SONY ZX SERIES

Sony has added new models to its ZX series headphone line-up, two of which incorporate Bluetooth, so you can send your music wirelessly to the headphones from any NFC-enabled music device. The top-line MDR-ZX770BN ($279.95) also incorporates active noise-cancelling, so you can almost eliminate background noises when travelling on buses, trains or aeroplanes… and so you can use them when flying, Sony includes an aeroplane headphone adaptor. The headphone earpieces are designed to swivel, making it easy to stow the headphones when travelling, and the inbuilt rechargeable battery is claimed to give a music playback time of 13 hours even when the noise-cancelling circuitry is switched on. ‘ The earpieces have high-quality 40mm neodymium drivers and beat response control for superior audio quality, so you can now enjoy rich bass and clear crystalline highs everywhere you go,’ said Abel Makhraz, Head of Video, Sound & Tablet, Sony Australia & New Zealand. ‘These headphones bring you thrilling sound with effortless style, particularly for the traveller, with Sony’s powerful DNC software engine working to eliminate cabin noise and other background sounds.’ The MDR- ZX330BT ($169.95) also has Bluetooth but has smaller, 30mm drivers. The inbuilt rechargeable batteries are claimed to deliver a 30-hour battery life when listening wirelessly. The base model MDR-ZX660AP ($119.95) has 40mm drivers, a tangle-free flat cable, a comfortable on-ear design and is available in three colour variations—black, orange and blue. For further information, please contact Sony Australia on 1300 720 071 or visit the website at www.sony.com.au