The last summer Sony announced the launch of a curious loudspeaker for individual listening that was placed on the user’s neck to achieve a more personal sound and not disturb the other inhabitants of the home.
Now the manufacturer has gone one step further with the presentation of a new, more advanced model called SRS-NS7, too neckband type and designed to enjoy a more immersive experience both when watching TV and listening to music, this time incorporating a wireless transmitter WLA-NS7 and surprisingly compatibility with Dolby Atmos sound.
Sony SRS-NS7, technical specifications
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Design | Neckband type loudspeaker with 32 X 33 mm drivers |
Dimensions | 244 x 53 x 185 mm |
Weight | 319 grams |
Hands-free function | Yes |
Bluetooth | Version 5.0, range 30 meters. Supported profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP. Supported codecs: SBC, AAC, LADC |
Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz |
Price | 299 euros |
With a flexible and ergonomic design that fits around the neck, the device features IPX4 certification, supporting splashes of water, so it allows us to wear it while we perform other household tasks such as washing clothes. In addition, its open-ear style allows you to listen to calls and remain attentive to what is happening around us. It is finished in fabric and the neckband is finished in silicone to make it easy to clean.
The SRS-NS7 is the first wireless neckband speaker that is Dolby Atmos compatible and it is specially designed for Sony BRAVIA XR televisions, although it can be used in any other television to which we connect its WLA-NS7 transmitter. You just have to connect it to the TV using a optical cable and a USB cable and pair the SRS-NS7 with the transmitter via Bluetooth. The SRS-NS7 can also be paired directly with devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
It also includes the 360 Spatial Sound technology from Sony to provide an optimized user experience with the 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app. This system is capable of photographing our ears, analyzing their auditory characteristics and integrating them into the frequency response of the headset to achieve greater immersion in the sound scene.
The SRS-NS7 also supports 360 Reality Audio when used with a smartphone, simulating the atmosphere of a concert when listening to music from compatible services such as Deezer, nugs.net, and TIDAL. This surround sound is achieved thanks to the X-Balanced drivers facing upwards that are complemented by a passive radiator to increase the response in low frequencies.
The device has an internal battery with up to 12 hours of autonomy at medium volume levels and up to 5 hours at maximum volume, including a 10-minute fast charging system from its USB-C port that gets an extra 60 minutes of use in that time.
Also comes with microphone included to be able to make hands-free calls and video calls that are processed through an echo cancellation system that minimizes feedback when speaking, avoiding possible saturations.
Price and availability
The model SRS-NS7 will have an approximate price of 299 euros and will be available from November 2021, while the WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter will be priced at approximately 59.99 euros And it will also be available from November 2021.
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