Design Story: Sony WF-SP700N / WI-SP600N / WI-SP500

"Holistic Wellness": A new value system 

Take a look around, and chances are you’ll see signs of a growing trend: from yoga to fitness and the whole athletic realm, more and more people are making personal health a bigger part of their lives. With that emerging mode of day-to-day living also come new needs—including a niche for music experiences that fit the health-conscious mold. That’s the space that Sony aimed to fill with its latest lineup of wireless stereo headsets, devices that harmonize with the new value system of "Holistic Wellness."

Sony Introduces the SBH90C and STH40D Headsets at MWC

In addition to the Xperia Ear Duo, Sony also introduced 2 new headsets, the SBH90C and the STH40D.  Both are still labelled as coming soon, but I expect they will launch at the same time as the new Xperia ZX2 phone, so early to mid April.

• SBH90C offered in Black and Silky Beig, STH40D in Black, Grey, Pink or Green
• Up to 7.5 hours of wireless playback with the SBH90C, with support for Hi-Res playback and Qualcomm aptX support
• STH40D offers a wired 3.5mm connection and Open-ear style with bone conduction

Sony Xperia Ear Duo

Xperia Ear Duo launches from Spring 2018 to reimagine the wireless headset

• Xperia Ear Duo, the highly anticipated wireless “open-ear” stereo headset rolls out to select markets from Spring 2018
• Revolutionary “Dual Listening” experience brings capability to hear music and environmental sound simultaneously 
• Intelligent “Daily Assist” feature recognises time, location and activities to offer relevant information throughout the day
• Available in Black and Gold, compatible with Android and iOS

26th February 2018, Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today announced that Xperia Acclaimed concept to commercial product: Xperia Ear Duo is built to reimagine the wireless headset

Xperia Ear Duo features Dual Listening technology, so you can listen to music and receive notifications, whilst simultaneously hearing environmental sound or conversation. Whether you’re listening to music during a workout or commute, it’s an unparalleled ambient experience.