We’ve seen some rather homely cans in our time — wireless and otherwise — that’s why we were delighted to work out that Sony’s latest set of 7.1 channel headphones doesn’t sacrifice form for function — at the very least not on paper. The MDR-DS6500 setup offers up a slew of surround sound modes, including Dolby Digital , Sony’s Virtualphones Technology, a 100-meter (330-foot) operating range, and automated tuning. Sony’s also promising 20 hours of listening for each three hours the things spend on their charging dock. We’re unsure how much they’ll set you back, but they’re set for release sometime this will. In fact, we’ll hold our judgment until we really hear how they stack up. Full PR after the break.
Immerse yourself within the ultimate 3D listening experience: MDR-DS6500 wireless headphones by Sony with 7.1ch digital surround sound18 April 2011
Digital wireless headphones with 7.1ch surround sound
Interference-free CD-quality audio with long 100m range
7.1ch Virtualphones Technology (VPT) places headphone sound ‘behind and beyond’ the television screen
Quick, easy wireless charging – 3 hrs charge gives approx. 20 hrs playback
Stylish monolithic designYou can now experience a rich, 3-dimensional world of crystal-clear sound along with your headphones – without interference and no wires.
The hot MDR-DS6500 digital surround headphone system from Sony gives TV programmes, movies on Blu-ray Disc™/DVD and PLAYSTATION®3 games the soundtrack they deserve.
Exclusive to Sony, Virtualphones Technology (VPT) reproduces the soundstage of multi-channel speakers to create an immersive acoustic space. Although you’re paying attention to a stereo 2ch or 5.1 channel programme, VPT builds a virtual 7.1 channel soundstage that stretches ‘behind and beyond’ the screen. There’s also a decision of selectable surround sound modes to optimise listening for movies, gaming or speech.
With a generous operating range of as much as 100m (approx.), the MDR-DS6500 means that you can wander freely across the house while enjoying uncompressed CD-quality sound.
All-digital wireless transmission resists noise and interference from other devices in the house. Automatic tuning switches seamlessly between RF channels to optimise signal reception continually, with out a glitches or drop-outs.
Apart from superb audio quality, the MDR-DS6500 is beautifully easy to apply. Just connect the headphone’s processing unit to any multi-channel source and revel in an immersive, 3D listening experience.
The graceful, monolithic design of the charging cradle makes a dramatic match on your BRAVIA home theatre system. When it’s not getting used , just rest the MDRâDS6500 on its elegant wireless charging dock. 3 hours charging time provides power for a generous 20 hours (approx.) listening time.
The recent MDR-DS6500 digital wireless headphone system by Sony is obtainable from May 2011.
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