Nokia has teamed up with Zound Industries' Coloud brand to create a range of "high quality, yet affordable" headsets. The Boom (over the head cups), Knock (over the head cups, lighter version), and Pop (in ear) headsets will be available in the standard Nokia yellow, red, and cyan colours and arrive in shops in September at a cost of €27, €22, and €18 respectively.

With this collaboration Nokia is seeking to provide a more affordable alternative to the headphones it co-bands with Monster (e.g. Nokia Purity HD and Nokia Purity Pro Wireless), while providing a superior audio experience to the standard in-box headset (e.g. WH-208). It also gains some cross-marketing potential by using the Colouder brand.

All of the headphones have two of Coloud's signature features: Zound Lasso for tangle free cables and the three click microphone:

Zound Lasso

The patent-pending Zound Lasso, together with the flat cable, is the solution for a tangle-free life. The pliable plug bends 180 degrees to hold your cable in place when you aren’t using your headphones, and its angled design protects against breakage at the connection point. Just wrap the flat cable around the Zound Lasso and secure it with the pliable angled plug.

3 click microphone:

Because most music players today are also cellphones, we’ve built a microphone and remote onto the flat cable made from TPE on all Coloud Headphones – a feature that’s handy in the real world. This means you can pick up and answer calls with your headphones, as well as forward and rewind your music using the 3 Click Microphone.

Boom (WH-530)

The Boom headset is an over the head style that is designed to isolate noises from the outside world, thanks to it "closed construction". They are the highest end of the Coloud products, but still remain very affordable. The headset is 160 x 145 mm in size and weighs 132g.

 

Coloud headphone description:

The Boom is a rough and ready headphone designed to deliver your daily dose of music. Outside noise stays out thanks to the Boom’s closed construction, while minimal parts mean less weight on your head. The Boom’s sturdy frame is crafted to withstand the pressures of everyday listening and the Zound Lasso, together with the flat cable, protects against tangles for hassle-free transport.

Knock (WH-520)

The Knock headset has the same over the head style as the Boom, but it's a lighter construction and has a smaller, unpadded, head band. It described as having a more minimalist style, although the reality is this is headset that cut down on the size and weight in order to meet a relatively low price point. The headset is 160 x 140 mm in size and weighs 78g.

Coloud headphone description:

With a robust and streamlined design, Knock is ergonomically designed to provide non-stop comfort. It’s an ultra lightweight headphone that’s strong enough to withstand the pressures of everyday listening. It delivers a sound that is clear and distinct, and comes with the patent-pending Zound Lasso that holds the flat cable in place, so that your cord won’t get tangled during transport.

Pop (WH-510)

The Pop headset is an in ear style, similar to the headset that comes with all Nokia Lumia devices. However, they offer higher quality sound and a more comfortable fit (three sizes of ear bud included). The headset weighs 16g.

Coloud headphone description:

The Pop is a highly durable headphone that’s perfect to bring with you wherever you go. With a direct sound and powerful bass, the Pop eliminates any audio pollution around you, allowing you to focus on your music. The angled ear buds are ergonomically designed to give you a better in-ear fit, and comes with S, M and L replacement caps so that they always sit securely in your ears. Together with the Pop’s flat cable, the Zound Lasso is our solution for a tangle-free life.