A while back I was told that the YY2981 would not use the XB model name. I was skeptical since the source did not provide any new model name. Well it turns out this is the correct. The new model will be called the WH-ULT900N.
Update 1 - March 28th
Specifications
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Codec Support: AAC, SBC, LDAC
- Mulitpoint support
- Touch controls
- Noise cancellation
- Ultimate ULT POWER SOUND - 2 (ULT1/ ULT2)
- 40 mm driver (neodymium magnet)
- Impedance: 314 Ω (when connected via cable and turned on), 32 Ω (when connected via cable and turned off)
- Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW (when connected by cable and turned off), 100 dB/mW (when connected by cable and turned on)
- Functions:
- DSEE
- Clear Bass
- 360 Reality Audio support
- Google, Siri and Alexa support
- Battery - 520mAh
- Battery Life:
- up to 30 hours Bluetooth and NC on
- up to 50 hours Bluetooth and NC off
- Charging time: ~ 3.5 hours for full charge
- 10 minutes quick charge provides up to 5 hours of playback
- Price: around 180 euros, but this might differ from country to country due to VAT
Whether the model will keep using the XTRA BASS branding is unknown to me, but it could perhaps change to something like ULTRA BASS? Regardless, the model is name has changed. Not sure a model name change was necessary but perhaps Sony has their reasons.
For those wondering the design will be a mix of the current WH-1000XM5, WH-XB910N and WH-XB700. Meaning earcups like WH-1000XM5, the hinge support like on the WH-XB910N and the headband flush with the hinge like in the WH-XB700. The feedforward NC mic mesh will be similar to the one found in the WF-1000XM5, but much larger. The colour of the mesh will be the same colour as the body.
EDIT: Actually to simplify the description, they are closer to the design of the WH-XB900N, but without the extra vent under the hinge.
The import/export filing also confirms the new colours, black, white and gray.
Announcement is coming soon, so expect leaks very soon.
It will have the bass boost feature though right?
ReplyDeleteI would hope so. Might be called ultra bass rather than xtra bass.
DeleteChances it might be a completely different lineup considering the name goes back to ULT900?
DeleteThanks for the info. Hopefully when the XM6 does come around it’ll be a more drastic upgrade over the XM5.
ReplyDeleteStill no leaks on designs or anything? Or is it all set for Apr 11?
ReplyDeleteThey will leak, when and how close to their release is unknown. But I suspect it should be soon.
DeleteThere was this issue on ps5 leaks recently too right where it was stated sony would be taking strict actions, won't the leaks for this be affected by it too?
DeleteRemains to be seen. Playstation is run by Sony Interactive Entertainment, perhaps their team is more worried about leaks is it as major money maker, so they are more strict with what leaks. If Sony doesn't announce these before April 11th, the FCC filing will reveal them.
DeleteYeah you might be right after all seeing that XB910N's are on sale right now on the website
DeleteYY2982 has passed FCC E_D___B_A_N_G_E_R
ReplyDeletenice one looks like another pair of earbuds, no noise cancellation though
DeleteWait huh these aren't headphones? And could you please explain what the above comment has said?
Deleteyy2982 are earbuds, yy2981 are headphones.
DeleteAh I thought it was a typo seeing it was commented here
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