I'm not a fan of sunglasses. But after seeing "Zungle Panther" I kind of can’t resist to have one , although Zungle Panther’s idea is nothing new but modified. We’ve seen physical speakers built into sunglasses before, including in the Oakley Thumps from 2005. You can say it's a good idea come with a bad name "Zungle Panther". A black Panther lives in the jungle with silent but this "Zungle panther" just break your silence with built-in bone conduction speakers and mic.
I think you already know about this product via various social media and other marketing policies of the manufacturer. If you not then listen-up. Zungle Inc. is a sunglass manufacturer that recently (2016) released a product called the Zungle Panther. Those sunglasses come with bone conduction speakers. These unique speakers deliver sound into your skull through vibrations. You can clearly hear music when wearing the sunglasses – even though there’s absolutely nothing in your ears. It's currently on Kickstarter, and has already reached well over double its funding goal.
Why "Zungle panther"?
The Panther has everything you'd expect from a pair of wireless headphones. There's Bluetooth audio playback, hands-free calling with a built-in mic and audio controls by way of a jog dial. Because the headphones use bone-conduction to transmit audio, they also free up your ears to hear everything your environment has to offer. If I describe all these things you will get bored. So, if you are interested you can find all these feature description in their website.
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| Inside of Zungle Panther |
- Safe listening with open-ear solution
- Superior sound comparable to normal earphones
- Freedom from wires – Wireless Bluetooth
- Phone calls with a built-in mic
- Touchpad Control
- Hidden USB port
- Compatibility to any device
- Replaceable lenses
- Waterproof
- Super light
Zungle Panther Pricing:
- Basic Pack (1 Pair in Any Color): $109
- Double Pack (2 Pairs in Any Colors): $198
- Triple Pack (3 Pairs in Any Colors): $285
- Penta Pack (5 Pairs in Any Colors): $450
- Deca Pack (10 Pairs in Any Colors): $850
- Mega Pack (100 Pairs in Any Colors): $8,000
On Kickstarter, the Super Earlybird and Earlybird packages have both sold out already. Zungle claims the final retail price will be $150. The sunglasses can be shipped anywhere in the world.
Drawbacks:
Like similar headsets, battery life for the Panther isn't fantastic compared to regular 'phones. You'll get around four hours of music playback from the sunglasses before you need to plug them in for an hour to get back to full charge.
Finally....
Zungle did a fantastic job at designing a lightweight pair of high-tech sunglasses without sacrificing the cool-factor. As much as people want the latest and greatest technology, there’s a tendency to overlook innovative gear that makes people look ridiculous. The Panther shades look like a modern version of the Wayfarer and can be personalized with five different color options. You can even customize them further with Oakley Frogskin lenses. The Zungle Panther comes with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty and a seven-day no-questions-asked return policy.
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