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Adjust Noise-Cancelation Intensity Via Libratone Q Adapt Earbuds

The Q Adapt In-Ear earbuds also plug into Apple's Lightning port.

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Apple is still a week away from unveiling what might be an iPhone without the headphone jack, but one audio manufacturer is getting a jump on the possible reveal.

Speaker maker Libratore today introduced the Q Adapt In-Ear earbuds, which plug into Apple's Lightning port. They also come with four levels of active noise cancellation, allowing users to select exactly how much of the outside world to let in—none at all on a bustling train or enough to remain aware while crossing a busy street.

Use the four-button Combox attached to the headphone's fabric-covered cable to turn the volume up or down; toggle between play/pause, skip/back, take/end call, and Siri; and adjust noise cancellation.

Available soon via Libratone, the $179 earbuds come in four colors—nude, white, black, rose pink—and three sizes via interchangeable rubber earpieces. They're expected to ship to customers early next month ahead of Libratone's Q Adapt On-Ear Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones, set for an early October launch.

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