Designed for the sounds of today

Premium MDR-1 range of headphones developed in unique creative partnership with Sony Music Entertainment

  

Ultimate sound quality, comfort wear and design are beautifully harmonised in the new MDR-1 range of premiumheadphone from Sony.

The pinnacle of over fifty years of design innovation by Sony, the ground-breaking MDR-1 range is the result of unique creative partnership with Sony Music Entertainment.

Available in standard, digital noise cancelling and Bluetooth® wireless versions, the new headphones feature a closed-back design for maximum isolation and exceptional bass response.

The headphones have been created with leading music industry figures, whose knowledge of current trends has directly influenced the design of the MDR-1. In a unique collaboration with Sony Music artists, singer songwriter Katy B and dubstep supergroup Magnetic Man joined evaluation sessions with Mastering engineer Naweed Ahmed at Whitfield Mastering, one of London’s longest-established and most respected music studios.

During these sessions, collaborating artists and engineers identified the critical 30-40Hz sub-bass region that’s a signature of today’s music styles. This insight led to an enhanced Beat Response Control design. Air vents at the back of each driver unit have been enlarged for improved airflow with low-end sounds. This larger vent allows freer diaphragm movement particularly in bass frequency area. This permits a quicker, more ‘rhythmic’ low frequency response with improved transient characteristics – a must for bass-hungry music lovers everywhere. 


 

The standard MDR-1R features a specially-developed 40mm Liquid Crystal Polymer Film diaphragm. This innovative structure delivers the rigidity and lightness that’s essential for balanced, highly accurate reproduction of today’s up-front vocals and mid/high range sounds.

The MDR-1R also includes specially-engineered HD driver units that assure ultra-wideband audio performance extending from 4Hz to 80kHz – a match for today’s high resolution music sources. The high-compliance diaphragm and light-weight voice coil together assure quick responses for rich, powerful lows and extended highs. 

Long-term wear comfort is assured by pressure-relieving cushions. These provide a supportive, wrap-around feel plus a highly effective acoustic seal, further reinforcing the headphones’ powerful sub-bass reproduction. There’s also a unique hanger structure that moves the headphones’ housing axis inward for the ultimate in stable fit and comfort.

Every detail of the MDR-1R has been crafted for an immersive, uninterrupted music listening experience. Physical joints between earcups and headband are via smoothly-articulated silicone rings. This cuts mechanical noise for rattle-free enjoyment of the quietest, most detailed musical passages.

Painstaking attention to detail extends to the newly-developed cable. Featuring tiny grooved serrations on its surface, this innovative design cuts friction between cable surfaces and reduces the source of frustrating tangles.

The MDR-1RBT brings the same innovative sound processing technologies to music lovers who demand the freedom of clear, crystalline sound without wires. The headphones can be paired easily with smartphones or other Bluetooth®-enabled sources, and offers a lengthy 30 hrs battery stamina between charges.

One-touch function* makes it easy to enjoy music and photos across a range of NFC enabled devices from Sony. Just touch to instantly establish a wireless connection between devices, with no need for any Bluetooth or Wi-Fi set-up.

If you’re enjoying Music Unlimited through the speakers of your Xperia™ T or Xperia™ V Smartphone, just touch the MDR-1RBT with your phone and continue listening on headphones without interruption.

* One-touch Function by Sony incorporates Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.


 

Also available, the MDR-1RNC offers fully automatic ‘AI’ digital noise cancelling that delivers an even more immersive musical experience. Digital dual noise sensors – inside and outside the headphones housing – are teamed with twin digital noise cancelling software engines. Together, this combination reduces 99.7% of ambient noise.


 

With a generous battery life of 22 hrs between charges, the MDR-1RNC is perfect for long-distance travellers – or anyone who wants to immerse themselves in pure sound without distractions at home or in the office.

S-Master Digital Amplifier technology in MDR-1RBT and MDR-1RNC models assures ultra-detailed reproduction. Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement Engine in both headphones also improves frequency response with heavily-compressed audio sources.

The MDR-1R standard headphones, MDR-1RBT Bluetooth® wireless headphones and MDR-1RNC noise cancelling headphones from Sony are available from the beginning of October 2012.

* The Near Field Communication (NFC) Forum is a non-profit industry association that promotes the use of NFC.

Enjoy a real, deep bass performance – the all-new MDR-XB headphone range from Sony

Advanced Vibe Structure delivers bass sounds for a wide range of music styles and brings alive today’s music trends

· Feel the pulsing beauty of low-end bass sounds, with true detail for all types of music

· Enjoy a smooth balance of mid and high frequencies

· Take great sounds anywhere with a stylish foldaway design

Crafted for beautiful bass resonance

If you love music, chances are that a deep, characterful bass sound is important to your listening pleasure. It’s the frequency where we literally feel the sound – the bass pulse that sets the heart racing.

That’s why the MDR-XB headphone range is designed to deliver extra bass quality. The headphones are crafted to reproduce smooth, resonant low-end bass frequencies for whatever kind of tracks you want to enjoy.

Built for more dynamic sound

The secret behind the MDR-XB headphone range is its Advanced Vibe Structure. It’s an innovation built into the headphones that’s designed to reproduce punchy, accurate bass sounds, whether you’re listening to the newest sounds or older music styles.

Advanced Vibe Structure technology works by actively optimising acoustic capacity within the headphone ear-cup to deliver the most responsive bass frequencies. With this innovation, we’ve created a range of headphones that consistently delivers clear, solid and dynamic bass sound across every music genre.

Designed for listening in style

To fully immerse yourself in music, it’s important your headphones feel, sound and look great. This is the ethos behind the style of the MDR-XB headphones, redesigned and refined for modern lifestyles.

The new generation MDR-XB headphones are sleeker, slimmer and lighter, with a smooth swivel and foldaway action so they’re easy to store and carry. Whether you’re heading out to a club, listening on the train or relaxing on the sofa at home, MDR-XB headphones are crafted for comfort, performance and elegance.

Made to move

Run… swim… gym… get active with the waterproof new Walkman® W273 from Sony

 
(Photo credit: Camille Lacourt, 3 x Gold Medallist, European Swimming Championships, swimming with the Walkman NWZ- W273)

Ready for action? Soundtrack your next workout with the wearable, waterproof new Walkman® NWZ-W273 MP3 player from Sony.

Great for today’s active lifestyles, it’s the first ever Walkman® from Sony that resists water down to a depth of 2m (*1). Enjoy great sound quality that only Walkman® delivers while you’re swimming, in the gym or working up a serious sweat on the track.

With no wires to worry about, Walkman® won’t slow you down with dangling cables while you’re in the pool or moving to the music. You don’t even need to attach the all-in-one player to clothing or goggles. The stylish, ergonomic design features securely-fitting earphones with a selection of earbud sizes to choose from, for maximum comfort and confidence during perspiration-drenched workouts.

When you’re done, keep on listening during that post-exercise shower – or simply give Walkman® W273 a rinse in running water to keep things clean and fresh.

4GB memory gives plenty of space to load up with your favourite sounds. Compatibility with iTunes (*2) simplifies hassle-free transfer of all your favourite tracks and workout playlists.

New Walkman® W270 is big on stamina, too. A quick 3-minute charge – just long enough to slip into your gym kit – provides power for 60 minutes of listening time. A fully-charged battery gives up to 8 hours (*3) of uninterrupted listening, plenty for the longest workout.

The wearable, waterproof Walkman® W273 MP3 player from Sony is available across Europe from February 2013.

Notes to editors

*1 IPX8 rating
*2 iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
*3 Approximate figure with MP3 128 kbps

Sony Delivers Unparalleled Intense Aural Experience with New Range of Balanced Armature In-ear Headphones

Malaysia, 10 Febraury – Sony today introduces the Balanced Armature (BA) in-ear headphones – a range of 11 new high performance models featuring Sony’s new BA technology. By bringing together the best expertise and technologies across Sony, the micro-sized BA drivers are optimised for music enjoyment, giving users of the Sony Balanced Armature headphones a new high performance sound quality listening experience like no other.

Freely tuneable with the ability to combine full-range, woofer, tweeter and super woofer units, it offers a wider frequency range and a highly nuanced sound experience. Thanks to the driver’s micro-size construction and high sensitivity, Sony’s new Balanced Armature headphones are able to achieve high resolution sound, style comfort, sound isolation, and even waterproofing- all while producing great sound quality and significant performance advantages.

Quarter the size of a 13.5mm dynamic driver which has a similar level of sensitivity, compact and uniquely designed, Sony’s BA drivers are optimised for music enjoyment. With its sealed housing reducing the amount of ambient noise, the levels of sound leakage- both in and out of the ear, is significantly reduced in comparison to conventional dynamic drivers. A deeper and richer sound is produced, allowing for high-quality playback over a broader sound range across all models of the new Sony Balanced Armature headphones.

“With audiophiles and music lovers in general continually in pursuit of greater sound quality, the Sony Balanced Armature headphones offers a new holistic auditory experience,” said Mr. Masaki Matsumae, Deputy General Manager, Brand Activation Management, Sony Malaysia. “These new models will forever change the way one appreciates music by catering to their individual specific needs.”

High Quality Sound Models for Common Listening

Featuring the newly developed micro-sized BA driver units, the XBA-1, XBA-2, XBA-3 and XBA-4 headphones encompass one (full range), two (full range + woofer), three (full range + woofer + tweeter), and four (full range + woofer + tweeter + super woofer) BA driver units respectively – producing crystal clear sound reproduction and quality across the range of frequencies. The ability to combine woofer and tweeter drivers in addition to the standard full-range driver, would also greatly appeal to music lovers seeking an even more intensely satisfying listening experience, with bass and treble frequency ranges reproduced in even higher-fidelity. 

          

                          Frequency response of XBA-1                                  Frequency response of XBA-2

         

                          Frequency response of XBA-3                                  Frequency response of XBA-4

Snugly enclosed in a newly developed double layered housing, the high-quality magnesium inner housing for the XBA-2, XBA-3 and the XBA-4, along with the Liquid Crystal Polymer of the XBA-1, holds the BA driver units rigidly in place for smooth sound response, while the special ABS material outer housing prevents unwanted vibrations for crystal clear mid-high range audio reproduction.

In addition, the micro-sized BA drivers allow for ultimate in-ear fit and comfort, with a Noise Blocking Structure that prevents sound from leaking in or out for clearer sound quality. By attenuating ambient noise and sound leakage better than headphones with Dynamic drivers – a superior listening experience is produced, improving the rich and expressive overall sound quality which audiophiles crave for.

Offering even greater portability with added functionality, the XBA-1, XBA-2, XBA-3, XBA-4 also come in versions designated the “iP” series, which add the convenience to remotely control the functions of music players and Smartphones, and hands–free talk with Smartphones. When coupled with the included microphone, the iP series offers an immersive out-of-the-box listening experience in a minutely sized package.

Active Mobility (Waterproof Headphones)

Designed to closely match the contours of the ear, the XBA-S65 is Sony’s latest offering suitable for the sporty consumer looking for a quality audio accessory on-the-run. Washable and waterproof(waterproof standard IPX5 and IPX7), the XBA-S65 features a high sound transmission waterproof film coating, while the adjustable ear loop mechanism provides for secure, fitting comfort – all without sacrificing audio performance and maintaining top-notch sound quality.

                                

 Wireless Music on the Go (Wireless Bluetooth headsets)

Unique amongst wireless Bluetooth headsets, the XBA-BT75 is a simple and convenient wireless headset alternative – thanks to the micro-sized structures of the newly developed BA units, the battery and control IC chip were integrated in the headphones housing, enabling the removal of the battery and control box typically found in such units. The supplied carrying case even allows you to conveniently charge the headset on-the go.

For the Discerning Traveller (Digital Noise Cancelling headphones)

The XBA-NC85D features the world’s first box-free design and holds claim to being the smallest and lightest in-ear digital noise cancelling headphones around today. With a sleek, compact design made possible by the headphone’s micro-sized BA driver unit and power-saving integrated DNC processor, the XBA-NC85D features extra-long battery life of up to 20 hours. When coupled with the supplied portable compact USB charge adaptor, battery life will never be a concern of the frequent traveller ever again.

With the automatic Artificial Intelligence (AI) noise cancelling function based on intuitive background analysis of environmental noise, and overall ambient noise cancellation at 97.5%, the XBA-NC85D is truly the discerning audiophile’s companion of choice.

The XBA-1, XBA-2, XBA-3 and XBA-4 come supplied with hybrid silicone rubber ear buds available in four sizes for a secure and comfortable fit, along with uniquely designed noise isolation ear buds in three sizes. The XBA-BT75 comes supplied with hybrid silicone rubber ear buds available in three sizes, while the ear buds for the XBA-S65 come supplied in four sizes. The XBA-NC85D comes with noise isolation ear buds in three sizes. 

The new Sony Balanced Armature headphones will be available from all authorised Sony dealers from mid February 2012 onwards.

 

 

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[Caution about water resistance]

-Waterproof performance level rated IPX5 / IPX7.

-Do not immerse in water for a long time.

-Rinse and hand-wash

-Do not use sponge or detergent and do not rinse using high water pressure.

[About waterproof standard]

-IPX5: Functions after being showered from all directions.

-IPX7: Functions after being immersed 30 minutes in 1m deep water.

Under the Sony measurement standard