Sony's New Wireless Bluetooth® Headphones Deliver Ultimate On-the-Go Listening Experience

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Feb 23, 2015, 09:05 ET

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sony Electronics announced four new wireless Bluetooth headphones – the MDR-ZX770BN, MDR-ZX770BT, MDR-ZX330BT and MDR-AS600BT – all designed to provide consumers with superb sound, the freedom to listen wirelessly and a comfortable design. Whether traveling, commuting or at the gym working out, Sony's new line of headphones will deliver the best portable music experience.

MDR-ZX770BN Bluetooth and Noise Canceling Headphones
Available March 2015 for $229.99

The MDR-ZX770BN offers a convenient, multi-function design for flexible listening with Bluetooth and, ideal for the avid traveler, the MDR-ZX770BN has noise canceling features that can reduce unwanted ambient noise. Additionally, with hands-free calling users can take and place calls at the touch of a button, as well as to be used as wired headphones.

Enjoy simplified Bluetooth connectivity and audio streaming with One-touch Near Field Communications (NFC) technology, and aptX® support¹ to ensure high sound quality when streaming music wirelessly, as well as an internal, rechargeable battery that delivers up to 13 hours of continuous, wireless music playback. Additionally, with wired capabilities these can be used if the battery runs out. These headphones were designed with an emphasis on music, providing beat response control that delivers accurate bass response, with 40MM driver units in a comfortable around-the-ear style, providing a long lasting music listening experience. The MDR-ZX770BN will be available in black and blue.

MDR-ZX770BT Bluetooth Headphones
Available March 2015 for $149.99

Popular music enthusiasts can envelop themselves in rich, balanced sound and tight bass with the new MDR-ZX770BT. Featuring simplified Bluetooth connectivity, convenient one-touch listening technology built-in and aptX® Codec support, the MDR-ZX770BT provides high sound quality for wireless music streaming. The built-in microphone offers hands-free calling functionality, and the rechargeable battery provides up to 17 hours of music playback². These lightweight headphones combine a comfortable, swiveling, around-the-ear style for long-term listening comfort and a comprehensive, acoustic seal. When the listening experience is over, the ear cups swivel and fold flat so users can easily put them in a backpack, gym bag, etc. The MDR-ZX770BT will be available in black and blue.

MDR-ZX330BT Bluetooth Headphones
Available March 2015 for $99.99

Compact and lightweight, the MDR-ZX330BT headphones deliver a wireless music streaming experience at an affordable price. With NFC, users can easily connect their headphones to another device by simply tapping them together. The ZX330BT also offer convenient hands-free calling with the built-in microphone, and allow users to return to music playback once a call is completed. The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 30 hours of continuous, wireless music playback⁴, and the lightweight swivel on-ear design for easy portability, provides long-lasting comfort for listening to your favorite tracks for hours on end.

MDR-AS600BT Active Sports Wireless Earphones
Available March 2015 for $99.99

Ideal for an active sports lifestyle, the MDR-AS600BT earphones combine Bluetooth wireless audio streaming and NFC technology in a comfortable, water resistant design³, allowing users to sweat to the max without damaging the headphones. For a comfortable, precise and secure fit, the MDR-AS600BT comes with a variety of hybrid silicone earbuds and arc supporters.

A simple one-button control allows users to operate all basic controls including play, pause, select a track, adjust volume or even make/receive phone calls, all via the same multi-function button. The internal lithium-ion battery delivers up to 8.5 hours of continuous music playback⁴ and is easy to charge thanks to the supplied USB cable. The AS600BT wireless earphones will be available in both black and orange.

For more information, please visit www.sony.com/news.

¹ Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices may vary.
² Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions and usage.
³ The water resistance specifications of this unit are equivalent to IPX4 and the unit cannot be used in water.
⁴ Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions and usage.

Model Name	MDR-ZX770BN	MDR-ZX770BT	MDR-ZX330BT	MDR-AS600BT



Headphone Type	Closed Dynamic, Around-ear type	Closed Dynamic, Around-ear type	Closed Dynamic, On-ear type	Closed Dynamic, In-ear type
Driver Unit	40 mm, Dome type	40 mm, Dome type	30 mm, Dome type	9 mm, Dome type
Battery Charge Time	Approx. 2.5 Hours (Full Charge)	Approx. 2.5 Hours (Full charge)	Approx. 4 Hours (Full charge)	Approx. 2.5 Hours (Full charge)
Battery Life(continuous music playback time)	Max. 13 Hours(BT ON/NC ON)	Max. 17 Hours	Max. 30 Hours	Max. 8.5 Hours
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Effective Range	Line of sight approx.30ft (10m)	Line of sight approx.30ft (10m)	Line of sight approx.30ft (10m)	Line of sight approx.30ft (10m)
Supported Audio Formats	SBC,AAC,apt-X®	SBC,AAC,apt-X®	SBC,AAC	SBC,AAC
Passive operation	Yes (supplied headphone cable)	No	No	No
Water resistance performance	-	-	-	IPX4
Volume Control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Weights	Approx 245g	Approx. 240g	Approx. 150g	Approx. 21g
Supplied Accessories	Micro-USB cable (approx. 50 cm) (1) Headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m) (1) Carrying pouch (1)	Micro-USB cable (approx. 50 cm) (1)	Micro-USB cable (approx. 50 cm) (1)	Micro-USB cable (approx. 50 cm) (1) Long Hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS/S/M/L 2 each) Arc supporters (S/M/L 2 each)