Sony at the IFA
announced WH-1000XM3 in
the 1000X series of wireless noise cancelling headphones with new HD Noise
Cancelling Processor QN1 that promises four times greater performance to cancel
mid to high-range noise such as street noise and human voices. The high
quality internal headphone amp for the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1
realizes stunning high sound quality. The WF-SP900 truly
wireless sports headphones is water-proof and dust-proof and has internal
memory to play music without a smartphone.
It also introduced
DMP-Z1 digital music player with high-output analog amplifier and the IER-Z1R
in-ear stereo headphones with frequency response of up to 100 kHz playback.
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones highlights and specifications
- HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1
lets you listen without distractions
- Unique automatic personal NC, and
Atmospheric Pressure optimisation
- Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound
Control automatically adjusts ambient sound to your activity
- High-quality audio with DSEE 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 4.2, NFC, Wired for
High-Resolution Audio listening
- Battery life of up to 30 hours (NC
ON), maximum 38 hours (NC OFF)
Sony WF-SP900 earbuds highlights and specifications
- Digital Noise Cancelling lets you
listen without distractions
- 4GB of on-board storage
- Ambient Sound mode lets you hear
essential sounds
- Balanced Armature drivers
- Automatically turns on and off to
save battery when not in use.
- Weight: 7.3g x 2 (Headset) /
Approx. 75g (Charging case)
- Bluetooth 4.0, NFC (Case)
- Earbuds: Hybrid silicone rubber
earbuds (1set) , Swimming Earbuds (1 set)
- 6 Hours (Ambient sound mode OFF)
internal memory playback, Up to 12 hours for Bluetooth connection and
21 hours for on-board storage with charging case
Sony IER-Z1R Signature Series In-ear
Headphones highlights
- Optimised for High-Resolution Audio
reproduction
- HD hybrid driver system (2
dynamic/1 Balanced Armature)
- Refined-phase structure for
extensive sound
- 4.4mm balanced, and conventional
3.5mm, connection cables supplied
- Magnesium alloy diaphragm dynamic
driver and Magnesium alloy diaphragm Balanced Armature (BA) driver
- Housing shape designed for comfort
and includes pre-formed ear hanger and large variety of ear buds for
optimum fit
- Zirconium alloy outer housing with
Perlage pattern face plate
- Meticulously crafted and designed
in Japan using superior materials to create an audio masterpiece
Sony DMP-Z1 Signature Series Digital Music Player
- Delivering exceptional sound
quality with High-Resolution Audio. Compatible for DSD Native up to 11.2
MHz for both balance and single end
- Digital Music Player with
integrated battery and high quality headphone amp.
- ‘Stationary class’ sound quality
and headphone power output, gold plated rotary volume control customised
for Sony with dual DAC and analogue amp
- Independent battery power system
powered by five battery cells
- H-shaped aluminium chassis and
optimised audio circuit design
- 256GB built-in storage with dual
micro SD slots
Pricing and availability
- Sony WH-1000XM3 comes in Black and
Silver colors, is priced at £ 330/ € 389 and will be available in Ireland
from September
- Sony WF-SP900 comes in Yellow,
White and Black colors, is priced at £ 250 and will be available in Ireland
from the beginning of November 2018
- Sony IER-Z1R will be priced at
approximately £ 2,000 (US$ 2600)
- Sony DMP-Z1 will be priced at
approximately £ 8,000 (US$ 10,390)
