Sony India has launched two new headphones, the MDR-10RNC with Noise Canceling capabilities and the MDR-10RBT with Bluetooth and NFC support in India. Sony has also launched the 3-in-1 Headphones with MP3 player and built-in speakers priced at Rs. 8,990. The Sony MDR-10RNC has built-in Intelligence Noise Canceling technology that could be enabled by a press of a button. This automatically activates one of three optimal noise canceling modes based on an analysis of ambient noise. It effectively reduces up to 99.4% of ambient noise whether on an airplane, on a train or in an office with Sony’s digital signal processing technology.
The Sony MDR-10RBT has NFC support that lets users can simply tap an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet to the Bluetooth headset to instantly stream high-quality music or crystal-clear phone calls via Bluetooth. This also has support for aptX and AAC codecs for high quality sound while streaming wirelessly.
Features of Sony MDR-10RNC
- Sony’s unique DNC software Engine and Dual Noise Sensor Technology offers high precision canceling signal
- Automatic AI (Artificial Intelligence) Noise Canceling function automatically selects optimal noise canceling mode based on intelligent analysis of environmental ambient noise.
- Digital Equalizer and full digital S-Master amplifier delivers ideal frequency response and high-quality music reproduction with full digital processing.
- Pressure-relieving cushions, tailored for the ears, provide a wrap-around feel with acoustic sealing to deliver powerful lows.
- Offers up to 20 hours of noise cancelling perfection with a AAA battery, and the supplied cord lets you use the headphones if the battery runs out
Features of MDR-10RBT
- Fully digital Bluetooth sound headphone with NFC (Bluetooth v3.0 compatible)
- One touch easy connection for Pairing with Bluetooth-compatible NFC devices
- Wireless Music playback with Bluetooth Stereo
- Embedded microphone enables hands-free calling from Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone
- 40 mm driver units provide wideband (5Hz – 40 kHz) audio performance
- AAC, atpX Codec supported: Plays music with high quality sound.
- Offers up to 17 hours of continuous music playback with built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery, and the supplied cord lets you use the headphones if the battery runs out
The Sony MDR-10RNC Noise Canceling headphones and the Sony MDR-10RBT Bluetooth wireless headphones are priced at Rs. 14,990 each. The Sony MDR-10RNC comes with a carrying pouch and is already available across India, and the Sony MDR-10RBT comes with a carrying case and and a Plug adaptor for in-flight use. It would be available in India at the end of November.