Sony to introduce new ZX770 headphones to replace 750s?

The design will be a bit different than the current 750s.  There will be 2 versions, one model with only bluetooth and the second model with bluetooth and Noise cancellation.

Here is the design from the PDF on the FCC, the swilling mechanism is now flush with the controls, which was not the case on the 750s.  I have no idea when these will debut, but the 750s where announced in March/April timeframe, so I feel these will be around the same time this year.  As with the previous model, NFC will be featured on both for easier connectivity to smartphones and walkmans.  The only question is, will these headphones have Hi-Res support or not?  This would mean either apt-X support or Sony's new proprietary LDAC.

Rest of photos from FCC after the break.

Is the Smart B-Trainer the future of the W-Series?

 

Shown as a concept at CES 2015, the device resembles a W-Series but with a more premium look.  Like the W-Series, it is waterproof but comes with a heart rate monitor, GPS radio and an accelerometer.  The B-Trainer does require a smartphone which syncs to the device to provide information like how far you have run, heart rate and calories burned.  

Sony unveils the new ZX2 for on-the-move music lovers

Audiophile listening: Sony introduces Walkman® NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio

• Superb Hi-Res sound from Walkman® with S-Master HX™ and DSEE HX™
• Upgraded signal path and power supply stages with premium components
• LDAC for high quality wireless listening via Bluetooth®
• Long 60hr[1] battery life and 128GB (expandable) capacity to store your Hi-Res music collection
• Luxurious design with body sculpted from solid aluminium

Sony’s legendary Walkman® family gains a new flagship that’s specially made for serious music lovers. The High-Resolution Walkman® NW-ZX2 puts the exquisite musical refinement of Hi-Res Audio right in your pocket – taking you beyond CD quality for an unparalleled listening experience while you’re out and about.

New ZX2 leaked by the Verge? (Update)

So this is the supposed ZX2 which I mentioned a while back.  Looks like micro-SD card support will also tag along from the new A-Series.  I am glad it retains the physical controls.  The device hit the FCC last year in November and is expected to debut at CES 2015.  Question is, will it first hit Japan or North America?  The FCC filing was using NW and now NWZ.

Sony CES 2015 Preview

Sony released their CES 2015 teaser in late December, but there was no point in posting it since it offered nothing new.  As for speculating what is in the video, I'll just say this, the first product could be 2 things, a really thin TV (OLED or LCD) or a large tablet running android.  Here is the video to the press conference which will take place on January 5th, 5 pm Local time (PST)