Velodyne vLEVE Headphones Unveiled

Featuring Designer Interchangeable Skins, Headphones are Stylish, Sonically Sensational – and the Very Latest in Wearable Technology

What’s the sound of fashion forward?

In a word – according to audio pioneer Velodyne Acoustics (www.velodyne.com) – “vLeve.”

Velodyne’s on-ear vLeve headphones are available with designer skins that enable music lovers to engage in the art of personalization, matching the style to the sound. vLeve and its optional skins – 35 and counting – will be on display at 2014 International CES, under way from Jan. 7 through Jan. 10.

Designed by Marta Hall, international artist and Velodyne president, vLeve headphones are available in matte black and satin silver, and carry an MSRP of $219. Designer accessory skins – silicon-based and flexible, with clean snapping edges — start at $39. In addition to making a fashion statement, skins offer extra protection for headphones.

The look of Velodyne’s “v” series of headphones — a signature inverted teardrop with a slim, minimal profile – reflects Hall’s distinctive, stylish design. Bringing the creative spirit to Velodyne, Hall suggests that the skins are what wearable technology is all about.

“The Velodyne vLeve is ideal for those who value both high-quality sound and high style,” Hall said. “Our designer skins add a dramatic new dimension to the product – they’re a means for consumers to personalize their headphones while engaging with artists.”

Key vLeve features include:

• Outstanding, rich bass and sound quality
• Intuitive on-ear controls
• Collapsible design for compact storage and easy travel
• Stylish colors: matte black and satin silver
• Personalization, via Velodyne’s exclusive Accessory Designer Skins
• Additional accessories: four-foot, 3.5 mm (3/8-inch) audio cable with inline controls
• and carrying pouch

Velodyne vLeve headphones and skins are available at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Velodyne.com, and now, at 20 Airport Wireless and 15 Techshowcase stores located in 18 airports nationwide.

About Velodyne

Founded in 1983 and based in California’s Silicon Valley, Velodyne, Inc. is a diversified technology company known worldwide for its high-performance audio equipment and high-definition LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicle applications. The company is widely recognized as the leading manufacturer of high-performance, low distortion powered subwoofers and an expanding line of technically innovative in-ear and over-ear audio products with interchangeable custom-designed skins that enable audiophiles to personalize the look of their headphones. Velodyne products are available online at www.velodyne.com and from a select group of authorized dealers, custom installers and distributors worldwide. Since 2007, Velodyne’s LiDAR division has emerged as a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-definition LiDAR sensor technology used in a variety of commercial autonomous vehicle applications, including 3D mapping and surveying. For more information, visit www.velodynelidar.com.