Sony has announced that they are now welcome two new units for their Sony Extra Bass line, the WH-XB700 Headphones and the GTK-XB72 Speaker.
WH-XB700 Headphones
The WH-XB700 promotes these features:
- 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
The quick charge function in fact works where you can get around with an one and a half hour of playback for ten minutes of charging. The WH-XB700 also provides a hands-free, voice-controlled experience with the built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa feature.
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.
The WH-XB700 provides a smart listening experience with the Sony Headphones Connect app which enables customization of Clear Bass, Surround (VPT) and Sound Position Control.
GTK-XB72 Headphones
Meanwhile, the Sony Extra Bass GTK-XB72 offers a deep and punchy bass sound.
One of the key features that the GTK-XB72 is the Live Sound mode where the speaker offers a three-dimensional music experience as if you were at a live venue. Live Sound mode expands the service area of the sound via angled speakers and Digital Signal Processing technology, producing three-dimensional sound which puts you in the thick of the music as if you were at a music festival. The range is ideal for hip-hop, dance and rap music lovers with bass at the heart of their music taste.
You can enjoy a range of fun party features on the XB72 via the Fiestable app. Customize your party with voice control, a new style motion control feature and an interactive party light. Simply select ‘Party Lights’ in the Fiestable app to light up your phone in time to the music to recreate the live concert atmosphere via your smartphone.
Turn any venue into a party with the improved multi-color line lighting on XB72. With multiple colors and flashing strobe lighting effects, the XB72 give the party a club atmosphere by syncing the lights to the beat of the music you love. Make it personal and customize these party functions via the Fiestable app.
For more information, you can check the Sony website, and like the Sony Philippines fanpage, or follow the Sony Philippine Twitter account, and The Sony Philippines Instagram Account.
The WH-XB700 and GTK-XB72 are now available in all Sony Centres and select partner dealers in the Philippines.
Spec Sheet
| Model Name | WH-XB700 |
| 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™ | 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 |
| Model Name | GTK-XB72 |
| Bluetooth® | Yes |
| NFC™ | Yes |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| USB | Yes (Play & Charge) |
| Audio in | Yes (RCA) |
| Microphone Input | 1 |
| Bass Boost Function | EXTRA BASS |
| LIVE SOUND Function | LIVE SOUND |
| Sound Enhancement | DSEE™ (Auto) |
| Wireless Party Chain | Yes |
| Light | Speaker Light / Line Light / Strobe Flash |
| Tuning Range (FM) | 87.5-108MHz/50KHz |
| Music Center/Fiestable | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 345 x 656 x 379mm |
| Weight | Approx. 12kg |
| Colours | Black |