99 but you can pick-up th IceRunner for $39.99 Suggested Retail.  For more information on the Atlantic EGO line-up contact sales@affinitycanada.com