Windows phone 7 gaining some accessory support–Klipsch making headphone remotes

December 29, 2010 | By Surur

klipsch One area one can judge how successful and ubiquitous a platform is by the amount of 3rd party accessories available for it.

Windows phone 7 is just getting started, and Microsoft has not exactly done much to standardize an accessory interface, but there is at least one area where 3rd parties have an easy in – the headphone socket, which allows some rudimentary control of music playback similar to the iPhone.

Via WPCentral we learn that Klipsch is working on a headphone which will be specifically designed for Windows Phone 7 devices, which is great news for Windows Phone 7 users looking to move away from the likely inadequate headphones bundled with their devices, but still want to retain some control capabilities.

We do not have a time scale for delivery of this accessory, but hopefully once we have a few million consumers looking to enhance their Windows Phone 7 devices we will see many more OEMs step up with gadgets which do just that.

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Tagged accessory, headphones, klipsch, windows phone 7

bobbycannon

This would be awesome. Bluetooth would be roxors!
Vinnie

It's good to see companies getting on board with WP7. I love my Klipsch S4's.
Tamarai

Klipsch makes great sounding headphones, but hope for their new weatherized construction. One raindrop on the controls shorts out the buttons, at least it did on mine. The new ruggedized iPhone buttoned version just came to market, so the cost will run pretty close to $120, full retail, for a while. The controllers on Klipsch headphones tend to be heavy, so you'll need the clip attached to the cord if you're jogging, hiking, etc. After a few months, you'll wish Klipsch sold 6-packs of those cord-clips. They work well, are easy to lose, impossible to replace. Using clips from other headsets can work, but are either too loose or tight around the cord: http://www.viddler.com/explore/engadget/videos/17…
Ben

I love Klipsch. My computer's hooked up to a sound system (PC -> DAC -> Integrated amp) that outputs to a pair of their RB-61 speakers (solid construction and good frequency response). Let's see if Klipsch can pull the same quality off using wired headphones with controls.
Anonymous

is there still in the Works for a Klipsch ear phones for Windows Phone 7?

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