Parrot Unveils Zik Headset With Capactive Touch Panel, Zikmu SOLO Speaker

Parrot has unveiled two new wireless audio products, the ZIK Bluetooth phone headset and the Zikmu SOLO Hi-Fi stereo speaker.

ZIK Parrot by Starck: the Bluetooth touch-activated headset
Under the elegant design of Philippe Starck, the ZIK Parrot by Starck Bluetooth headset features high-end technology.

Equipped with an active noise cancelling system, it insulates you from surrounding noise in order to guarantee the purest sound experience, whether listening to music or making phone calls. And because music must be heard in all its harmony, intensity and depth, ZIK has powerful DSP (Digital Signal Processing) algorithms that recreate the contours of the music in full. This is the "Parrot Concert Hall" effect: the music is in front of you, like at a concert! Access to basic functions is hyper-intuitive, thanks to a touch panel located on the entire surface of the ZIK's right earpiece. Swipe the panel vertically to set the volume, or swipe it horizontally to skip music forward/rewind.


ZIK also has a unique presence-sensor system. Removing the headset puts it into standby mode automatically. As with all Parrot products, ZIK is compatible with all mobile phone brands and accepts a large number of music sources: connecting via a cable jack; transferring audio files using Bluetooth A2DP stereo or using contactless NFC* technology, which has never been achieved before on a headset.

Availability: Coming in 2012
Price: To be announced











Zikmu SOLO Parrot by Starck: the monobloc wireless stereo speaker
A single-piece version of the iconic Zikmu Parrot by Starck speakers, Zikmu SOLO is a cutting-edge wireless speaker.

With a total power of 100W RMS, Zikmu SOLO produces a stereo sound image thanks to its new side speakers, and flat-panel NXT technology has been deployed to achieve an optimal sound radius on both sides of the speaker. Zikmu SOLO enables a unique stereo experience with a minimal form factor, regardless of the size of the listening room.

The challenge for Parrot's engineers was to make it simple to use while maintaining universal compatibility. The speaker's main features are accessible on either side of the docking station, by a remote control, and via a free dedicated app for iPhone and Android smartphones.

Music can be accessed from any device or network: iPhone, iPod, PC, Mac, Wi-Fi, or a Bluetooth and NFC mobile phone.

Availability: Coming in 2012
Price: To be announced