BuddyPhones Play: Enhancing Playfulness and Protecting Young Ears

Wireless Headphones Designed by Petur Olafsson - Onanoff

The BuddyPhones Play stands out from other headphones with its diverse range of features that make playtime virtually endless. One of its key strengths is the ability to personalize the headphones with sticker sets, allowing kids to express their creativity and make their headphones unique. In addition, the Play promotes physical activity with wireless freedom and a long-lasting battery, ensuring that kids can enjoy their playtime without any restrictions.

What sets the BuddyPhones Play apart is its focus on protecting young ears. The headphones offer four unique volume-limiting listening settings, ensuring that the sound levels are safe for children. This feature is crucial in preventing noise-induced hearing loss, especially as kids are increasingly using electronic devices for play. Furthermore, the Play includes StudyMode, a setting that optimizes vocals to help kids stay focused when using the headphones for educational purposes.

The design and production of the BuddyPhones Play prioritize the safety and well-being of children. The headphones are made using only kid-safe materials, such as phthalate-free and BPA-free plastics, anti-allergic cushions, and anti-pinch foldable joints. The use of specially calibrated bendable polypropylene ensures maximum durability. The Play complies with key safety and environmental standards, including ROHS, REACH, and PROP65, and has been certified in first-tier global testing labs for precision and high-quality results.

Technical specifications of the BuddyPhones Play include a 40mm driver unit, 32oHM impedance, and a frequency range of 20-20kHz. The headphones weigh 145g and have dimensions of 160mm (unfolded height) x 150mm (width) x 67mm (depth). They feature three safe sound levels, LED display lights, an adjustable and foldable headband, durable ABS PP housing, anti-allergic earpads, an in-line microphone with an answering button, and come with a charging cord and BuddyCable for sharing.

The BuddyPhones Play can be used wirelessly for over 14 hours or with the backup BuddyCable for shared listening. Changing between listening settings is simple, with users holding two fingers down on the volume buttons and waiting for the flashing LED lights to indicate the change. The inclusion of over 100 high-quality embossed metallic stickers encourages personalization and adds to the fun and playful nature of the design.

The BuddyPhones Play project started in February 2017 and was completed in February 2018. The design process involved research conducted in Iceland, market research in the USA, product testing and manufacturing in China, and business development based out of Hong Kong. The design team dedicated their research and development efforts to address the unique listening needs of children, ensuring that the headphones catered to a full range of listening situations and promoted safe listening habits.

The BuddyPhones Play has received recognition for its design excellence. It was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in the Baby, Kids, and Children's Products Design category in 2018. This prestigious award is given to well-designed, practical, and innovative creations that meet professional and industrial requirements. The BuddyPhones Play is respected for integrating industry best practices, competent technical characteristics, and contributing to a better world by providing fulfillment and positive experiences for young listeners.

The BuddyPhones Play is not just a pair of headphones; it is a tool that enhances playfulness, protects young ears, and promotes safe audio experiences. With its unique features and focus on children's well-being, this design sets a new standard for kids' headphones.