04/03/2019
Sony’s New EXTRA BASS Headphones Offer Music Lovers a Life with Bass

- Bass sound experience with improved vocal clarity
- Wireless Freedom with 30-hour battery life and quick charge function
- Sleek, simple and swivel design to fit perfectly into your everyday style
- Enjoy hands free call and voice assistant compatible
(SINGAPORE, 4 March 2019) – The Sony WH-XB700 headphones are the newest addition to the highly-accredited Sony EXTRA BASS series. These headphones offer all the much-loved features from the previous EXTRA BASS headphones, while adding multiple key improvements including improved vocal clarity and an indulgent sound experience allowing users to lose themselves in the music they love.
Love the bass with long lasting wireless freedom in a stylish design
Relish a whole day of life with bass as the WH-XB700 provides 30-hours of music with wireless freedom and a comfortable wearing experience, allowing bass heads to surround themselves with music both day and night. The WH-XB700 headphones also has an upgraded quick charge function that provides one and a half hours of wireless playback after a mere ten minutes of charging. Perfect for music lovers, the WH-XB700 provides an exceptional bass sound experience and an effective battery life even when on-the-go. Showcasing a sleek and simple silhouette, the WH-XB700 will blend in with any fashion style and the swivel flat folding promises portability for music everywhere you go.
Easy, practical, smart
With the built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa feature, the WH-XB700 provides a hands-free, voice-controlled experience[i]. Just tap a custom button (located on the left earpad housing) and ask your preferred voice assistant to play favorite tracks and more, effortlessly designed to control user’s every need. Voice calls are made clearer with the built-in microphone and the WH-XB700 is ideal for hands-free conversations.

Headphones Connect Smartphone Application
The WH-XB700 provides a smart listening experience with the Sony | Headphones Connect app which enables customisation of CLEAR BASS, Surround (VPT) and Sound Position Control.
The WH-XB700 will be available at selected Sony Stores, Sony Centres and Sony authorised dealers from April 2019 at a launch price of S$ 199.
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Specifications sheet
| Sony WH-XB700 | |
| EXTRA BASS Sound | |
| Driver Unit | 30mm |
| Wearing Style | On-Ear / Swivel |
| Passive Operation | Yes (Wired mode) |
| Sound Settings | DSEE |
| Headphones Connect App | CLEAR BASS, Surround (VPT), Sound Position Control |
| BT Version (Codec) | v4.2 (SBC,AAC, Qualcomm aptXTM audio) |
| NFC™ One-Touch Listening | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30H |
| Quick Charge | 10min = 90min play |
| Voice Assistant | Yes (Google Assistant/Amazon Alexa) |
| Smartphone App | Yes (Headphones Connect App) |
| Weight | 195g |
| Accessories | Audio cable, USB Type-C charging cable |
About Sony Electronics (Singapore) & Sony South East Asia
Sony Electronics (Singapore) was established on 1 October 1999 with business activities comprising sales and marketing, and information systems. As part of Sony Electronics (Singapore), Sony South East Asia is responsible for the marketing and sales of consumer products in Singapore, as well as for business and professional products in Singapore and other countries in the South East Asia region. It also handles export business for consumer products from Singapore to various parts of Asia. Since establishing our presence in Singapore in 1973, we have grown steadily over the years to become a leader in the consumer electronics market. For more information on Sony’s products and services in Singapore, please visit http://www.sony.com.sg/.
About Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $77 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. Sony Global Web Site: http://www.Sony.net/
For media enquiries, please contact:
| Kavya Rai Porter Novelli for Sony Electronics Asia Pacific and Singapore Tel: +65 6671 4707 Email: SonyElectronics@porternovelli.com | Melanie Shum Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Tel: +65 6544 7428 Email: Melanie.Shum@ap.sony.com |
[i] The WH-XB700 offers the Google Assistant now and Amazon Alexa with an update. Install the Google Assistant app and change the assignment of CUSTOM button with Sony | Headphones Connect app, then press and hold the CUSTOM button. For Amazon Alexa install the Amazon Alexa app and change the assignment of CUSTOM button with Sony | Headphones Connect app, then just press the CUSTOM button to launch.










