Firmware update 1.3.0 for Sony WF-1000XM3 (update)

Sony has released a firmware update for the WF-1000XM3. The improvements are the following:

• Improves connectivity with Windows 10, resolving an issue where on some specific builds of Windows 10, sound would not playback after Bluetooth pairing
• General performance and stability improvements 

Sony to release an Update to WH-H900N (H.Ear On 2), the WH-H910N

Sony has another wireless headset coming this year, the WH-H910N, replacement for the WH-H900N, or H. Ear On 2. This new headset seems to follow the same naming scheme like the WI-C310 (from WI-C300) and WH-CH510 (from WH-CH500). I can confirm Bluetooth 5.0 and noise cancellation, but do not have any information about codec support, design or colour options for now.

Sony WH-H810, successor to H. Ear on 2 mini?

It looks like IFA 2019 might be packed with a lot of debuts from Sony, possibly including another wireless headset, the WH-H810, successor to the H. Ear On 2 mini. There is no FCC filing just yet, hopefully it will appear in the next few days. This late arrival is puzzling and makes me wonder if they will debut at IFA or later on. Remains to be seen.

EISA selects Sony's WH-1000XM3 as Best Noise Cancelling Headphones

Press Release

Boasting a new and improved design, Sony’s WH-1000XM3 flagship noise-cancelling headphones offer an excellent fit for all users, so they are just as comfortable on a long-haul flight as they are during your daily commute. 

Sony WF-H800, New Wireless In Ear Headset coming soon

Looks like Sony will have a lot of debuts at IFA or soon after IFA. Another wireless in-ear headset has shown up on the FCC, the WF-H800. Little is known about this device, but it will feature Bluetooth 5.0 and should be using the MT2811 BT chip so no aptX/LDAC support. It should be positioned under the new WF-1000XM3 in price.

Sony WI-1000XM2 revealed via Certification

The upcoming Sony WI-1000XM2 has been revealed by a certification document found on Google Drive. I would like to thank @AMNOSSOUL from Twitter for the link to the documents. The link can be found at the end of the post. The documents reveal a few things, first new design, LDAC support is present, aptX is not, Bluetooth 5.0 is confirmed, along with NC and NFC. Unfortunately the does not provide hours of operation for now, but charging time is 3.5 hours.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Teardown by 52audio.com (Update 2)

It is always great to see teardowns of new products, especially when they are of Sony's products. Audio52 performed a full teardown of the new WF-1000XM3 recently, so let's take a look at what they found out. I will mention none of the photos work for me on their website so I had to use photos from this website. The second link provides an English translation although it might be Google translated from the original article, regardless, the photos from the teardown provide a great deal of insight into the new headset and possibly future devices.

Sony WI-1000XM2 hits the FCC, is this the HDX-2941?

I was writing an article about a new Bluetooth certification from Sony, the HDX-2941, when surprisingly the device I was writing about appeared on the FCC, the WI-1000XM2. The new Mark 2 will come with Bluetooth 5.0 and appears to have the same  BT chip as the WF-1000XM3.  Question is, will it feature additional codec support like LDAC or aptX?

Sony WF-1000XM3 Unboxing by Unbox Therapy

Unboxed Therapy has a great unboxing and overview video of the new and upcoming Sony WF-1000XM3. The video while not a thorough review does provide a good first look at the headset, what is included in the box and pairing with a smartphone. The headphones are expected to start shipping in the middle of August, priced at $230 USD or 249 Euros. They are expensive but I feel they upgraded internals, superior sound quality and improved battery life make the price worth it. While Sony will not send me any review units, I might buy a pair in the future myself to try them out.

Sony WI-XB400 confirmed as HDX-2937, release imminent?

Last month, I posted the FCC documents revealing the design of the WI-XB400, and now a new document has come to my attention which contains a nice schematic view of the upcoming wireless headset from Sony.  The PDF, link can be found here, has also confirms the internal code, HDX-2937.  I have cut out and cleaned up parts of the design here in this post, but for the full PDF, please visit the link above.

Sony HDX-2931 and HDX-2937, are these the WI-C200/310? (Update)

The Bluetooth certification website has provided new internal codes for 2 new wireless headsets from Sony, the HDX-2931 and HDX-2937.  Only information provided is that these will sport Bluetooth 5.0.  These could just be the newly introduced WI-C200/310, and looking at the certification for those headsets here, we see the section combined designs, which has the following information: "102756,10419".  These same combined design numbers are seen for the HDX-2937, so this model is either the WI-C200 or 310.

Sony to Launch NW-ZX500 Walkman as successor to ZX300

Apart from the upcoming newA-Series, Sony will alsobe launching their new ZX model to replace the ZX300.  Very little information is present in the FCC documents, but they do provide some information.

Sony NW-A100 Walkman with WiFi and BT 5.0 coming soon (update)

A new A-Series Walkman has appeared on the FCC, the NW-A100.  I had my doubts anything would appear since June and July had passed and nothing was showing up on the FCC.  Fortunately the new A-Series has popped up on the site today (August 1st) and it might be the best A-Series just yet.