Sony to release 4 new XBA headphones (Update)

When Sony announced the new A-Series, some of the images on the Sony website featured new XBA headphones, but of course Sony Europe would tell me which model they were.  But it appears Sony Singapore has jumped the boat and posted the new headphones on their site.

New Sony S-Series coming to Japam

In addition to the newly announced A-Series, Sony Japan will also be introducing a new S-Series, the S10.  As seen in the photo, there will be a multitude of colours, black, white, blue, vivid pink, green, and light pink.  Capacities will be only 8 (S14) and 16 (S15) and priced at 15,000 and 18,000 yen (110, and 130 Euros) respectively.

Sony Japan Introduces new the A-Series

Sony Japan has introduced the new A-Series to Japan, 2 versions will be available, A16 and A17, 32 and 64GB respectively.  This was expected, but was surprised me and has me a bit irritated is that the Japanese A-Series features built in noise cancellation.  The 64GB model will come only in black and silver, where as the 32GB model comes in all 4 colours, red, blue, black and silver.  Prices are 35,000 (A17) and 25,000 (A16) yen, so around 250 and 180 euros, again cheaper than in Europe, which appears to be getting screwed over.  Release will be November 8.

Rest of the information, photos and sources after the break.

New Sony A-Series appears on Sony Hong Kong

The new A-Series has shown up on the Sony Hong Kong site, priced at 1,580 HKD, which is roughly 160 Euros, so substantially cheaper than in Europe.  Both models will be available the A17 and A15.  Price for the A17 is 2,380 HKD, or 240 Euros, and it ships in 4 different colours, red, blue, black and silver.

What Hi-Fi? Preview of Sony NWZ-A15

What Hi-Fi? have a quick preview/review of the new A-Series from the IFA show floor.  Here is what they thought.

Sony M-Series Walkman coming to Sony Asia Pacifc

With Sony Europe soon launching the new M-Series (early October), it appears Sony Asia Pacific has also put up the player on its website with a coming soon tag.

Design: Interview with ZX1 Designers

With uncompromising attention to detail, the NWZ-ZX1 achieves truly realistic sound that resonates in the heart of the listener. We went behind the scenes of history’s best-ever Walkman model to learn more about its development, and discovered a team of professionals who were passionately dedicated to achieving the best possible audio quality.

Full story after the break.

Will Sony release a WH-Series Successor?

Exactly one year ago Sony introduced the new WH-Series 3-in-1 Walkman.  I have personally yet to see anyone using one here and wonder if sales have been good enough to warrant a replacement of new model, regardless of sales, I hope a second generation will be introduced.  Now for my thoughts.

New Sony A-Series and WS-Series coming to Sony Singapore

Sony Singapore will be offereing both the new A-Series and WS-Series.  The A-Series will be offered in silver/black and in 16 and 64GB capacities, where as the WS-series will come in 16GB capacity and in yellow, black and blue.  There is no pricing information provided unfortunately.

So what is aptX and should you care?

When I posted the teaser for the new A-Series earlier this week, I mentioned support for aptX Bluetooth.  Before this, I never heard of aptX, so naturally I was curious what it was.  Doing some research revealed a pleasant surprise, both my MDR-10BTs and Xperia Z1 support aptX.  So naturally I had to test this out to see if there was any actual sound quality difference versus standard SBC, in short there was quite a difference, but more on this later.  So what is aptX and should you care?  All the information after the break.

Pocket-lint Hands on with new A-Series

Hands on from Pocket-lint

Sony to ship new Walkman A-Series in other colours?

 

Here are some photos of the new A-Series in different colours, nothing of this was mentioned in the press release as always, so they are probably either for individual regions or Asia only or Japan only probably.

Sony Walkman WS-610 Video from Sony

Sony Walkman A15 Video From Sony

Sony Officially introduces the new A-Series Walkman

Sony gives you more ways to enjoy High-Resolution Audio on the move

 

High-Resolution Audio brings you closer to the spirit and soul of the artist’s original performance – just as you’d hear it on stage or in the recording studio. Now Sony offers an expanded range of options for enjoying pristine Hi-Res sound at home, on holiday or the daily commute.

Sony officially introduces the new WS-Series Walkman

Music while you work out: wearable, waterproof Walkman® WS610 series now with Bluetooth® wireless technology

 

Energise yourself with the perfect soundtrack as you run, bench-press or swim with the brand new Bluetooth® Walkman NWZ-WS610 – complete with its own handy ring-type remote commander.

Sony E vs A: Size comparison E580 and A10 (corrected)

 An update using the official dimensions from Sony, I was told the screen was 2 inches and not 2.2 inches.

Leaked Sony Walkman WS-Series (NWZ-WS610)

The Sony NWZ-WS610 has leaked, here are the photos.

Some new details about the WS-Series.

• 3 colours - all black, blue with black, and yellow with grey
• comes with small remote for your index finger
• controls on remote include - play/pause, Next/previous, volume +/-, power
• Remote is also waterproof
• Walkman can be used as Bluetooth headset with your smartphone and remote includes a button to answer incoming  calls
• Remote connects via Bluetooth
  

At this moment I have no information on pricing or availability, capacity is 4 and 16GB.

Leaked Sony Walkman NWZ-A Series (NWZ-A10)

 

The new Sony NWZ-A10 has leaked, here are the photos. Does not look like it comes with any headphones, as none are included in the press photos.

Teaser of new Sony Walkman A-Series (NWZ-A10) (Updated)

• 2 colours - Silver and Black
• No noise cancellation
• Audio Out via the WM-port to Hi-Res compatible Sony Equipment (ex ), this uses a WM-Port to USB which then can be attached to a USB cable to the Coaxil digital in on the UDA-A1, on the SRS-X9, the connections seems to be into the regular audio in 3.5mm.
• Internal and external memory seem to be separate with access to the micro-sd via an icon in the menu
• No controls on the left side, right side has vol +/-, Hold switch, and micro-sd slot which is covered
• NFC on the back near the top
• Seems to be able to drive MDR-1R headphones