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Wireless listening RHA has introduced a way in which passengers can use their own wireless headphones to tap into inflight entertainment. Jessica Pook finds out how
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nflight entertainment is one of the most important elements for passengers on a long-haul flight, but without good sound quality even the best of blockbuster content can be disappointing. RHA, developers of True Wireless Earbuds, believes it has the answer and has just launched an inflight adaptor that can connect any cordless headphone to the inflight entertainment system to help. With 16 hours battery, the Wireless Flight Adapter is ideal for passengers who want to use their own wireless headphones to listen to the inflight entertainment. By using this adaptor, passengers can keep streaming for the entire flight and beyond, and enjoy high quality sound produced by aptX - technology that produces wireless sound with CD-quality audio. For passengers travelling together and keen to watch the same movie, share an album or a podcast, there is the option to connect two devices at the same time, enabling simultaneous audio playback.
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3.5mm audio connection to Bluetooth including portable gaming devices.” By using Bluetooth 5.0, the latest Roddy Philip, product development version of the technology, users also enjoy improved speed when streaming manager, said: “The main challenges were latency transmission - the time and a 10-metre range. it takes for data to travel across a “We designed the Wireless Flight network, pairing Adapter for all sorts priority and of travel, from the compatibility with frequent flyer on multiple airlines. business to a parent Bluetooth Through extensive on an annual family headphones can market research holiday,” said Joe improve streaming and many flights Aitken, marketing speeds, sound on varying airlines and communications taking into account director. “Frequent quality and range the ages of the flyers will love the planes, seat types, and positions adaptor’s build quality and threewe achieved results of which we’re year international warranty, parents incredibly proud.” will love the ability to pair multiple The adaptor can be paired with the headphones, and long-haul travellers brand's own wireless noise insulating will love the 16-hour battery life. headphones to further enhance the “The flight adaptor can also be passenger experience. rha-audio.com • used to convert any device with a
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