Oakley launches 512MB version of THUMP digital music eyewear
01 Jun '05
3 min read
OAKLEY THUMP features a fully integrated audio system, optimized for acoustically precise playback of digitally compressed files including MP3, WMA (DRM - both enabled and disabled) and WAV file formats.
Oakley designed the earphones and lenses to flip up and down, making it practical to carry on a conversation or listen to music indoors.
Positioned with three directions of movement, the Mylar speakers are custom engineered to offer a wide range of frequency response, up to the 20 kHz limit of human hearing. Patented XYZ Optics(r) provides unsurpassed clarity, UV protection and impact resistance.
OAKLEY THUMP is currently available at Circuit City(r), Sunglass Hut, Good Guys, O Store and Iacon stores domestically as well as online at www.oakley.com. Internationally, the product launched in Europe, Africa, Australia and Canada during the first quarter of 2005 and Oakley expects to launch OAKLEY THUMP in Brazil and Japan by the end of the second quarter.
Oakley: a world brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading premium sunglasses, the company also offers an expanding line of premium performance apparel and accessories, footwear, prescription eyewear, electronics and timepieces to consumers in more than 100 countries. Trailing-12-month net sales through March 31, 2005 totaled $598.6 million and generated net income of $44.7 million.o co consumers in more than 100 countries. Trailing-12-month net sales through March 31, 2005 totaled $598.6 million and generated net income of $44.7 million.