An updated version of last year's A-Series has appeared on Amazon in Europe. This is a new model since the product code is different than last year's model, NWA55LX.CEW, where X is for the different colours, B-black, R-red, L-blue, G-green and N-gold. Only a 16GB model will be offered.
Monday, 30 September 2019
Saturday, 28 September 2019
What is the CXD3775AGF?
After the WF-1000XM3 teardown post last month, I was left wondering what the CXD3775A was that was mentioned in a comment on the post. So while I could not find anything back then, I recently came upon some information while searching for the QN1 and QN1e for another post.
Thursday, 26 September 2019
Sony h.ear in 3 Truly Wireless Teardown by FCC (WF-H800)
The WF-H800 FCC teardown is also now available on their website, so let us take a look at what we can find out. The photos are not the best quality but it is the best we have for now. I will be comparing the parts to the WF-1000XM3 teardown by 52audio.com, so check out their site for the full teardown.
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
Sony h.ear on 3 (WH-H910N) Teardown photos from FCC
The FCC internal photos for the upcoming h.ear on 3 have become available for viewing. As with most FCC internal photos, the quality is poor and not always great, but some information and details can be found in the filing.
Sunday, 22 September 2019
Sony’s Upcoming NW-ZX507 Walkman: Multi-source music with high quality sound
The NW-ZX500 Walkman builds on the success of the previous ZX300. The new model brings, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, a new design and Android 9.0 to the table. All of this sounds great but how does it compare to the ZX300? Read on to find out.
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Sony Japan introduces the WH-XB900N, WH-XB700, WH-CH510 and WI-XB400
I will be honest, I thought both the WH-XB900N and WH-XB700 were already on sale in Japan but I guess not. In addition the two new headsets I wrote about earlier, the WH-CH510 and WI-XB400 will also be released in Japan as well.
Saturday, 14 September 2019
Sony’s new WI-1000XM2, how does it compare to the WI-1000X?
I posted the design of the WI-1000XM2 back in August in this teardown post, and now with the model officially announced, it is time to find out what has changed and what has stayed the same.
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
New Sony Walkmans (NW-A100, NW-ZX500) use a Murata Wireless Chip
The new Sony Walkmans have appeared on the Bluetooth certification site, the link can be found here, and apart from confirming the various model numbers (A100TPS, A105, A106, A107, ZX505, and ZX507), the certification does provide some information about the chipset used. Let's dig in.
Monday, 9 September 2019
Sony WI-XB400 and WH-CH510 Quietly introduced
Sony has expanded their lineup with 2 new affordable wireless headsets, the WI-XB400 and WH-CH510. Both feature Bluetooth 5.0, are Voice-assistant compatible and come in a variety of colours. Pre-order is available from Amazon and they should ship in 1-2 weeks.
Friday, 6 September 2019
More colourful, more compact: h.ear on 3 mini wireless, the Sony WH-H810 (update)
For those who prefer more portability, the new H810 headphones come in a convenient, foldable design with on-ear cushions. With new touch sensor controls, voice assistant, and up to 30 hours battery life, you can enjoy high quality wireless audio easily wherever you go.
Thursday, 5 September 2019
Rich sound on Sony’s new h.ear headphones, WH-H910N (update)
- 5 new colour options for the WH-H910N overband headphones and NW-A105 Walkman® so you can listen in style with a new and improved slimmer fit
- Boosted battery life and smart headphone features to make listening easier than ever on the WH-H910N headphones
Sony today introduces its new h.ear WH-H910N overband headphones. Fashion lovers are in their element with five new colour combinations teamed with high quality sound.
Sony WF-H800 h.ear in 3 Truly Wireless Headphones
Sony held their annual IFA press conference earlier today but surprise, many of the devices I mentioned that would be coming were not shown during the show. Of course this does not mean they are not coming, but their availability will be limited.
Retro Revival: Sony NW-A100TPS, Walkman 40th Anniversary edition
Take a trip down memory lane with the 40th anniversary edition, NW-A100TPS Walkman. NW-A100TPS Walkman has a printed 40th anniversary logo on the rear panel and comes with a specially designed soft case and package, which pays homage to and is inspired by the TPS-L2 Walkman, Sony’s first portable cassette player.
Sony releases new NW-A100 Walkman
Sony has announced the A100 Walkman at IFA 2019. The new model is powered by Android 9.0, features WiFi, NFC, NC, and a USB type-C port. The model is expected to go on sale in November 2019 in Europe, starting at €350/£320 for the NW-A105 and €440/£400 for the NW-A100TPS.
Monday, 2 September 2019
IFA 2019 Sony Preview (update)
At last year's IFA, Sony brought the A50 Walkman, DMP-Z1, WH-1000XM3, WF-SP900 and their new Premium Signature Series to the show, and this it seems this year will be filled with lots of new goodies. Sony will hold their IFA press conference on September 5th at 13:00 local time.