It featured the same six hours of battery life and the rechargeable lithium battery system as the original. Additionally, the Oakley Thump 1.
However, with the Thump 1. This time was the peak of the storage wars, with new hard drives and flash storage doubling almost every year, brands needed to keep pace. The Thump 1. The Thump 2.
This clearly was an appeal to the broader market with the ever-popular Gascan frame. Similar to the 1. The sunglasses still featured the same 6-hour battery life and core technology. However, it did add a battery level indicator and 3 point hinged arms for the earbuds that fold up and out of the way when not in use.
The pair received a positive reception with initial users enjoying the Gascan design and reporting that the hinges on the earbud arms significantly improved terms of comfort and range of adjustability. Though the Thump experiment was only two years old, brought the Oakley Thump Pro, iteration number four. This Thump Pro goes back to the O Matter half-frame while keeping the rectangular wrap shape of the Thump 2. The Oakley Thump Pro also keeps the sleeker design of the 2.
Despite going back to the half-frame, Oakley did decide against returning to the flip-up lens. It also keeps the hinged earbud arm and adds extra maneuverability to the earbuds for a better fit.
They also added compatibility with digital content platforms like iTunes with some caveats , WinAmp, and Audible. This made syncing and downloading songs much easier compared to earlier versions.
Overall the Oakley Thump Pro sunglasses were marketed for athletes. The pair seemed to retrace the brands routes after the lifestyle inspired Thump 2. Finally, in , the Oakley Split Thump sunglasses were released. These would become the last iteration of the Thump family. The design reverted back to the O matter the full-frame design, with similar curves to the Oakley Hijinx sunglasses.
But once again Oakley was marketing the Thump as an everyday lifestyle pair. However, the big difference with the Split Thump sunglasses was the ability to remove the speakers. Additionally on the technology, the Oakley Split Thump offers up to 2 GB of song space songs , playlist capability, digital music platform compatibility, increased battery life for seven hours of playback, and the same great sound users report in all the models. Ultimately this pair would mark the end of the Thump line.
By , the Apple iPod had begun to dominate the market and the writing was on the wall. As Oakley was winding down the Thump line, they were still producing similar Bluetooth wearables with the O Rokr and Razrwire lines.
Still, the Thump family will live on in history as an epic pair of sunglasses and the first mainstream wearables on the market! Yes, Oakley Thump Replacement lenses are available from several aftermarket retailers. But, since this frame is discontinued Oakley no longer sells replacement lenses.
Check our our Oakley Replacement Lens guide for a complete comparison of your options! Oakley Thump sunglasses are no longer sold by Oakley after the Split Thump was discontinued. Be sure to also check out our guide to buying rare and discontinued Oakleys for more information! Prices for Thumps range wildly based on the model and condition. New and like new pairs with all the original parts will sell for several hundred dollars. But older used pairs, which may or may not have working electronics often sell cheaper.
Everyone wanted to try them out, even a few curious passersby. Sound from the adjustable earbuds was open and clear, never tinny or thin - much better than you tend to get with portables, even the iPod.
The battery is clocked at 6 hours, which I found about right. As we were chowing down some hot wings, one of my buddies asked how much Thump costs. When I told him it was half a grand, he nearly choked on his drumstick. Still, these are definitely some very slick sunglasses, and the megs put them on par with current flash players like the iPod shuffle.
True, you could get five shuffles for the same price, but would those suit your needs? If headphone cords are the bane of your existence and you listen to a lot of music outside, then slip on these sporty shades and get Thumping.
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