Parrot Zik Wireless Headphones by Starck
Uniquely advanced wireless.
- Active noise cancellation
- Innovative touch-sensitive control
- Head-detection sensor starts and pauses music
- Specialized sound via “Parrot Concert Hall Effect”
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Parrot hands-free calling expertise
- Free app to control music wirelessly
Features
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Hear all your music and calls wirelessly with superb audio.
Parrot, along with world-renowned French designer Phillipe Starck, have collaborated once again to create Zik wireless headphones. Integrating touch control, advanced technology and sleek design, they deliver superb sound and comfort.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Four active microphones (two internal and two external) make this patented Parrot technology one of the best in its class in ANC. It provides up to 98% reduction, eliminating nearly all external sound.
Innovative Interface
An ultra-intuitive touch sensitive panel located on the right ear cup gives you easy control. When you're listening via Bluetooth, simply swipe up and down to increase and decrease volume, and forward and back to conveniently skip tracks. Also, a head-detection sensor automatically senses when you're wearing the headphones and when you're not. When you put the headphones around your neck, the music pauses and your call is switched directly to your mobile device. When you put the headphones back on, your music resumes.
Unique listening quality
When using a standard headset, your right or left ear can only hear music coming from the right or left side of the headset. To recreate true-to-life sound, Parrot has developed a unique specialisation sound called the “Parrot Concert Hall” effect. So instead of hearing the music from the side, you feel as though the sound is coming from directly in front as if you were listening to a live concert.
Free yourself from wires
Listen to music or make crystal-clear calls seamlessly and wirelessly via Bluetooth. Choose to control your calls and music directly from your device manually or via voice recognition, earphone touch panel or from Parrot's free Audio Suite App on an iPhone. Bluetooth streaming is available with all Bluetooth-compatible devices.
Parrot hands-free calling
Originally designed for Parrot car systems, hands-free calling is now part of Zik. It's specifically engineered for crystal-clear conversation. Equipped with two directional microphones and a Jawbone Conductor, the Zik captures the vibration of the jawbone and merges it with the sound of your voice for reliable calls. Thanks to the embedded head detection sensor, if you receive a phone call while listening to your music, you can remove your headphones and your call will be automatically be switched to your smartphone.
Free downloadable app
The Parrot Audio Suite is a free app you can download from the App Store for your iPhone. It lets you control all of your music wirelessly. For instance, you can adjust your audio settings to explore your favourite customised sound and simulate a virtual music scene creating your desired sound depth. The app also notifies you whenever there's a new software version so you can download it instantly.
Highlights
- Active noise cancellation
- Innovative touch-sensitive control
- Head-detection sensor seamlessly plays music when headphones are over your ear or pauses it when they're around your neck
- Unique specialised sound through “Parrot Concert Hall Effect”
- Completely wireless, supports Bluetooth audio streaming
- Parrot hands-free calling expertise
- Downloadable free app to control your music wirelessly
- Rechargeable, removable Li-ion battery
Did You Notice?
Unique "Parrot Concert Hall" effect recreates true-to-life sound, so you feel as if you're at a live performance.
Technical Specs
General
- Other Features: Active Noise Cancelling,Stereo Bluetooth,Wireless
- Music Profile: Classical & Jazz,Hip Hop / R&B / Rap,Pop / Rock / Alternative / Country
- Inline Controls: Answer/End Call,Next Track,Previous Track,Volume
- Usage: DJ,Good for Children,Studio/Reference,Travel
Power
- Charging Options: USB
- Batteries: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Connections
- Bluetooth Compatiblity: Bluetooth 2.1
- Jack Type: Straight
Fit
- Open & Closed Back: Open
- Form Factor: Over Ear
Driver
- Frequency Response: 10 - 20,000 Hz
- Impedance: 32 Ohms
- THD: < 0.1% at 1khz, 90 dBspl
- Driver Type: Diaphragm
- Driver Size: 40 mm
- Sound Pressure Level: 110 dB per volt to 1kHz
Dimension
- Cable Length: 130 cm
Compatibility
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iPhone 4S
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iPhone 4
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iPod touch
4th generation -
iPod touch
3rd generation -
iPad
1st generation -
iPad 2
2nd generation -
iPad
3rd generation
What's in the Box?
- Parrot Zik Wireless Headphones by Starck
- Inline cable (3.5 mm)
- Micro USB cable
- Protective pouch
- Quick start guide
- Li-ion battery (800 mAh)
Non-Apple Branded products / Third Party Products
- Note: Apple's One Year Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Non-Apple branded products may have the benefit of a manufacturer's warranty provided by the product manufacturer - Please see your product box and literature for details. Rights under the product manufacturer's warranty are in addition, and not instead of, any rights that you have under consumer protection laws.
Part Number
- UPC or EAN No.: 3520410012310
- Mfr. Part Number: PF560000
Most Useful Reviews
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Works best with iPhone
- Written by Gaberiel K from Byron
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Like being different
- Written by Marcus C from new york
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Great Headphones!
- Written by Mark D from Lakeland
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Most Recent Reviews
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just buy them
- Written by Roger B from Naperville
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If these were 200.00 they would be acceptable.
- Written by Nikhil L from EAGLEVILLE
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Awesome
- Written by GUILLERMO M from Windermere
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Most Interesting
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Is it compatible to iPod Classic?
- Asked by Angie C from Peoria
- 3/04/2013
Answer
You can use the standard wired phono-jack connector to an iPod or any other audio device. You will not of course have the ability to change tracks or volume with the touch control. You will not have the equalizer or concert hall effects unless the Zik is ALSO connected wirelessly to an iPhone with the Parrot app. And of course you will not be wireless. …More
- Answered by David B from Fairbanks
- 5/04/2013
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Is it compatible with the iPhone 5?
- Asked by Miguel M from Brooklyn
- 10/02/2013
Answer
Yes the Zik is compatible with iP5 - once you do the firmware update for new iOS.
My use of Zik with my iPhone 5 is the following:
Once you tie the Zik to iPhone 5 via Bluetooth,
* You can control the Zik with Parrot's controller app (noise cancellation, equalizer, concert hall effects, and set whether noise cancellation is active during phone call by default).
* You can use the (Apple) phone and music player with Zik by choosing the Zik as the audio device in those apps; phone offers on-screen audio option, music player uses the same interface you use for AirPlay to choose output).
* if you listening, incoming phone call can be answered with tap or refused. (My experience is that callers prefer me to raise the volume somewhat in order to hear me well).
* Many other apps will also use the Zik for audio output, even those that may not offer a GUI interface to switch the audio output (that is, they will rely on your having set the audio output in phone, music, Pandora, or some other app). …More- Answered by David B from Fairbanks
- 12/02/2013
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Answer
Yes, you can use wireless bluetooth headphones with the mini just the same as you can with the iPhone and regular iPad. …More
- Answered by Amit T from San Francisco
- 2/02/2013
Recently Answered
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Are Ziks compatible with Siri, in the sense that asking Siri to play music will result in this music playing on the Ziks?
- Asked by Dan W from Pittsford
- 3/02/2013
Answer
Dan,
Yes, you can instruct Siri to play music, in my case from IPad3. If you are listening to music already and want a new song, you can instruct Siri accordingly and you will hear your new selection on the Ziks.
However, Siri went into my contacts to search for the artist in one instance. No harm though after I restated the request. The Ziks and the iPad are a phenomenal combo!
Roger …More- Answered by Roger P A from Avon
- 6/02/2013
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Is it possible to order a spare battery?
- Asked by Ken W from Woodside
- 15/07/2012
Best Answer
I asked the same question of the manufacturer and this is the response as of 22 July 2012.
Replacement Zik batteries will be available to purchase from Parrot Shopping in the next few days. …More- Answered by Marcus C from New York
- 25/07/2012
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WOULD THESE HEADPHONES WORK WITH MAC DESK TOP? I USE A PROGRAM CALLED BIS DIGITAL PLAYER.
- Asked by Sharon M from Jonesboro
- 15/11/2012
