Sony introduces the world’s first wireless headset with digital 9.1-channel surround system. They offer high quality surround sound in HD thanks to the HDMI connection with various modes for cinema, game and voice. ” A theater-quality sound in your living room ” is how Sony unveils new MDR-HW700DS wireless headphones the first in the world, according to the manufacturer, with 9.1-channel digital surround system.
To give more depth to the system, you can choose between different effect modes that allow you to optimize quality based on what you listen to. Among the preset modes are Cinema, Game and Voice.
Digital wireless transmission (dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) allows you to move freely and eliminate any noise or interference from other devices nearby and enjoy to surround sound multi-channel uncompressed.
Called Virtual Phones Technology (VPT) reproduces the sound level of multi-channel speakers, creating an acoustic space enveloping. In addition to the 5.1-channel surround speakers, to signal the surround back speakers (2 channels) and the front speakers positioned at the top (2 channels) that allow you to recreate the effect of a 9.1 surround system. Sony unveils the MDR-HW700DS designed for comfort in use longer, thanks to bearings that relieve the pressure on the ears. The 50 mm driver according to the manufacturer offer deep, powerful bass.
The headphones can be used continuously for 12 hours, thanks to a long-life battery and fast recharge. Among the other notable, features indicate compatibility with the Sony 4K technology: wireless headphones and digital surround-sound system allow you to fully enjoy the audio content in native 4K while the video signal is routed without loss of quality to a TV or 4K projector.
In the new series of headphones are the Sony MDR-HW300K, with uncompressed digital wireless transmission and even the entry-level model wireless MDR-RF811RK, with a battery life of 28 hours declared to be hours. Sales prices have not yet been disclosed.