Sony Headphone (IFA 2017)


Sony at the IFA 2017 announced a range of headphones that includes headband style WH-1000XM2, the behind-the-neck style WI-1000X, and the truly wireless WF-1000X earbuds with noise-cancellation technology and world’s first Adaptive Sound Control feature, which recognize the user’s actions and automatically switch the noise cancellation feature on or off, in accordance with the usage situation.

Sony WF-1000X earbuds highlights and specifications
  •          Digital Noise Cancelling lets you listen without distractions
  •          Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control 
  •          Ambient Sound mode lets you hear essential sounds
  •          6mm (Dome Type) drivers inside compact headphones that sit comfortably and securely in your ears offering fine sound
  •          Automatically turns on and off to save battery when not in use.
  •          Weight: 6.8g (Headset) / Approx. 70g (Charging case)
  •          Bluetooth 4.1, NFC (Case)
  •          Long Hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L X2)
  •          9 hours of battery life, with 3 hours of music playback 


Sony WI-1000X Behind-the-neck headphones highlights and specifications
  •          Digital Noise Cancelling with Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing lets you hear what you want
  •          Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control 
  •          High-quality audio with DSEE HX, S-Master HX and LDAC
  •          Hands-free calling with vibration notification
  •          Sound Position Control 
  •          Weight: 71 g (main unit approx. 61 g)
  •          Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, support for wired High-Resolution listening 
  •          Battery life of up to 10 hours (NC ON), maximum 13 hours (NC OFF)


Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones highlights and specifications
  •          Digital Noise Cancelling lets you listen without distractions
  •          Personal Noise Cancelling Optimizing 
  •          Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control 
  •          High-quality audio with DSEE HX, S-Master HX and LDAC
  •          Change the track, turn the volume up or down and take or make calls by tapping or swiping the panel, Hands-free calling with a double tap
  •          40mm, dome type (CCAW Voice Coil) driver
  •          Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, Wired for High-Resolution Audio listening
  •          Battery life of up to 30 hours (NC ON), maximum 38 hours (NC OFF)



The Sony WF-1000X earbuds costs US$ 199.99, Sony WI-1000X is priced at US$ 299.99 and the Sony WH-1000XM2 is priced at US$ 349.99. All these come in Black and Gold colors and will go on sale in September.