Japanese tech giant, Sony has introduced two brand new devices to the company’s Extra Bass series of audio products. These new devices are the wireless WH-XB900N headphones and the SRS-XB402M Bluetooth speaker.
Sony’s Extra Bass series is considered as a direct competitor to Beats, owing to their deeper, punchier sound signatures as well as a few new features.
The Sony WH-XB900N comprises of many features similar to the WH-1000MX3 when it comes to noise cancellation technology as well as Bluetooth connectivity. The new headphone comes with a battery life of up to 30 hours as well as a quick charging feature. Besides, the WH-XB900N comes with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa as well as Apple Siri support. There’s a custom button present on the headphones which activates a smart voice assistant as per your choice, when connected to a smartphone.
Coming to the SRS-XB402M, the Bluetooth speaker comes optimised for with Wi-Fi, Spotify Connect and Amazon Alexa compatibility. It comes with a broader sound-field as well as a hybrid-material edge to lessen distortion. The speaker also features a flashing strobe which syncs along the beat, for all those who love such things.
Notably, the WH-XB900N headphones would be available in Ireland at £269 and at £230 in the UK starting July. On the other hand, the SRS-XB402M Bluetooth speaker would be available in Ireland at £279 and at £250 in the UK from July.