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Sony unveils new members of the EXTRA BASS series

by Vyncent ChanJanuary 19, 2017
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Sony has unveiled a slew of new products in the EXTRA BASS lineup, designed to deliver the heavy-hitting bass for maximum enjoyment of today’s popular music. The new lineup enhances the intensity of deep bass notes and premium sound quality, irregardless of where they are.

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The first of the new members are a series of new wireless speakers, the SRS-XB40, SRS-XB30 and SRS-XB20. The speakers feature multitude of lighting options to enhance the mood according to the type of music playing. Using the wireless party chain feature, speakers can also be synchronized to deliver great sound and lighting effects. Using two of the same speakers can allow you to take advantage of stereo sound with each speaker delivering one of the audio channels. Using the SongPal app, you can start music playback, toggle the lighting, add a speaker into the party chain and more. The SRS-XB40 and SRS-XB30 can also double as portable chargers if your smartphone is running low on battery.

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The SRS-XB10 is yet another wireless speaker, but it is also not just another wireless speaker. It is insanely portable at 91mm by 75mm. Don’t let its size fool you though as it can deliver incredible loudness and punchy bass, true to its status as a member of the EXTRA BASS family. With a 16 hour battery life, it will power any party all night long and well into the next day. Just like the prior trio of wireless speakers, the XB10 is also rated IPX5 for water-resistance, making pool parties a non-issue. The XB10 can also be paired with another XB10 for stereo sound.

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If you prefer to keep your music to yourself, Sony have got you covered as well. The MDR-XB950N1 and MDR-XB950B1 EXTRA BASS Wireless Headphones deliver enhanced bass response right to your ears, with the XB950N1 having added noise cancelling so you can enjoy your thumping bass peacefully in noisier environments. Both headphones feature Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX and AAC codec support and simplified pairing with NFC. The noise cancelling XB950N1 is rated to deliver 22 hours of music while the XB950B1 promises to provide 18 hours of non-stop good sound. If you run out of battery, fret not as you can continue listening to your music with the supplied cable.

The MDR-XB550AP EXTRA BASS wired on-ear headphones with its specially designed ear cups and 30mm drivers deliver powerful, deep, bass punches. The drivers have an exceptional low-end frequency response, starting from 5 Hz, and ranging all the way up to 22 000 Hz. It will be available in black, red, blue, green, and white.

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For the sportier ones, the MDR-XB510AS EXTRA BASS in-ear sports earphones will deliver powerful bass to keep you pumped while you push your body to its limits and beyond. Ths easy to wear style with arc supporter provides a secure fit for active users, and coupled with the IPX5/7 water-proof design, you can wear them during a jog in the rain without worries, provided your smartphone is water-resistant too.

We have yet to receive news of availability in Malaysia, but we will be sure to update when we have new information.

About The Author
Vyncent Chan
Technology enthusiast, casual gamer, pharmacy graduate. Strongly opposes proprietary standards and always on the look out for incredible bang-for-buck.

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