Game-changing upgrade in Full-stage stereo speakers

Newly engineered drivers for Full-stage stereo speakers elevate the experience to an entirely new level. Deeper, tighter bass with dramatic impact, a soundstage that opens wide, razor-sharp imaging and exceptional clarity, for a true front-row feeling.

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Exceptional sound quality with WALKMAN® DNA

The Xperia 1 VIII features a premium-grade audio integrated circuit and fully optimised signal pathways for wired headphones. Enjoy precise sound image localisation and incredible resolution, for an auditory experience you could never have imagined from a smartphone.
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High-quality components for authentic presence and punch

We've used the same high-quality components as our WALKMAN® line, including proprietary gold-incorporated solder on the audio jack section0. Transmission loss is minimised, preserving authentic presence and punch, along with a dynamic sense of stage and scale. Fine sound resistors with non-magnetic copper plating help reduce magnetic interference distortion, delivering cleaner detail and heightened realism across your music.
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Stay connected with stable Bluetooth®

High-powered Bluetooth® circuitry ensures a reliable, stable connection even in crowded environments.
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Revitalise your sound with AI

Our high-precision AI upscaling technology, DSEE Ultimate™, was uniquely developed in collaboration with Sony Music. Everything you listen to, from on-device tracks to streaming0 wired or wireless, is upscaled to restore resolution lost in compression, for near High-Resolution Audio quality12.
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Sound creation in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment

We collaborate with Sony Music on music reproduction and sound creation, ensuring you can enjoy music as intended by creators. Michael Piacentini is a sound engineer at Battery Studios, a Sony Music production facility specialising in immersive mixing and mastering. He has been involved in the production of many 360 Reality Audio mixes for artists such as The Chainsmokers and others.
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The highest audio standards

Xperia supports many audio industry technologies and formats, including High-Resolution Audio, High-Resolution Audio Wireless, LDAC™, Bluetooth® LE Audio, Snapdragon Sound, 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos®.

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