Sony Introduces 9.1ch digital Surround Wireless Headphones
Sony's new MDR-HW700DS digital surround wireless headphones are coming this month, promising to offer you a cinematic sound experience in the comfort of your home.
Adding more depth to the 9.1ch digital surround headphones is a choice of sound effect modes for movies, gaming or news- and talk shows. For instance, the new "Cinema" mode recreates a feeling of being at the cinema. And you can also enjoy detailed uncompressed multi-channel surround sound via the digital wireless transmission that eliminates noise and interference from other devices in the home.
Exclusive to Sony, Virtualphones Technology (VPT) reproduces the soundstage of multi-channel speakers to create an acoustic space with authentic surround sound. In addition to the 5.1ch surround speaker, surround-back (2ch) and front-high speakers (2ch) create a 9.1ch surround sound.
An HDMI connection supports uncompressed audio transmission. And by using a dual band connection (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Sony says that smooth wireless transmission without any disruptions is ensured.
The MDR-HW700DS is crafted for a comfortable fit over long periods of use with the pressure-relieving ear cushions. The headphones feature 50mm driver units and have a battery-life of up to 12h. In addition, the MDR-HW700DS allows native 4K video content to be passed through in its original quality to a 4K TV or projector.
Sony's new Home Wireless Headphones range also includes the MDR-HW300K with uncompressed digital-wireless transmission as well as the MDR-RF811RK entry-level wireless headphones with 28h battery life.
The new, MDR-HW700DS, MDR-HW300K and MDR-RF811RK wireless headphones systems are available now.
MDR-HW700DS |
MDR-HW300K |
MDR-RF811RK |
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Driver Unit |
50mm (Dome Type) |
40mm (Dome Type) |
40mm (Dome Type) |
Frequency Response |
5-25,000Hz |
10Hz-22,000Hz |
20Hz- 20,000Hz |
Surround Effect |
OFF |
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CINEMA |
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GAME |
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VOICE (STEREO) |
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Decoding Format |
Dolby TrueHD, DTS, Linear PCM 2ch/5.1ch/7.1ch, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital , DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Express, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 |
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- |
Carrier Frequency |
2.4GHz band (2412MHz/2438MHz/2464MHz) |
2.406GHz-2.478GHz |
FM stereo |
5.2GHz band (5180MHz/5210MHz/5240MHz) |
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5.8GHz band (5736MHz/5762MHz/5814MHz) |
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Signal Reception Distance |
Approx. 30m |
Approx. 30m |
Approx. 100m |
Audio Input(s) |
HDMI Input x3 |
Analog (Stereo mini plug) |
Analog (Stereo mini plug) |
Optical Digital Input (rectangular type) x1 |
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Analog Input Pin jack (L/R) x1 |
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Weights (Approx.) |
Digital surround processor: 430g |
Transmitter: 70g |
Transmitter: 37 g |
Headphones:320g (incl battery) |
Headphones:190g (incl battery) |
Headphones :270g (incl. battery) |
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Dimension (Approx.) |
220 X 32 X 157mm |
75 x 18 x 75mm |
108 x 128 x 108 mm |
Battery charge time and life (fully charged) |
3 Hours charge -12 hours life |
3 Hours charge - 10 hours life |
16 Hours charge -13 hours life |
Battery Charge Method |
USB charging |
USB charging |
Supplied cable |
Supplied accessories |
AC Adaptor x1 |
AC Adaptor x1 |
AC adaptor x1 |
USB Cable x1 |
Connection Cable x1 |
Rechargeable nickel-metal |
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Optical cable x1 |
USB Cable x1 |
hybrid battery x1 |